Giving your employees work that falls outside their comfort zones is one of the best ways to encourage growth. But delegating tasks is not always easy. Employees may complain, especially if the task does not fall in their normal set of duties. They may claim “that’s not my job.”
It’s important for managers to frame the…
When you sound more confident, you can do better in job interviews, presentations, and develop better business relationships. In fact, confidence can do a lot for you in life. But sometimes it can be difficult to sound confident when you don’t feel it.
One trick to speaking more authoritatively is to speak slowly. When you speak…
In the business world, there are always deadlines, and missing them can often have great consequences, such as losing clients, profits, etc. But even more importantly, deadlines, and whether you make them or miss them, reflect on your reliability. With a few strategies, you can make sure you always make the deadline.
Approach the deadline like…
Many working Americans are afraid to ask for time off. Maybe they’re afraid of being replaced or of work piling up in their absence. In fact, 40 percent of Americans leave vacation time unused every year.
But taking a vacation can actually be good for you - and for your boss! A recent study by the…
It can sometimes be a struggle to stay focused at work. With so many distractions around you, such as your co-workers, the Internet and texting, it can seem almost impossible to tackle all of your tasks. But with a few simple behavioral changes, you can get more done and solve your distraction problem.
Start by making…
In a recent poll by online collaboration company Clarizen, 46 percent of people said they would rather do anything else than sit in a meeting at work. Seventeen percent said they would even rather watch paint dry.
Whether you call them status meetings, team meetings or check-ins, your employees are bound to hate them. But that…
The daily cup of joe is a necessity for most working individuals, but it’s actually hurting your potential for success far more than it's helping it. Many people drink caffeinated beverages because they help you feel more alert and improve your mood.
Studies show that caffeine intake can even improve cognitive task performance, including memory, attention…
