We’ve all heard that exercise helps with stress relief but with schedules jam packed it’s unlikely the most stressed people can make time for it. But there’s good news, according to Chih-Hsiang “Jason” Yang, lead researcher of a study published…
We’ve all heard that exercise helps with stress relief but with schedules jam packed it’s unlikely the most stressed people can make time for it. But there’s good news, according to Chih-Hsiang “Jason” Yang, lead researcher of a study published…
The sandwich feedback technique is a tried-and-true method of structuring feedback so it is easier to deliver and accept. The idea is to start with a bit of praise, then bring up an area that needs improvement, and then finish…
Executives are hired to solve problems. With constantly increasing pace, volume, and pressure, it can be difficult to access the problem-solving areas of your brain. The next time you’re faced with a thorny problem, try this technique: Clearly state the…
One of the most misused concepts in business is the idea of being “strategic.” It often pops up on performance reviews as in, “You need to become more strategic,” but when pressed for additional information, your manager may have difficulty…
An awful lot of emotional energy is expended when people feel out of control at work. Emotions are processed in the brain by the amygdala, which responds powerfully when it perceives anything that looks like a threat. Functional brain imaging…
Distractions come from emotions, thoughts, sounds, and interruptions—which happen constantly. To train yourself so that those distractions don’t hijack your focus, try the ABC method. Authors Dr. Paul Hammerness and Margaret Moore describe the practice as (A) being aware of…
How many times do you find yourself thinking, “There isn’t enough time in the day”? Part of the reason we feel that way is that we underestimate how much time it takes to complete projects, which leads to unrealistic deadlines.…
While most have heard about the importance of networking, it’s often thought of only as it relates to finding a new job. But if you limit networking only to job searching, you’re limiting its utility; your networking skills decline and…
In most offices there are two types of people—the kind that volunteers for everything and the ones who never raise their hands. Neither are good strategies. Unplanned work is often a result of a change in corporate strategy. That can…
When you’re meeting online it’s easy to forget that you’re more visible than you would be in a face-to-face meeting. Most people know to position their webcam to a flattering angle. Also consider what else is visible. Make sure confidential…