Do you ever struggle to control your negative emotions when encountering conflict with a co-worker, friend or even your boss? Often times, people lash out or engage in an unproductive round of sparring which proves fruitless and may even destroy the relationship. Effectively managing conflict requires emotional intelligence and the following steps to maintain an…
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Six Steps to Standing Out in Busy People’s Inbox
Regardless of your role and rank within an organization, garnering the attention of busy people can be extremely challenging, especially via email. Here are six steps to increasing the likelihood that an email recipient will not only open your email, but read your entire message and respond. Start with a simple subject line. A strong,…
Four Ways to Get More Done
Dale Carnegie said, “If you believe in what you are doing, then let nothing hold you up in your work. Much of the best work of the world has been done against seeming impossibilities. The thing is to get the work done.” At times, it feels nearly impossible to get everything done! We all share…
Five Earth Day Activities to Engage Employees
An estimated 500 million people will participate in various Earth Day activities worldwide, so why not use it as an opportunity to strengthen camaraderie and tap into teamwork? Several employee studies conclude that morale and employer confidence increase when businesses implement productive green initiatives. Additionally, in many recent surveys, consumers have stated that they are…