How to Safely Disagree With Your Boss

To disagree with your boss is not a bad thing. But, like with most sensitive communication you have to consider the when, how and where. If your goal is to benefit your company, then with careful planning, you can present alternatives to your manager. Your plans will minimize the chances of you coming across as attacking ...

Don’t Get Fired by Making These Mistakes

Don’t get fired—my three-word advice that I have given many unhappy employees over the years. When an employee becomes disheartened at work, she needs to be extra careful not to slip into behaviors that will get her fired. There’s no reason to look for trouble there are numerous things that smart, industrious people unwittingly do ...

Clever Ways to Get It Done When “You Don’t Feel Like it”

You didn’t get it done because your mood got in the way. Next, you’re running around getting it done at the last minute. Sound familiar? We regularly let our moods rule us, and this leads to procrastination. And, procrastination can lead to frustration and disappointment. KW Stout at PickTheBrain.com in “7 Ways to Get Things Done ...

Tips for Increasing Productivity By Removing Distractions

Managing productivity is a key responsibility of leaders. A team leader oversees the workloads of others while handling her/his personal production. Often there is a climate of interruptions and distractions that clash with the ability to focus on tasks and projects. As a supervisor you should come to the fore and seek ideas to alter ...