“be Better” Tips for Everyone
Tips For How To Handle An Irrational Boss
by: Kendall Wood-IGLOO It can be difficult to figure out how to deal with a boss who has a tendency to be irrational. You might characterize them as volatile, highly demanding, and generally hard to please. Perhaps they tend to be quite overreactive and worrisome on a daily basis, and consistently send you and your…
Read More3 Practices To Become A Great Listener
by: Christine Comaford-FORBES Are any of these phrases familiar to you? • “You just don’t understand.” • “How many times do I have to repeat myself?” • “I can’t tell if you’re distracted, or you just don’t care.” Whether you’re hearing these phrases or saying them, they’re all signs of ineffective listening. And ineffective listening…
Read MoreDoubting Yourself Again? Nine Ways Women Can Grow The Confidence To Take Their Seat At The Table
by: Margie Warrell-FORBES I must tell you — I love being a woman! And I have long felt very fortunate to have been born in a time when women have so many opportunities and choices that even my own mother never had. Yet of all the barriers women still face, one of the biggest is…
Read MoreThree Magical Words That Will Change The Trajectory Of Your Career
by: Bruce Kasanoff -FORBES One of the smartest things anyone ever said to me was, “Act as if… you already have what you want.” These three words are like magic, so much so that it’s difficult for me to explain why they can have such a profound impact on your career. If you act as…
Read More11 Neuroscience Hacks To Wire Your Brain For Success
by: Deep Patel – FORBES Is there really a recipe for success? According to science, there is — or at any rate, there’s a general roadmap that’s proven to have a positive impact. In fact, according to neuroscientist Michael Merzenich, 30 hours of training based on specific neuroscience techniques can improve memory and cognition, speech…
Read More‘I Hate Change’ And 4 More Mindsets That Can Get You Fired
by: David Sturt and Todd Nordstrom-FORBES Google is currently testing driverless cars in Arizona. The two of us had lunch one afternoon in Scottsdale and watched the noticeable cars (with their rooftop honing devices) pass by our restaurant. As the car passed we heard a gentleman at a nearby table say, “Not a chance I’d…
Read MoreFinding A Mentor Might Be Easier Than You’re Making It
by: Steve Cadigan , CONTRIBUTOR – Forbes No matter your level of seniority in your company or field, you’re inevitably going to encounter a challenging situation you’re unsure how to handle. This can be anything from a new job offer, to a company merger, to managing a tough employee. Instead of viewing these as stumbling…
Read More6 Ways To Overcome Career Anxiety
by: Ashley Stahl – Forbes When my client, Lillian, sat down with me for our first meeting, I could feel the tension emanating from her before she even began to talk. She was a ball of nerves, so tightly wound that she was ready to burst—and burst she did. She sobbed about how miserable she…
Read MoreHow to Make the Most of Networking
by: Peggy I. McKee-LinkedIn For most of us, networking isn’t our favorite thing. It’s more of a “must do” than a “want to.” Networking is boring and can be absolutely terrifying. Meeting strangers at stuffy events where you wish a cocktail or three could be downed isn’t exactly fun. The problem is networking is an…
Read MoreHow to blow your boss’s mind
By Travis Bradberry – Ladders We all want to get ahead. Still, even when it seems you’re doing everything right — you’re never late to work, rarely take a sick day, and always meet deadlines —promotions can be few and far between. You’re putting the work in, so why aren’t you getting rewarded? The answer…
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