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How to Lead and Manage Staff

By SetApart

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So you are in a position of authority and you have staff looking to you for leadership, forward progress, and a morale boost. No pressure! First, give yourself a pat on the back because your qualifications to lead and manage have landed you in ... more »

How to Listen to Your Self Talk and then Make Changes

By George Kramer

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Listening to your self talk is an important step in controlling your attitude and thus your life. Without self talk no one would be able to control their emotional state or rise above any challenges. It isn't always a short term solution. Some ... more »

How to Live With Intent

By TerriR

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So often we allow life to dictate to us how we live and what we do. We become a victim of our own circumstances with no purpose, design or intent. Living a life of intent means we take charge of our lives and direct ourselves to who and where ... more »

How to Look Busy

By crazycatlady

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We all work with them. They are everywhere, in every field. They are the movers and shakers in our workplaces. But the question is, are they really hard working and busy, or does it just seem that way? These tips are not meant to increase ... more »

How to Look Busy at Work When You Aren’t

By RockOnRockL

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Every job has one: the overzealous worker who seems to plug away, hour after hour, without so much as a bathroom break. He wants to impress the boss with his constant typing, emails and phone calls. Chances are, at least part of his efforts are ... more »

How to Manage a Team

By Therese Haberman

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Managing a team at work can be daunting at times. It will require plenty of time and energy and here are some ideas to help you handle a group successfully... more »

How to Not Take Things Personally at Work

By newslawreport

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If you take things personally at work, you will start to look distracted and may overlook your job responsibilities. These actions will result in you sabotaging your career, whether or not it was personal in the first place. Here's how you can ... more »

How to Overcome Being Shy and Make Friends

By Cougar1002

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I used to be a very shy person when I was a kid, but over time I learned how to overcome it. In this article, I will share tips and ideas that will help you fight your anxiety and make friends... more »

How to Overcome Control Freak Tendencies

By Althea DeBrule

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There are times when each one of us is a little controlling. We want to do an excellent job or complete a project on time and under budget. However, if not careful, a tendency to over-control things will stifle, neutralize and stall success. To ... more »

How to Perform a Career Check-Up

By Althea DeBrule

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Periodically evaluating your career helps you to focus on the progress you've made and plan your next move. You should assess your progress at least annually. This can be done using a career journal or on a computer. Consider the following as ... more »

How to Play the Office Political Game

By Althea DeBrule

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Far too many workers put their faith in office politics and believe their careers will either soar or plunge as a result of them. Office politics are a fundamental part of the daily grind. Sometimes people who cannot succeed on their own merit ... more »

How to Prepare for a Job Performance Evaluation

By ValM

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Performance evaluations can determine whether or not you advance in your career, how much money you earn and how you are regarded by your superiors at work. Preparation for an evaluation should begin long before you actually sit down with your ... more »

How to Put Fun into Teamwork

By Althea DeBrule

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Remember playing in a childhood sandbox? If you enjoyed being outside for most of the day, you could play in the sandbox for hours on end—shaping and pouring the sand, or mixing it with a little water to form a castle or hill. Playing in a ... more »

How to Quit With Class

By Therese Haberman

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You’ve been looking for a better job for a while and finally found one that is perfect for you. Now it’s time to give notice and leave your shackles behind. Here’s how to do it with class and dignity... more »

How to quit your job.

By ***amylaine

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When you decide to leave a job, you have probably already put great thought into it and do not need others commits. Do you want to tell your current employer facts about your next job. Well, that's up to you. But how to tell them your moving ... more »

How to Read Your Boss

By Althea DeBrule

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The relationship between boss and worker could be so much better if each party would learn to properly “read” the interpersonal signals that are generated as they work together. Unfortunately, most people—boss and worker alike—miss the clues ... more »

How to Rebound From a Poor Job Performance Evaluation

By ValM

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Times are hard and we need our jobs. Yet sometimes, no matter how hard we try, even the most competent of workers can somehow find themselves on the receiving end of a poor job performance evaluation. Whether you can see it coming or if you’re ... more »

How to Reduce Turnover and Motivate Employees

By Sarah Wilson, CCRP

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Employees leave jobs because they are not satisfied and are basically unhappy. A good manager is observant and knows when the staff is unhappy and immediately attacks the problem. Here are some tips on how you can reduce turnover rate and ... more »

How to Remember People's Names

By Cougar1002

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Have you ever had a situation where you're quickly introduced to someone and then later can't remember their name? What's worse is when the other person remembers yours and later keeps inserting it into the conversation! Most likely what has ... more »

How to Remember Someone's Name

By Ellis Christina

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Forgetting names is a common but embarrassing and sometimes insulting occurrence. Follow these simple steps and make a positive impression every time... more »

How to Restructure a Company for Motivational Purposes

By Aimee30

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This is not an article about firing employees--however, if one of the nastier employees does get the ax because of it, so be it! This is a way to improve any company by putting leaders in charge of motivating employees that actually motivate people... more »

How to Revitalize Your Work

By Althea DeBrule

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Remember your first day on the job? Everything was new. The work environment was exciting and co-workers were so cooperative that you looked forward to coming to work each day with a combination of joy and curiosity. However, after several months ... more »

How to speak your mind and win an argument

By andre7514

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Do you ever find yourself, getting ready to explode because someone always has something to say? or do you constantly get an argument with someone and somewhat feel upset because of what they said, keep reading this article for great tips... more »

How to spot a Green or NT Personality Type

By BarryWaite

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Are you strategic, analytical, and like to design models or new systems? Then you could be Green or the NT personality type. Learn about yourself or get insights into identifying this personality type... more »

How to Start a Conversation With a New Business Associate

By eHow Careers & Work Editor

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Not everyone has a natural gift of gab. It is an art that needs to be cultivated. As with any skill, practice makes perfect. Begin your first conversation with a new business associate, and the next one will be easier... more »

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