| By Gwen Moran, www.fastcompany.com | When you’re running a growing company, many issues compete for your attention. From human resources priorities to operational issues to growth plans, you’ve got to fit all the needs of your company into your day. So it’s not surprising that CEOs have developed some effective productivity practices and tips. Here, some […]
5 Types of Bad Bosses and How to Deal with Them
| By Paolina Milana, www.fastcompany.com | We’ve all been there. At one time or another throughout our careers, we’ve reported to somebody with a big title, fat paycheck, and reserved parking space only to wonder, “How did they get the job?” Incompetence and bad behavior often trump true leadership, and this unfortunately can affect our work lives. […]
These are the Most Important Minutes of Any Meeting
| By Stephanie Vozza, www.fastcompany.com | Few people like meetings, and that’s probably because they’re increasingly overtaking the workday. Over the past 50 years meetings have grown from less than 10 hours a week to nearly 23 hours, not including impromptu gatherings, Harvard Business Review reports. That’s more than half of our workweek. “Meetings may seem too frustrating and […]
Five Books To Help You Be More Productive And Organized
| By Anisa Purbasari Horton, www.fastcompany.com | Getting everything done is not always simple. There are only 24 hours in a day, and for those of us who tend to take on more than we can realistically handle, it’s not enough time to do everything well. I’ve discovered that being organized means managing my energy, health, mind, […]
3 Mistakes You’re Making When You Give Constructive Feedback
| By Kat Boogaard, www.fastcompany.com | Ultimately, your goal is to correct a behavior and help that specific person become better at his or her job. And, in an ideal world, you’d be able to do so in a way that didn’t make you seem overly aggressive or condescending (while also avoiding any tears or blow-up arguments). […]
How To Deliver Your Presentation In Half The Time
| By Anett Grant, www.fastcompany.com | It’s the day of your big presentation. You’ve spent the last few weeks fine-tuning every detail. You rehearsed last night, and you were flawless. You’ve never felt more prepared. But then you hear something that makes your stomach drop: “Sorry, but we’re going to need you to keep this to 10 […]
5 Habits That Make You Sound More Condescending Than You Mean To
By Kat Boogaard | www.fastcompany.com | Let’s talk about those colleagues. Do you know the type I’m talking about? The ones who have a knack for climbing up on their high horses while making you feel oh-so-small and unimportant? Nobody likes that condescending team member. But, take a minute to think about this: What if you’re coming off […]
These Emotionally Intelligent Habits Can Make You A Better Listener
By Judith Humphrey | www.fastcompany.com | Listening is a skill–but you already know that. There’s plenty of advice on how to become a better listener and why it’s so important. But while you can pick up a few tactics to improve the way you listen, another route is simply to tap into that other skill set you can’t stop hearing about: emotional intelligence. […]