In the day-to-day hustle and bustle of our everyday lives, the small yet significant acts of saying ‘please’ and ‘thank you’ to colleagues often get overlooked. However, these simple phrases hold the power to profoundly impact workplace relationships and the overall environment. Incorporating them into our daily interactions is not just about adhering to basic manners; it’s about fostering a culture of respect, appreciation and collaboration.
Summer has waved goodbye, and now it’s back to school, back to work and – for some of us – back to reality. If the idea of diving back into your professional routine feels daunting, you’re not alone. Here are some tips on how to ease back into the swing of things.
Instead of passively waiting for opportunities to come to us, it’s essential to adopt a proactive mindset. By identifying gaps, seeking out new challenges and continually updating our skills, we can position ourselves in places where opportunities are more likely to arise. Remember, the best way to predict the future is to create it.
It’s time to be proactive and create our own opportunities. Here’s how.
First impressions are incredibly powerful. They not only set the tone for all future interactions but can also significantly influence your personal and professional relationships.
A good first impression often sets a favorable tone, allowing for a more forgiving outlook during future exchanges. Starting on the right foot gives you an advantage right from the get-go.
They say you never get a second chance to make a first impression, which underscores the power of making a strong first impression.
Here are some tips to help you master the art of first impressions.
In this installment of Women Who Wow, get to know Maggie Garden, the Director of Business Development at Shipman & Goodwin LLP. I got to know Maggie through LinkedIn and
A friend recently gave me the most touching compliment, calling me a “warrior.”
Noting several challenges I’ve been through over the last few years, including the death of my mom
Happy New Year and welcome back to your overflowing inbox, long list of to-dos and guilt over the resolutions you and I have already broken!
Before you have that ninth
Accomplishing our goals involves setting clear and specific objectives, making a plan to achieve them and taking action towards completing the tasks that are necessary to reach our desired outcome.
Whether or not you realize it, you have a professional brand, and it’s up to you to maximize and leverage it.
Every day, people are searching for you online. They
As we approach Thanksgiving, it’s a time for giving thanks for all that we have and all of those in our lives who have contributed to that bounty – both