Election banter in the workplace? Here’s how to handle it

With Election Day merely hours away, contentious conversations at work may be reaching a fever pitch. If this gives you agita, you’re not alone. According to a September survey from HR data provider Brightmine, nearly 2 in 5 American workers have experienced a political disagreement with a work colleague and nearly 1 in 5 workers […]

Alex Carter: How to ask for more — and get it

How do you get what you want out of a negotiation? United Nations negotiation trainer Alex Carter says the best methods center on recruitment, not rivalry. Whether you’re asking for a raise or resolving a family dispute, she offers five simple tips for a successful discussion — starting with one powerful question. Source link

How To Plan Your Career Path

Businesswoman handshake getty What’s the best way to plan your career path? originally appeared on Quora: the place to gain and share knowledge, empowering people to learn from others and better understand the world. Answer by Charlene Walters, PhD, Business Mentor, Consultant, Corporate Trainer & Author, on Quora: What’s so amazing about one’s career path […]

Ayelet Fishbach: How to set the right goals and stay motivated

You can’t just “find” motivation, says scientist Ayelet Fishbach — you have to learn how to motivate yourself. She shares a handful of tips backed by 20 years of motivation research, offering surprisingly simple wisdom on how to optimize your goals, set yourself up for success and avoid the tempting calls of procrastination. Source link

Valerie Montgomery Rice: How to break through fear and become a leader

Vigilance. Grit. Resilience. Valerie Montgomery Rice, the president and CEO of Morehouse School of Medicine, shares where she learned these key qualities of successful leadership, offering three lessons for anyone who wants to overcome their fears, stand up for what’s right and build opportunity for all. Source link

Do you have a micromanaging boss? Here’s how to work with them

Years ago, Shona Ryan was working in a role when her confidence started to dwindle. She felt hemmed in by her boss; her job satisfaction plummeted and, as the weeks passed by, she says she fell into a “spiral”. “I wasn’t motivated to keep going, to voice my own opinions, or to do anything out […]

How to thrive as an introvert

Life as an introvert isn’t always easy. When I describe someone as an “introvert”, people expect them to be quiet, introspective, and self-contained. The sort who are more comfortable behind a camera than in front of it. Extroverts are typically seen as outgoing and social — the kind of people who excel at public speaking […]

Red flags, how to spot the differences when looking for work

HOUSTON – If a job listing or offer seems too good to be true, experts say, beware. If you’re desperate for a new job, it’s easy to get excited when you get contacted for an interview. But is that job real or fake? LinkedIn reports 50 percent of workers will actively look for a new […]

How To Get Your Dream Fellowship

An early career professional looks for jobs online. getty Applying to fellowships can be competitive, but don’t get discouraged. There are so many fellowships for professionals in all stages of their career. If you are trying to get a fellowship this summer you should start applying now. Many deadlines for summer fellowships are in January […]