Email wars, meeting stand-offs, delays caused by confusing directions… Miscommunication can significantly lower your company's productivity and morale. But many people have difficulty organizing and explaining their ideas. They're smart, skilled, and often sincere, but their poor communication skills make them ineffective managers. Here are some tips for effective … [Read more...] about How to avoid office miscommunication
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What to do when you don’t trust your boss
Let's face it: some boss are jerks. Some will verbally abuse you; others will steal your ideas, or pin the blame on you if something goes wrong. And there are those who are so passive-aggressive that you're sucked into daily emotional warfare. They give wishy-washy instructions, then blow up because you don't do what they want. It can be tempting to quit, but if you can't … [Read more...] about What to do when you don’t trust your boss
How to Write Effective Business Emails
There's nothing more disheartening than badly written office correspondence. It's poor form, unprofessional, and reflects that you shouldn't have passed English 101. Put as much thought in your office email as you would a Powerpoint presentation or a client presentation. Think of your email as your 'virtual personality' and project an image that is effective, knowledgeable … [Read more...] about How to Write Effective Business Emails
How to be more Assertive at Work
Many people have a hard time asserting their ideas or emotions. They hide negative feelings (disappointment, frustration) or avoid conflicts. The result? Resentment and miscommunication. Honesty is not only good for your health (you don't want to spend the rest of your life biting back what you feel, right?) it can also make you more productive and efficient. Imagine what … [Read more...] about How to be more Assertive at Work
How to Sound more Confident and Credible
You know you need to be ‘visible' in the office to earn a promotion or even respect, but how? It's not enough to just speak up at meetings, you have to sound smart—so when people hear you, they know you're someone they can respect. Here are some tips on how to appear more confident, assertive, and professional. … [Read more...] about How to Sound more Confident and Credible