Improving Work Skills
Reminder to Do These Things When Working Remotely
I wrote this blog a year ago when this pandemic started. Now that it has been a year and remote working, in some form, will be with us moving forward, I thought it a good time to remind all us who work remotely to confirm we are still doing these things or reminder to get…
Read MoreWhat to Do When Your Boss Rejects Your Ideas
Ever have a boss who says they want new ideas and then isn’t open to them? This can be frustrating, and in some cases, defeating. What to do when your boss rejects your ideas can actually be a chance to improve your communications style and preparation. Try these suggestions for preparing and presenting business ideas…
Read MoreReasons Great Leaders Rise Early
Being successful takes a lot of dedication, determination, and preparation. You also must plan, be proactive, and set goals that you’re willing to work hard for. “It is well to be up before daybreak, for such habits contribute to health, wealth, and wisdom.” Aristotle Great leaders are known to have a schedule they follow carefully.…
Read MoreUse This Technique to Accomplish More
We all have busy days, with lots of interruptions, and distractions. How would you like to get a lot done and still feel refreshed when it’s time to go home? Many time management techniques have been developed over the years. Some are more effective than others. Here is a simple technique you can use to…
Read MoreProductive Tips to Help You Work Smarter, Not Harder
All our lives we’ve been told to work harder if we want to succeed in life. Nothing wrong with that. What if you could get more done in less time if you worked smarter not harder? Use these productive tips to help you work smarter, not harder to succeed in life and have more time…
Read More5 Ways to Unplug from Technology
The pressure to always check our smartphone or computer is unrelenting. Imagine if you were to count how many times you check email, text, social media, just to name a few. I think we all would be very shocked to learn how high the number is. Some apps are specifically designed to keep you coming…
Read MoreWorking from Home Guide to Balance Home/Work Duties
Balancing your home and work duties can be a challenge for anyone, even more so when your office is in your home. You think, I can take 5 minutes to start a load of laundry or do the dishes. No harm. And yet, not keeping a boundary between your work day and home duties can…
Read More3 Crucial Steps to Resolving Conflict at Work
Work can be the worst place to deal with conflict of any kind. Especially conflict with a colleague. It is important to maintain a professional working relationship with others, especially if you work as part of a team. Conflicts at work can be disruptive, impact your credibility, and self-esteem. Whether you’re new to the…
Read MoreHow to Protect Your Most Precious Asset
Money and investments are certainly high on the list of precious assets. However, you can earn back money you lost or find new investment opportunities. Another precious assest is professional relationships. Your professional network is extremely important to your success. However, to a large extent, your network is in fact renewable. You can repair wounded…
Read More7 Ways to Embrace Change
What is it about change that freaks us out and keeps us stuck? We’ve done our due diligence, we want this change and yet, something is preventing us from making it. Change can be scary. Change is about the unknown, or figuring out a new way of doing things. Learning to accept change at…
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