On The Job

SEPTEMBER 16, 2010

I'll be the first to admit I've not always been a great negotiator. Growing up with two sisters, negotiation wasn't in our vocabulary. You wanted something, you took it by force or by stealth, but there was no negotiating involved. Negotiation -- no. They believe negotiations are a win-lose proposition.

Negotiating 100

Negotiating Collaborate Stress Promotion 100

Success

JULY 26, 2022

Told in parable form, the story features four central characters: the Spellbinder, the Homeless Man/Billionaire, the Artist and the Entrepreneur. In summary, you’ll increase your feel-good dopamine and serotonin levels and kickstart your metabolism while lowering your levels of cortisol, essentially a stress hormone.

Stress 321

Stress 2018 2019 Negotiating 321

Success

MARCH 4, 2024

Success Habits: Proven Principles for Greater Wealth, Health, and Happiness By Napoleon Hill Though Napoleon Hill died more than five decades ago, there is still much one can learn from his teachings. Hill’s principles are candid, some coming from his own experiences and others in the form of entertaining stories.

UPS 240

UPS Social Media Etiquette Health 240

Workplace Insight

APRIL 23, 2024

The sales industry has long esteemed the virtues of sharp negotiation skills and strategic thinking. Emotional intelligence forms the basis of interpersonal interactions, essential in sales leadership. Additionally, fostering a learning environment that values EI growth is fundamental.

Environment 52

Environment Negotiating Skills Collaborate 52

Success

MARCH 16, 2022

Creating systemic and regular channels for communication is non-negotiable. This can come in many forms from department lunches with the CEO or management, town hall-style meetings or regular surveys of employees. (An Largely it’s a lack of consistency—not learning how to do it, but to do it with more consistency.”

Payroll 304

Payroll Goals Management Negotiating 304

Allwork

JUNE 5, 2023

Behavioral change — through the power of social cohesion — can create better team productivity, individual performance, engagement, motivation, learning outcomes, and reducing fear, stress, and anxiety. The workplace should be adaptable to remain relevant and nurturing so the people using it can thrive.

Collaborate 197

Collaborate Confidence Policies Stress 197

Office Dynamics

APRIL 26, 2016

Other times, we’re simply drained after being tapped for a major undertaking or high stress project. Ask to join or form a workplace committee. Offer to help coordinate a “lunch and learn” session, or an after-hours network of your peers. Manage interruptions and learn to say “no” where appropriate. Feeling underutilized?

Mentoring 100

Mentoring Administrative Professionals Negotiating Budget 100