7 things every email you send should have
You may have seen our earlier post about “5 tips for sending emails that get a (good!) response.” Not surprisingly, it generated some questions about everyday email use. After all, email communication...
View ArticleHow to dress for success
It’s tempting to believe what you wear doesn’t matter, but the truth is how you present yourself can directly affect the opportunities that come your way. To care about your clothes and dress is not...
View Article7 things you can do to save face after a mistake at work
If there’s one thing we as humans can never avoid on the job, it’s making mistakes. There will be moments when you say the wrong thing in a meeting, make an error in your spreadsheet, or send out a...
View Article8 ways to be a better communicator
Communication is defined as the “exchanging of information” or a “means of connection.” Given those definitions, it’s hard to imagine that anyone wants to be a poor communicator. We use communication...
View ArticleCome back from vacation prepared with these 7 steps
Some people say they don’t take vacations because they don’t want the stress of dealing with returning. You know, “If I’d known I’d have to work every night this week to catch up from vacation, I never...
View Article7 ways to be a better listener
If you Google the definition of listening, it includes the phrase, “respond to advice or a request.” Examples include a family member asking us to pick something up from the store on our way home from...
View Article5 tips for managing stress at work
According to The American Institute of Stress, our jobs cause the biggest stress in our lives. It can show up as yelling at co-workers, damage to property or machinery, or harm to our personal health....
View ArticleHow to talk to your boss about caregiving support
According to a Merrill Lynch study, 8 in 10 Americans believe caregiving is the new normal. Forty million Americans are caregivers. To offer some perspective, that’s almost as many as the number of...
View ArticleHow to research a company you want to work for
If you’re searching for a new opportunity, one of the most important activities you must do is research the company you’re applying at. Ideally, you want to do this before you even apply, but some...
View ArticleEnhance your LinkedIn profile with recommendations
LinkedIn has more than 610 million users in more than 200 countries and territories worldwide. Most business professionals have a profile on LinkedIn. The reason? Because 60% of recruiters are more...
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