Who Needs Accountability? Only Those Who Want Success!
I just read an interesting article at one of my favorite sites, Forbes Woman. The title was The Top 5 Myths Of the Chronically Unsuccessful. As I read further into this article, I had the sneaking suspicion that all five of the “myths” were going to relate to a lack...
Use “I” Statements for Conflict Resolution
When it comes to conflict management, strategic, respectful and honest communication is the absolute bottom line. If you are trying to resolve a workplace conflict with another person, your tone of voice, your body language, the things you say and the words you choose...
Business Etiquette Secret Weapon: The Thank-You Note
A friend who is an aspiring writer recently had a short story turned down by the editor of an online magazine. The editor was kind enough to write her a note as to why he turned down the story, and offered tips for improving it. My friend e-mailed me and said, “Would...
Nexus 7 Tablet “Public Speaking” Commercial
I love Google’s great new commercial promoting its Nexus 7 tablet. I'm sure if you've seen it, you can relate, too. It features a middle-school student who uses his Nexus 7 tablet to research how to deliver a speech. Stage fright is the first concern, as he uses the...
Eliminate Weak Words from Your Workplace
Let’s continue our discussion from last week about word choices and how they can either help or hinder your career. I discussed the ubiquitous “try” in the previous post, along with all the reasons you might want to eliminate it from your business vocabulary. Along...
Eliminate “Trying” from Your Workplace
I often discuss things you need to know and implement to get ahead of the curve and keep your career moving. I’ve talked about bolstering your body language, modulating your vocal pitch, punching up your presentation style, and a lot more. Today, I want to talk...
A Simple System to Present Opinions
For many people, being asked their opinion at work can be awkward, or even terrifying. I often share a simple system called PREP, which is a template for presenting your opinions. You can use PREP to present your opinions and ideas at meetings or during...
Are You PREPared to Shine at Corporate Meetings?
Although everyone on Earth has an opinion on a multitude of subjects, for many people, few things are as intimidating as being asked for theirs — that is being asked to share an opinion in a business/corporate meeting filled with potential new clients, department...
Are Self-Confidence Issues Holding You Back Professionally? If So, You’re Not Alone
A few blogs ago, I wrote about the importance of self-confidence -- and how women often have a harder time owning their achievements. Over the past few months, high-powered female execs like Sheryl Sandberg (Facebook) and Marissa Mayer (Yahoo) have been all...
Workplace Reminder: Come On, Get Happy! 🙂
And, apparently, it really IS a happy Monday in the Philadelphia area, as evidenced by a recent article in The Philadelphia Business Journal citing a new Harris Poll that said Philadelphia is the third happiest city in the United States. I think that warrants a :)...