Learn to say “NO” and mean it!

How can you confidently respond when someone makes a request you’d prefer not to accommodate?Â
This article shares some ideas you can use to make sure you don’t find yourself doing something you’d very much prefer not to do.
The question has just been posed.  Pause. Was your inclination to say yes, even though there’s a voice [...]

Feel confident with the boss

Some advice for building a strong relationship with your boss, and taking charge of your careerÂ
Managers are interested in employees who will help them accomplish the many goals that are often set for their teams.  Self-starters, initiative takers, independent, results oriented individuals are often in demand.Â
If your boss had a hand in hiring you then you [...]

Self Confidence - How to build confident work teams

There are many pathways to building confident work teams.   Whether you are working with a new team, or an established already well-functioning team, the guidelines included in this article can support you in building an even stronger, focused, more cohesive team. Building confident, cohesive, well-functioning teams is an ongoing focus for managers.  Although often managers [...]

How to Focus on Your Goals and Achieve More

When asked what your New Year’s resolution is, you may say “exercise more often.” That is not a goal, but a vague statement. If you state with certainty, “exercise 20 minutes every other day,” then you are setting a goal that is focused and achievable.
Let’s explore some techniques on how to focus on your goals [...]

Overcoming Procrastination: A Few Easy Steps

Does this sound familiar? You wake up in the morning; have your coffee; read your list of things to do today; then go back to bed. Is this procrastination, or a more serious problem? If it occurs more than once; it is. However, people procrastinate for a variety of reasons such as; fear of failing [...]

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