Success
JANUARY 4, 2023
She’d made a small on-the-job error, and a library trustee known for her bullying manner sent a reprimand to Fanning’s personal email address, CC’ing it to the entire board. Fanning acknowledged the error, apologized and asked that work emails be sent only to her work address. The stress-reducing power of assertiveness.
Success
JANUARY 13, 2023
The next time you draft a scathing email in response to a negative situation, read it (it’s cathartic, trust me). Deal with the issue, but do so professionally, tactfully and assertively in writing. Stay assertive. This article originally appeared on chriscookis.com. Then breathe, delete it and start over.
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Success
MARCH 5, 2024
Yet, the people who are doing this find themselves burned out , and worse, not producing meaningful work, Newport asserts in his book. Slowing down the timelines on which I tackle big projects, such as writing books or major articles, has massively reduced the stress in my life.
Office Dynamics
AUGUST 6, 2019
In this article what kind of boundaries and with whom. Another boundary you might need to set is your accessibility after hours to your leader as far as emails go. One administrative assistant said that her manager did not expect her to check business emails or take action on non-work hours. Learning Highlights You will learn:
Success
MARCH 30, 2022
But then we receive a complicated email from a co-worker, a consuming phone call from a friend, or otherwise get sidetracked until our well-laid plans go up in flames. Assertiveness. This article was published in January 2012 and has been updated. Emotional intelligence is commonly mistaken as a synonym for “nice.”
Eat Your Career
AUGUST 1, 2023
In this video/article, I’ll share some things to keep in mind and strategies to consider when your leaders won’t make a decision. Watch the video or scroll down to read the article. Don’t just rely on email to remind your leader(s) that a decision needs to be made. Speak up assertively in person, multiple times if necessary.
Success
NOVEMBER 21, 2022
It’s an email from a new client. Many of us fail to successfully assert boundaries because our emotions get in the way, Curry says. This article originally appeared in the May/June 2020 issue of SUCCESS magazine and has been updated. Can you take me to the doctor tomorrow at 11 a.m.?” It’s 10 p.m. and your phone buzzes.
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