Do you have to work with an incompetent boss? Not just an annoying boss, but someone whose lack of skills and leadership is actually affecting productivity? Maybe he gives confusing directions. Or his actions actually destroy company culture: feeding gossip, pitting people against each other, stifling creativity and encouraging dishonesty. Company productivity and … [Read more...] about How to cope when you have an incompetent boss
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How to stay energetic and alert the whole day
You've got a crazy, busy day ahead—lots of meetings, errands, or deadlines that require your total concentration and superhuman energy reserves. In other words, you can't afford to mess up. So, you need your mind and body to perform at their best, even as your stomach churns from the stress. Here are some tips on how to stay energetic and alert the whole day. … [Read more...] about How to stay energetic and alert the whole day
Do your co-workers ignore you?
You can work hard and follow all the rules, but you can still be as useful and as invisible as a doormat. Your success depends a lot on how other people in the office perceive you, and they can get their cues from things you take for granted: the way you talk, walk, and even introduce yourself. Here are some useful life tips on how to 'package' yourself so that your skills and … [Read more...] about Do your co-workers ignore you?
How to adjust to a new boss
How do you handle a new boss? You may be feeling anxious, and have every right to be. You have to deal with a new personality, possibly have to prove yourself all over again, and many times a new boss can signal a shift in goals or systems—especially if he or she was brought in precisely to make important changes. Here are some important things to remember as you adjust to … [Read more...] about How to adjust to a new boss
3 ways to improve your concentration
Do you have trouble concentrating? You shift from task to task, you forget little details, and it seems like on the day that you're absolutely pressed for time, you waste nearly an hour looking for your keys or an important file. Don't blame your brain, blame your lifestyle. If you've got too many things going on in your head (emails to answer, errands to run, deadlines to … [Read more...] about 3 ways to improve your concentration