Ian's Messy Desk

OCTOBER 22, 2010

Closing up your body profile—becoming smaller—looks like you lack confidence. It enriches those who receive, without impoverishing those who give. It happens in a flash and the memory of it sometimes lasts forever. A n open posture – Keep an open body position. R ise and lean forward – Your posture should be upright but not stiff.

Learning 100

Learning Ergonomics Health Confidence 100

Ian's Messy Desk

APRIL 12, 2010

I find the act of talking and thinking can fire up the engines (roar!). The affirmation and validation is like nitro for their confidence and self-esteem. These magical Words of Encouragement at the right time can make all the difference between “keep going” and “give up”. Ask for advice or confide in them. Good manners.

Self Esteem 100

Self Esteem Confidence 2010 Ergonomics 100

Ian's Messy Desk

AUGUST 9, 2010

You will increase your self-confidence when you share what you know to others. You need to ensure that you are, because working to your strengths will cause you to thrive. Find ways to express yourself through your strengths.

Self Esteem 100

Self Esteem Ergonomics Health Gifts 100

Ian's Messy Desk

MAY 14, 2010

Speak up : Greet you co-workers as you meet them through the day. Shut up : Listen more than you speak. Co-workers will gain confidence in you if they see you react calmly during difficult times. Know your own weaknesses : Don’t get caught up in gossip. Tearing down another to prop yourself up is a huge waste of time.

Gossip 100

Gossip Ergonomics Health 2010 100

Ian's Messy Desk

MAY 7, 2010

Come up with an argument that is reasonable. Gain self-confidence through practice. Make sure you have a clear purpose in mind so that the audience will respond in the way you want them to. Search for other sources of information. There might be more materials available for you to make your speech more colorful.

Ergonomics 100

Ergonomics Health Salary Gifts 100

Ian's Messy Desk

APRIL 16, 2010

Taking the time to be organized will give you more confidence, which in turn will allow you to focus energy into your presentation. 2) Visualize Imagine delivering your presentation with enthusiasm, fielding questions with confidence and leaving the room having given a great speech. Your anxiety level is quite high.

Stress 100

Stress Ergonomics Health Confidence 100

Ian's Messy Desk

OCTOBER 6, 2010

Here are two areas where you can increase your value to your boss : (1) Be a problem-solver Problems crop up all the time in business. If you can relate the problem to another situation entirely, it can help you come up with answers not available before. A confident display from you assures your boss you’re in control.

Stress 100

Stress Ergonomics Health Medical 100

Ian's Messy Desk

MAY 19, 2010

Use that time to catch up on work. That will give you the confidence to manage your work assertively. That explanation encourages better planning the next time. Set aside time for yourself Set the first two hours of your day for yourself. Don’t answer the phone or e-mail.

Assertiveness 100

Assertiveness Ergonomics Health Gifts 100

Ian's Messy Desk

JULY 5, 2010

Realize that circumstances change and what you’re trying to do needs to change to keep up. Have confidence in your ability reach greatness. Encourage others to greatness – Share the experience. A leader shows others where to go, then sets the example for getting there.

2007 100

2007 Ergonomics Health 2008 100

Ian's Messy Desk

JUNE 25, 2010

Do you speak up when you have something to say, or do you hesitate and not say anything? No matter how confident or competent we are, being a good communicator gives us a leg up for successfully dealing with a variety of challenges and situations encountered every day.

Ergonomics 100

Ergonomics Health 2010 Skills 100

Ian's Messy Desk

SEPTEMBER 27, 2010

Most managers simply get up and do what they want to do. Growth leaders get up and do what needs to be done.) Most of the great corporate and political scandals of the modern age have had more to do with cover-ups than with the original act of wrongdoing itself. Fostering transparency takes commitment and confidence.

Policies 100

Policies 2008 AT&T Copyright 100

Ian's Messy Desk

JUNE 1, 2010

Give your manager reasonable estimates of what your team can achieve and keep him or her informed of major issues or delays which come up. You might, for instance, ask your team members not to interrupt you for one hour each morning and afternoon to give yourself a chance to catch-up on your workload. Set boundaries. Don’t work alone.

Stress 100

Stress Health Mentoring Ergonomics 100

Ian's Messy Desk

JULY 14, 2010

Your reference group is made up of the people with whom you habitually associate and identify. Even if they attend organization meetings, they often end up associating with people who are neither particularly ambitious or well-connected. You want to meet people you can look up to with pride. Don’t be a pest.

Networking 100

Networking AT&T Health Policies 100