The 7 Barriers To Great Communications

The art of communicating is to understand that at a deep level we are all really one. There is no separation. When we know this, we immediately overcome the barriers that we build to keep ourselves separate. This article shows you how.

Are Smileys Appropriate in Professional Emails?

When email first began, users discovered a problem. Concise statements and words on a computer monitor didn't communicate emotion or intent very well...

Bad Review Out of the Blue

Sometimes it happens. You think things are going along well at work, or at least adequately enough, until your boss summons you to his or her office and delivers a shock: Unless your performance improves, you will soon be out of a job.

Working for Corporate Aliens

Working for Corporate Aliens can be a really challenging experience. Here are some tips on how to survive and keep your sanity.

Listening is Priceless: 5 Goals for Effective Listening

Think of how many times you have misinterpreted instructions, heard a problem incorrectly, or missed out on business opportunities. Poor listening can lead to challenges in relationships, lack of credibility, lost contacts, inaccurate reporting, rework, dissatisfied customers and lowered productivity.

Managing Conflict In The Workplace

Employees Who Don't Get Along? Here's How To Manage Conflict In The Workplace...

Courtesy - The Lost Art in the Workplace

Do you show enough courtesy to your co-workers? Maybe you think a co-worker is not showing enough courtesy to you? Take a look at this article for some of the more common points of contention at the workplace, and how you should handle them.

4 Problem Personality Types All Professionals Must Learn to Deal With

Sometimes personalities clash, and when they do it becomes difficult to remain professional and continue to work effectively. Dealing with these 4 personality types presents an ongoing challenge, but one that must be mastered in order to be truly successful.

How to Effectively Review Other People's Work

Eventually it will happen. You will have to review somebody's work at your job. This may seem like a daunting task, but it doesn't have to be that way. By following a few simple guidelines you can make this process not only painless on yourself, but also produce a well-done review.

Five Hidden Traps in Meetings

People who take meetings for granted risk being a victim of a trap. Here they are and how to avoid them.

Knowledge Management - Lessons From Martin Luther

Sometimes you need to go back in time -- say four hundred years -- to understand that things have not changed.

Difficult Workplace Conversations: 5 Strategies for Encouraging a Colleague to Talk

What do you do if you want to have a difficult conversation about an important workplace matter but the other person doesn’t? Don't try to cajole or order them into a conversation they don't want. This article suggests several proven strategies to try instead.

Gifts for Administrative Professionals Week

This holiday was originally called Secretary's Day, but is now more commonly known as Administrative Professionals Week. Administrative Professionals Week is always the last full week in April, and Wednesday of that week is sometimes called Administrative Professionals Day. Here are a few ideas on gifts to recognize the administrative professional at your company: