3 People to Talk to When You’re New on the Job
When you start at a new company, there is so much new information that it’s difficult to know where to focus. Here are three …
Share the Burden of Your Project
If you’re in a role where you’re responsible for a project’s success—such as project manager or team lead—it’s tempting to …
Check Your Mindset Before a Difficult Conversation
If you’re preparing yourself for a conversation that you’ve labeled “difficult,” you’re more likely to feel nervous, stressed, …
The Right Questions to Ask Your Data Analysts
In today’s business world, you’ve got to be data literate to succeed. If you aren’t trained in analytics, don’t fret. As a …
Know How Others Really See You
You may think you already know how others view you—as a skilled facilitator or a manager who always brings out the best in …
Take a Long Lunch
There’s a simple, old-fashioned practice that can make work more effective, engaging, and fun — long lunches. The idea of …
Make Sure Everyone Feels Included in Your Next Meeting
Meetings aren’t just about delivering results. You also want participants to leave feeling connected, valued, and fulfilled. …
How to Handle an Abusive Client
Some clients are demanding; others are downright rude. If you’re not in a position to stop working with a difficult person, …
Avoid Unfriendly Office Competition
There’s one in every office: a hypercompetitive colleague who stops at nothing to get every advantage over his peers. It’s …
To Influence Others, Listen to Them
People don't like being pushed, or even nudged, to do something. So when you need others to take action—change their behavior, …
Train Your Tired Brain
If you're stressed out and tired, it's hard to learn new things. Exercise, sleep, and a good diet are all essential for keeping …
Deliver Negative Feedback with Care
It’s a manager’s job to occasionally make an employee aware of his faults or failures. But if you’re not careful, it can do …
Do Adverse Events Give You Greater Resilience?
A history of a moderate number of adverse life events, such as parental divorce, death of a loved one, or even physical assault, …
Why You Might Make a Better Decision After a Quick Game of Solitaire
Research participants were nearly twice as likely to give the correct response to a complex decision-making problem if they …
Strike the Right Tone in Your Self-Appraisal
No one likes writing a self-appraisal. It’s awkward to write about yourself and difficult to strike the right balance between …
Build a Strong Relationship with Your New Boss
Your boss has more impact than any other person on your success or failure at work. When starting a new job, it pays to invest …
Use Social Media in Your Next Presentation
Social media has changed how presentations work. Your audience can have conversations while you’re talking and project your …