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Humor in the Workplace: How to Be Funny at Work Without Crossing the Line

Success

Yet, humor in the workplace is not all that common these days. According to Paul Osincup , corporate trainer, humor strategist and author of the forthcoming book, The Humor Habit , we are all suffering from a condition he refers to as “chronic seriousness.” Research has shown that workplace stress costs the U.S.

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Books, smiles and house plants make the best impression on Zoom calls. But maybe not that particular book

Workplace Insight

A new study by psychologists at Durham University claims that the best way to create a good first impression on Zoom calls or in any virtual meeting, is a visual background of house plants and books, especially when they are real. The post Books, smiles and house plants make the best impression on Zoom calls.

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How to Separate Your Work from Your Identity

Success

But American culture is especially obsessed with the relationship between our jobs and our sense of self-worth. Often, studies show that work experiences influence one’s self-esteem and vice-versa. Enter the importance of disassociating “success” at your job from your own personal sense of self-confidence and self-esteem.

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SUCCESS’ 2024 Women of Influence

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Her forthcoming book, which is all about how to apply the framework to your own life, will be distributed by Simon & Schuster in fall 2024. in which she shares practical tips for navigating the workplace. In addition, she shows women how to become authors and speakers by teaching them how to book, brand and bank their business.

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How to Embrace an Owner Mentality

Office Dynamics

Daren is the author of “A Company of Owners,” a book that’s taking the corporate world by storm, transforming how organizations operate and how employees think. Listen in as Daren and Joan discuss this exciting new philosophy that will change your approach in the workplace and beyond. Cultivating High Self-Esteem.

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Five Ways to Battle the Little Green Monster

On The Job

If you continue down this road, the results are pretty predictable: Your self esteem will drop, you will begin to be less productive and creative, your relationships at work will suffer and your poor self-image may begin to seep into other areas of your life, including personal relationships. So did her son." Talk about sad!

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How Your Dad Influenced Your Career

On The Job

In his book , “The Father Factor: How Your Father’s Legacy Impacts Your Career,” Poulter says there are five kinds of fathering styles that create the father factor. As workers, these people often avoid conflict, yelling and expressing any degree of anger or frustration, emotional tension or dealing with unresolved conflict in the workplace.