Effective Work Habits

How to Take Risks at Work

By Althea DeBrule

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The phrase, “Get Your Feet Wet”, is often used when first learning how to do something or in pioneering a new initiative. When participating in a project for the first time, there's usually a hesitancy to take risks and step out into the unknown. ... more »

How to Take the Friday Man Shower

By dlowe

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It's common knowledge that for a man to take a bath is a serious blow to manhood, and besides, who really enjoys sitting in a tepid puddle of personal filth anyway? For men everywhere, there is now a solution. Not a man? Today isn't Friday? The ... more »

How to Teach a Job Skill

By Therese Haberman

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If you need to take an employee and show him how to perform a set of tasks, whether it be training on a computer software program or how to assemble an electronic component, follow these steps for sure success... more »

How to Tell If You Are A Control Freak

By Althea DeBrule

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One of the most frightening things a person can experience in life is to be out of control. It's part of our nature to take charge, direct and have power over things, situations and people. It's perfectly normal to want to be in control of your ... more »

How to Tell the Difference Between the Words "Voila" and "Walla"

By AbbyNormal

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I have noticed a lot of people using the incorrect spelling for the word "Voila". This will help you understand which is correct for your needs... more »

How to Treat a Woman in the Workplace

By Dlaniger

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Women in the workplace are a force to be reckoned with. They are smart, talented, valuable, and in many cases physically appealing. Some women will use their physical appeal to advance while others will rely solely upon their professional ... more »

How to Unlock Creativity

By Therese Haberman

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You don’t have to be a writer or an artist to be creative. Maybe you enjoy making pottery or developing new dance routines. Whatever way you like to express yourself is your creative impulse... more »

How to Use Phone Etiquette In the Office

By Select Visions

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Telephone etiquette is the first look at the company you work for. Answering the phone in a polite and friendly manner could actually help you get a raise and may even lessen your work stress... more »

How to Use Punctuation Marks

By crazycatlady

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Just a reminder of what we should have learned in English... more »

How to Wake Up on Time

By AFrieske

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For some of us waking up on time in the morning is extraordinarily difficult. Not everyone is a morning person and some of us need to go to extremes to wake up. Check out these tips to help you rise and shine on time.... more »

How to walk with God and be the best at your job

By andre7514

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Are you ready to allow God to handle your life and you job. His will is for you to prosper. He said: Beloved, I wish above all things that you may prosper be in good health even as your soul prosperth. Come read to get a fresh new outlook on your ... more »

How to Work Well in the Workplace

By Ellie Ward

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We cannot achieve anything without people's cooperation. If you want to get ahead, you have to get along with others, you have to be organized, you have to create a good plan for your work. Here are tips on creating a good impression to get ahead... more »

How to Write a Corporate Communication Quickly

By Jenn McFadyen

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When you have an important corporate communication to get out and time is of the essence, you want to be sure that critical details aren't missed. The following steps will explain how to write a memo quickly and efficiently... more »

How to Write Clearly so People Can Understand You

By Amanda Twentyfive

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Are you often called upon to write things in your professional life? Whether it's a proposal, a journal article, or a press release, writing so people can understand you is critical. Unfortunately, oftentimes the piece you're trying to decipher ... more »

How to Accept An Award - Like A Highly Compensated Executive

By TheStorm

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At one time in the future you be presented with an award of some kind. Or, have you ever been presented with an award, and didn't know what to say and said it..."I don't know what to say" This simple method will have you accepting like ... more »

How to Achieve Energizing Synergy in Work and Career

By Althea DeBrule

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Would you like to have more energy and synergy in your job and career? If you're not enjoying work the way you used to and if you would like to contribute in a manner that produces more results with less effort, then energizing synergy is what ... more »

How to Acquire New Skills

By eHow Careers & Work Editor

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In a rapidly expanding culture, we should continually acquire new skills. These skills can be anything from learning to cook to learning how to communicate in the work place. Skills can be learned in many different places, but whether for ... more »

How to Act on an Interview

By cherry67

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With what has been going on, a lot of people are looking for jobs because they fear a lay off in their company. So if you are nervous because it's been a while, don't be. Follow these tips and you'll do just fine... more »

How to Act on the Best of Intentions at Work

By Althea DeBrule

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Most people know what it takes to succeed, but never seem to get around to putting that knowledge into practice. They have the best of intentions, but somehow always seem to stop just short of carrying them out. They talk themselves out of ... more »

How to attract remote employers to your home office.

By JDominick

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Want to make money, but not leave your house? To do this your going to need a home office and tips and tricks for luring in potential remote employers... more »

How to Avoid Being Late

By 1Bobby & Wendy Key

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Some people would be late to their own funeral if given the chance. Do you find yourself being late to everthing? Well let me show you how you can start being on time... more »

How to avoid gaining weight due to job related stress by eating bananas.

By ***amylaine

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High pressure job can cause weight gain due to stress. Bananas can help reduce the effects of stress. Bananas helps keep blood sugar under control and junk food cravings at bay... more »

How to Avoid Layoffs

By BSMartin

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With the economy on the downturn, companies are more prone to layoff works in order to save their bottom line and increase their stock prices. So how can you save yourself from being the next worker laid-off?.. more »

How to avoid overload

By Virginia Allain

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You know you're trying to do too much when your "To Do" list becomes a "To Do" folder full of lists. Your growing pile of papers, reminders, projects and phone messages threatens to cascade from your desk to the floor. The ... more »

How to avoid peer pressure at work

By 02SmithA

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Peer pressure is a very powerful thing. Every single person experiences peer pressure at one time or another, especially when we are younger. How should you avoid caving to peer pressure?.. more »

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