Stop saying ‘how was your weekend?’ Do this instead, says public speaking expert
I was standing at a hotel coffee station last month, holding a tiny porcelain creamer shaped like a cow, when a stranger walked up next to me and said: “Hello.” My brain went completely blank. I couldn’t even summon a “how about this weather?” level of reply. If you’ve ever had that moment, you’re in […]
How successful people talk to others at work—and what you should learn
In the age of AI, building solid interpersonal relationships at work has never been more important. One of the best ways to form those connections is through casual conversation, or small talk. Learn how to turn everyday conversations into powerful career tools that get you noticed in our latest course, How To Talk To People At Work. The course provides step-by-step guidance to help you build rapport, […]
How to know when to walk away — according to Aviva CEO Amanda Blanc
At one of the highest points in her career, Amanda Blanc made a decision most executives would avoid — she walked away. In this episode of “Executive Decisions,” the Aviva Group CEO reflects on leaving a senior role with no safety net, the judgment required to know when something isn’t right and how that instinct […]
How To Be Seen As A Leader, Not Just A Manager
Early in my career, I worked with a guy who was by any measure a superstar. He met all important deadlines. The projects he managed were delivered on time and on budget. His stakeholders were always singing his praises. But when he went after leadership roles, he was never selected. When I asked him why, […]
Maegan Stephens, Nicole Lowenbraun: How to be a great listener | TED Talk
Have you ever left a meeting thinking: everyone talked, but nothing was achieved? Chances are that people were listening to each other, … Source link
Improve your communication, confidence and success at work
Before you say a single word, people are often already making judgments about your confidence, competence and credibility based on the way you hold yourself. Nonverbal communication, also known as body language, is a valuable professional skill that shapes how others assess your presence and authority at work. In our latest Smarter course, Master Your Body Language To Boost Your Influence, you will learn how to carry yourself at […]
How to get hired without impressive pedigree or resume
Lowe’s CEO Marvin Ellison has a simple piece of career advice: Chase the job nobody wants. “When you don’t have an impressive pedigree, when you don’t have a resume that will stand out, the way that you get people to notice you is, you take jobs that nobody else wants, and you work really hard […]
How to create better habits without relying on discipline
Many people think that if they’re determined enough — if they push themselves really hard — they’ll be able to create better habits. Those people are missing an important piece to the puzzle of self-control, according to James Clear, author of The New York Times bestselling book “Atomic Habits.” Even if you’re disciplined, you likely […]
How to train your brain to do hard things and like it: Stanford psychiatrist
Gone are the days of spending hours searching for the answer to a question, having to leave the house to meet someone new or even getting up to change the temperature in your home. But technologically enabled convenience comes at a cost, says Stanford psychiatrist Anna Lembke: Now, most people tend to dislike activities that […]
These ‘powerful behaviors’ make a big difference
Certain people seem so effortlessly influential, they make you wonder if they were born with some magical quality. But after researching human behavior for 15 years, I have good news. Influence is a set of learnable actions, not a fixed personality trait. In my book, “Managing Up: How to Get What You Need From the […]