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9 Ways to Gain Expert Recognition
No matter what business you are in it always helps to be seen as
an expert. If you were calling someone to fix a drain or sell
your house you would approach the person you saw as most
credible and reputable in that area of expertise.
To...
Don't Use PR...
…lose the confidence of your key target audiences… discourage them from taking actions that lead to your success…fail to achieve your department, division or subsidiary objectives.
A sad scenario that should not occur. In fact, as a manager...
Get Out Of The Stone Age: Give Leadership Talks
PERMISSION TO REPUBLISH: This article may be republished in newsletters and on web sites provided attribution is provided to the author, and it appears with the included copyright, resource box and live web site link. Email notice of intent to...
Italian Cuisine: More Than Pasta
Go to any family restaurant with Italian dining in mind and you are likely to order chicken parmesan, pasta alfredo, spaghetti and meatballs, or maybe a pizza. It is easy to think that some pasta, some marinara sauce, a crust of Italian bread and a...
The Worst PR Mistakes
For a business, non-profit or association manager, they could be fatal, coming as they do in four bitter flavors. Mistake #1 – You limit your PR activity pretty much to placing product and service plugs on radio and in newspapers. Mistake...
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Job Retention Smart Tips
Job Retention Smart Tips
You are now successfully established in your career field. Is it time to kick back and relax? Not if you want to stay employed. With the days of “fire at will” and upsizing and downsizing, knowing what it takes to stay successfully employed is an essential job survival skill.
Listening
qWhen you are not sure about something that is said or done, be sure to ask for clarification.
qDon’t do all the talking. Strive for 60-70% listening, 30-40% talking while on the job.
qDon’t interrupt. Allow adequate time for the person to answer or ask a question.
qKeep your emotions in check. An angry person does not listen well.
qTake time to tune in, reflect back, and ask questions of the other person.
qMaintain good eye contact and an open-mind.
qTry being a counselor for a day. Let a friend or co-worker talk out a problem and listen without judgment or giving advice.
Relating
qEstablish positive relationships with your boss, know his or her strengths/weaknesses, and preferred communication style (in person or in writing).
qFind a mentor to look up to.
qValue diversity and learn from others.
qAccept constructive criticism and learn from mistakes.
qSurround yourself with people who bring out the best in you.
qAvoid getting caught up in office gossip and politicking.
Writing
qBe brief and to the point in all your business correspondence.
qIntroduce one thought per paragraph.
qRead books and magazines in your career field to see what is being researched and written about.
qUse an active rather than passive
voice.
qOrganize your thoughts with an outline before you begin writing.
qConsider how your message will affect your readers.
qKeep your messages concise and avoid sending emotionally-charged messages.
Speaking
qSpeak confidently and directly.
qIf asked to give a presentation, rehearse your material and use visual aids to support your ideas.
qMaintain good eye contact and body language with your audience.
qDon’t preach or try to convince people of your beliefs. Simply state them with conviction and confidence.
qWhenever possible, ask a lot of questions.
qUse paraphrasing (restating what the person has said).
qGive speeches, this will show you how to effectively organize and deliver your message.
Working
qLearn something new every day.
qAsk questions about your job.
qLook for ways you “can do” it.
qProvide solutions and suggestions, not problems and complaints.
qConstantly re-invent yourself.
qChoose a goal, then walk like, walk like, look like, think like, act like and be like it.
A word about the use of e-mail. E-mail is a faster medium than conventional pen and paper. It produces an instant message. It also is a disposable communication---people usually delete it after reading it. Therefore, if you have something important to say, and/or want the message to last, then you should write it the old-fashioned way (memo or letter).
About the Author
Michelle L. Casto, M.Ed is a WHole Life Coach, Speaker, and Author of the Get Smart! LearningBook Series. She can be reached at http://www.getsmartseries.com and http://www.brightlightcoach.com
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