Story provided by Fast Company; Written by Lydia Dishman; Photo provided by PeopleImages/Getty Images As a nation, we’re obsessed with getting stuff done. There is an endless supply of advice from time management experts, productivity evangelists, and thought leaders who have managed to hack their way into the 24-hour day and wring out the maximum … Continue reading
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Movie Producer Brian Grazer Explains How Asking The Right Questions Will Make You A Better Boss
Story provided by Fast Company and written by Brian Grazer – I don’t like to boss people around. I don’t get motivated by telling people what to do, I don’t take any pleasure in it. So I manage with curiosity, by asking questions. In a typical day, I may have 50 conversations of some substance. … Continue reading
Coworkers Can’t Pronounce Your Name? Follow These Rules To Stay Sane
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Four Things To Do When Your Team Is Smarter Than You
Story provided by Fast Company – If you think the boss should have all the answers, you might be confused about what it means to be a good leader. As a general rule of thumb, every person hired should be smarter than the manager at what they’ve been hired to do, says Ian Siegel, cofounder … Continue reading
7 Assumptions Recruiters Make About You Based On Your Resume
Story provided by Fast Company – As a former corporate recruiter, I’ve seen thousands of resumes. And let me tell it to you honestly from this side of the table: Sometimes as my peers look at the vast pile of applicants in front of them, they make snap judgments based on what they read. Those … Continue reading
How To Harness The Power Of Rituals To Improve Your Work
Story provided by Fast Company – Are you feeling scattered or unfocused? Adding a ritual or two to your day may be just the ticket to snap out of it. “Rituals are habits that are part of our day-to-day activities that lead to desired outcomes,” says Melissa Gratias, who has a PhD in industrial and organizational … Continue reading
How a Popular Two-Letter Word is Undermining Your Credibility
Story provided by Fast Company – You’re at an industry conference making small talk. The discussion invariably turns from “who you know” to “what you do.” Your brow furrows, you cock your head slightly, and you launch into the elevator pitch: “So, we’re building a multi-channel platform that leverages…” “So, I’m the global brand director … Continue reading
How To Get A Meeting With Anyone
Story provided by Fast Company – We all have that one person who we’d love to meet—the best business contact or our biggest creative inspiration. When Brad Lawrence and Michael Zach started the art apparel and body paint company BLVisuals in 2010, they dreamed of getting their goods in front of music star Macklemore. “He inspires … Continue reading
How Your “Always Busy” Pace Is Ruining Your Decision-Making
Story provided by Fast Company – You think you are being super-productive, but really you are ruining your decision-making abilities and never reaching your best ideas. We are expected to make big decisions at lightning speeds, reply to email within seconds of receiving it, and churn out responses to disasters faster than social media followers … Continue reading
4 Odd Yet Effective Ways The Smartest People Prioritize Their Days
Story provided by Fast Company – You’ve tried everything to organize your priorities better, and still end up scattered. Try these outside-the-box ideas for sorting your day. The hardest part is getting started. When there’s a long list that needs tackling every day, the hardest part is tackling what needs to be done first. You … Continue reading