A typical habit that most of us develop over our careers is relying on crutch words in our communications. What are crutch words? The superfluous words that pad our sentences without adding extra meaning are crutch words. The word “interesting” is an excellent example. This article outlines the impact that "interesting" had on the author. Stop Using the Word Interesting ...
Have you ever worked hard on a project only to see a teammate or your supervisor get all the praise? Amy Gallo, contributing editor at Harvard Business Review, gives readers eight tactics on how to come back after such a situation. Her plan of attack includes: Don't be foolhardy. Take time to cool down Evaluate the severity of the situation Ask why Remedy the situation Be proactive about averting a repeat of the situation Model good credit sharing How to Respond When Someone Takes Credit for Your Work There’s nothing more infuriating than someone ...
When I plan on being away from the office either on vacation, attending a conference or any event that would keep me away from my office communication for more than one business day, there are two important items on my To Do list for the afternoon of my departure. These items are: to record a new ...
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