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Snakes? Fine. Flying? No problem. Public speaking? Yikes! Just thinking about public speaking — routinely described as one of the greatest (and most common) fears — can make your palms sweat. But there are many ways to tackle this anxiety…
Your company or organization is losing market share, and you need some fresh ideas to turn things around. Your team gathers in a conference room and starts brainstorming ways to generate buzz. Almost…
We’ve all likely encountered conflicts in the workplace that affect our morale, limit our productivity, and may even lead us to seek employment elsewhere. There’s no way to avoid tension altogether, of course.
The professional world is always evolving, and today that evolution is largely spurred by advances in technology. Despite this, today’s emerging skills are more about emphasizing innately human capabilities than manipulating machines. The…
Today’s in-demand skills are increasingly technical in nature. However, there’s a corresponding need for the uniquely human ability to work with and through others to accomplish important goals. Enter emotional intelligence (EI), a set of skills that help us…
Middle managers are often the linchpins of an organization, relaying messages and communicating goals between executives and employees. It’s a difficult job, and opportunities for professional development are too often aimed at those in…
In theory, virtual teams give employers the chance to build a dream team without boundaries. For employees, it offers the freedom and flexibility to attain a healthy work-life balance. In practice, things aren’t always…
The success of a sales organization depends on the quality of its leadership. Sales managers often need to juggle competing demands from supervisors, staff, and customers — while also meeting their own career needs.
“New Year, new you. By 27 years old, I had a desk overlooking New York’s Soho neighborhood and an impressive client roster.” As a public relations manager for fragrances that often linger in…
For the procrastinators in our midst who often succumb to deadline-induced stress, it may be surprising to discover that procrastination has its advantages. There’s no denying that procrastination chips away at productivity. But…
