On The Job
FEBRUARY 25, 2019
The boss's goals are your goals. Only when you've got the boss's goals taken care of can you move onto something else. If using Facebook or Twitter or Instagram isn't a part of your job, don't even look at it during work hours. Sure, you'd like to answer emails and send emails, but is that what your boss wants done?
On The Job
AUGUST 5, 2019
Instead of looking at Facebook or Instagram, pick up a book or listen to an educational audio tape. Lifelong learning can be fun. It can enrich your life in ways you never imagined. Embrace it and you will find that it's something you never want to give up. Here are some ways to get started: 1.
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On The Job
MARCH 15, 2017
Valuable career advice can be gleaned from a variety of sources, including Facebook COO Sheryl Sandberg, Apple founder Steve Jobs and even Monty Python. She was a constant companion while I worked every day, and recently I came across this post I wrote about her several years ago. In honor of a great friend, here's a repeat of the post.
On The Job
DECEMBER 2, 2013
That can mean employers take the "carrot" approach and provide cash incentives for employees achieving certain health goals. Josh Stevens, Keas chief executive, says that his company offers a Facebook-like program that allows workers, their friends and families to communicate online about their exercise and diet.
On The Job
JULY 3, 2013
While you may have no problem posting updates to your family and friends on Facebook, branchout and reach colleagues or others in your industry through various social media networks. Try to set a goal of responding to at least three tweets a day from those in your company or joining at least one LinkedIn or Google+ discussion daily.
On The Job
MARCH 21, 2011
While producer Peter Guber doesn't expect you to drive a Batmobile or enlist Tom Cruise to work in the cubicle next door, he says that learning to tell an entertaining story can help you achieve your goals. Or, talk about how someone's latest photo on Facebook looks like the person has lost 20 pounds," he says. It's not snake oil.
On The Job
DECEMBER 19, 2016
Then think about how you would like a potential employer to drag up something you said on Facebook in 2004 and hold you accountable for it. His goal is to be able to contribute to those conversations in a knowledgeable way -- or at least not look like a clueless fool. Wearing your overwork like a hair shirt.
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