Improving communications with technology

August 16, 2009 by admin  
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Technology has transformed communication. Many businesses have realized the significant benefits technology offers to improve communication and are taking advantage of this capability. There are several ways businesses can integrate various applications into their organizations in order to improve efficiency and productivity. Many technologies have been assimilated into various industries to ... Continue Reading

5 simple tricks to help you focus

August 14, 2009 by admin  
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You can do more than yoga to work “mindfulness” into your routine. It’ll calm your brain and help you focus like a hawk. And you’ll have more fun. Some simple tricks: 1. Drill your attention into the present moment. People mostly accomplish this through meditation, but you can get pretty close just ... Continue Reading

Powerful career strategies for women

August 11, 2009 by admin  
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So you would like to know how you can become the superwoman of your chosen profession. Well, from one superwoman in the making to another, let me share my powerful career strategies Career Strategy 1: You are what you believe. If you want to succeed, make sure what you believe ... Continue Reading

Building confidence in new or first-time employees

August 9, 2009 by admin  
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Building confidence (and competence) in new employees is a skill every manager and business owner must strive for. Not simply because it is the kind thing to do, but, because it will affect your bottom line in every way. Confident employees want to come to work, they are less likely ... Continue Reading

Business practice: How passion for what you do motivates you to succeed

August 4, 2009 by admin  
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Passion is the one thing that we all have for something. If it wasn’t for passion, we wouldn’t have a reason to live, and life would be kind of boring. Why do we root so hard for a sports team, or try so hard to find cures for diseases? Why ... Continue Reading

A to Z suggestions for greater success at work

August 3, 2009 by admin  
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The intent of this essay is to offer practical suggestions to help you attain greater success in the workplace. Here, the suggestions appear in an alphabetical format as follows: * Awareness. If we don’t know who we are and what we want, the process is academic. * Bury Past Hurts. When we ... Continue Reading

Planning an Event for a Charity is Good for Your Self-Image and Your Career

July 31, 2009 by admin  
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From time to time, businesspeople are asked if they would be willing to donate their time and expertise to help make a nonprofit event a success. How should you respond? Should you volunteer your skills? In a nutshell, doing charitable work is an excellent way to make new, very ... Continue Reading

How to diplomatically gripe about slackers

July 19, 2009 by admin  
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Want to bring up issues about co-workers but not sound like a griper? Here’s the situation: It’s almost performance review time, and Rob is wondering just how honest he can be with his boss. He likes his job, but he’s also tired of picking up the slack for others who don’t really ... Continue Reading

How to deal with the experience gap when going back to work

June 13, 2009 by admin  
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Going back to work after a hiatus is difficult enough without consideration for how that employment gap looks on your resume. Unfortunately, it’s probably one of the first things the hiring manager will notice. If you are lucky enough to land an interview, you’ll likely be asked about ... Continue Reading

Never being late for work: Tips

June 12, 2009 by admin  
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When you are running late, it seems like everything conspires against you to make up extra time. Traffic signals seem to endure forever. All of the slow drivers stack themselves in front of your car. All of the police in the world seem to in your line of sight to ... Continue Reading