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How to Cut Your Workload in 2017

On The Job

Once you have a clear idea of your workload, then you're in a better position to negotiate for changes. Be prepared to point out bottlenecks that keep you at the office longer, meetings you don't really need to attend or emails that could wait to be answered during working hours. Present your case. Get to the bottom line.

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4 Things You Must Do for Your Career in 2017

On The Job

I think that too many people send an email to a colleague about 10 feet away, or even on another floor, when they could simply walk over to the person and have a conversation. In-person interactions are very important for your career, as they help you become more adept at reading body language, forging alliances and negotiating.

2017 100
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5 Habits to Help You Handle Rejection Gracefully

Success

Your emails go unanswered , and people who promise to get back to you disappear like Houdini. During a negotiation: Their arms are folded, their iPhone is more intriguing than your stories, and they suddenly need to leave for an urgent meeting. When it comes to negotiating, hiring or pitching, “No never means no.”

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How to Avoid the Professional Thug

The Marq

After holding a video conference call, reading his website, exchanging numerous emails and texts, as well as talking a few more times with him on the phone, I realized I was dealing with a Professional Thug. My recommendation for anyone who sells or negotiates, that means everyone, is to do the opposite of the Professional Thug!

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Five Barriers to Improving Employee Engagement

Energage

Deloitte’s 2017 Global Human Capital Trends report pointed to “The Employee Experience: Culture, Engagement, and Beyond” as a top trend. Bersin’s Predictions for 2017 reported, “the topics of culture and engagement will continue to be top priorities, and we can now measure them closely.”.

2017 58
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How I Get My (Blog) Ideas

The Marq

You need to have a regular schedule that's non-negotiable and dedicated to this activity. During this time, I know I'm not doing anything else: no emails, texts, browsing (unless I'm researching), or phone calls. Copyright(c) 2017 TheMarq.com. Just kidding! Below are the details. I'm there for one thing and one thing only.

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The Art of Problem-Solving: 4 Creative Strategies to Tackle Your Biggest Obstacles

Success

You launched this side hustle in 2017 but recently left your salaried job to take this business seriously. . The lion’s share of our sales comes from email marketing , but very few blog readers (1%) subscribe. Your gut says email marketing has huge potential if only you’d double your efforts here. Six Thinking Hats.

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