If you don't learn how to promote yourself, your company may not promote you, either, says Peggy Klaus, author of <i>Brag! The Art of Tooting Your Own Horn Without Blowing It</i>. While nobody likes a braggart, keeping quiet about your...
A case exercise on hypothetical ethics situations for administrative professionals.
How can managers in the Information Age implement change most effectively? Don't issue edicts, don't surprise people with abrupt, surprising changes and don't ignore or sugarcoat negativity, advises Carol Kinsey Goman, Ph.D....
Five tips to helpe remember people's names and enhance your professional and personal relationships.
Culture is a complex and critical component of leadership. Yet many leaders underestimate its impact or fail to deal effectively with it in conjunction with growth strategies and other business initiatives. As CEO Lou Gerstner said about IBM’s culture during a period of transformation, “I came to se
Here's advice on how to increase your influence and power.
Don't be afraid of the coach. At one point, having a coach carried a stigma because it was often directed at problem employees. Now it's more likely to be a sign that you're on the fast track and that your organization is serious about raising...
In business, how you present yourself is as important as the service or product you're presenting. Take business etiquette expert Lydia Ramsey's "Busiquiz" before your next client meeting to make sure you put your best foot forward (and not in your...
Gender equality in the workplace is largely seen as a women’s issue.
Everyone is completely overwhelmed on the social media front wondering where it begins and where it ends. Not to mention, it’s a HUGE time sink for everyone and discouraging to many when they don’t see immediate returns.