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The Three Ds Of Good Management
Over the years, I have always tried to surround myself with people who have strengths in areas that I do not. It became clear to me that there were three very important aspects essential to moving forward and getting the most out of the people I worked with.
Public Speaking Tips
At some point you may find yourself in a situation where you have to speak in public. What to do? Authors Dan L. Hays, Lorne Daniel and I present a few ideas that will be helpful to you on such a day.
Get A Job Faster By Rendering Selfless Service
Recently I heard a TedX talk (see below) delivered by Nipun Mehta about “Giftivism”, a made-up word which he defines as “The practice of radically generous acts that change the world”. As a social entrepreneur, he’s come up with several novel ways to make money as he practices generosity.
Whatever Happened To Hi And Cheers?
E-mails should not be treated as a tweet or a text message. They should be written with care and attention. They don’t need to be missives but they should always contain a salutation and a valediction (adieu).
The Perfect Time To Look for Work
Are you unsatisfied with your job and waiting for things to improve at work? Or are you waiting to look for work until you resign or get laid off? Here’s the thing. The perfect time to look for work is not when you’re unhappy with your current job or are about to quit. It’s when things are going well!
Speaking In Public Is Not A Game
Never ask people to do things that they are uncomfortable with or unsuited for, like speaking in public. Rather, encourage and empower them to excel at the things that they are best suited for. You can’t build someone up by ripping them down.
Getting Your Feet Wet With LinkedIn
Despite the constant use of the words “social media” in every second conversation these days, a very large proportion of people have not yet taken the plunge. I don’t blame them, frankly, because even just the term “social media” is … Read more →
Office Technology As Appliances
I yearn for unobtrusive office technology. In the ever-faster scramble to create new hardware and applications, technology makers can lose track of the fact that most of us, most of the time, just want things to get done.
If you can’t find a job, try creating your own opportunities
For many people, it’s not easy finding a job these days. Whether you are looking for a job, employed by a company that needs more work, or the owner of a company that needs more business, the concepts presented here can help you get there.
Bring Solutions, Not Just Problems
You can’t expect management to solve all of the problems. Then again, if you are the manager, you can’t expect your people to solve them all either. Solutions come from teamwork, a good attitude and an empowered staff.
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