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Coca-Cola Killed Their Voicemail & You Should Too
They’ve since changed their answering messages to encourage callers to try later or use an alternative method to contact the person.
The Burnout Gamble #15: The Many Ways to Build Resilient
How can you boost resilience at work? According to a survey by Accountemps, 58% of Canadian workers find themselves stressed on a daily basis.
The Burnout Gamble #9: The Importance of Resilience
Burnout is easy to overlook, but it can affect just about anyone.
The Burnout Gamble #8: The Tech Industry’s Contribution To Burnout
Workplace burnout can be seen in many different industries across the board.
The Burnout Gamble #2: Top Things Causing Employees To Burnout
Every employer appreciates hardworking employees, but there’s a difference between a healthy workload and paving the way for employee burnout.
Every Project Needs Three Plans: An Upside, Regular, and Downside
At the precipice of a new project, is it possible to mitigate most of the predicted risks?
Overwhelmed? Use the Four D’s to Move Projects Forward
You’ve got the same 24 hours as Beyoncé.
How to Let a Client Know If You’re Overwhelmed
As a creative professional, one of the primary benefits that you offer your client is expanded capacity.
Prioritize Better by Asking the Focusing Question
What’s the one thing I can do such that by doing it everything else will be easier or unnecessary?
How To Navigate Difficult Conversations
Sooner or later you will have a difficult conversation with your team.
Give a Better Reply Than “I’m Busy”
If you were asked how your day has been, there’s a good chance that you’d include the word “busy” somewhere in your answer.
Find What You’re Meant to Do: Ask Your Friends
We have all hoped to find a purpose, cause, or belief that will lend meaning to our work lives.
Interview Tip: Gather Intel While You Wait
Physically being in a space exposes you to information and resources that simply aren’t available in company reports or on the internet.
Find Your Hedgehog & You’ll Find Your Purpose
The fox keeps trying new ways to eat the hedgehog, but the hedgehog wears him out by doing his one trick:
Want Busy People to Respond to Your Email? Keep It Short & Urgent
Instead of writing, “I’d love to grab coffee,” say “I could pop by your office for a couple of minutes.”
Make a Good Impression: Introduce Yourself by Who You Help
Human beings make snap decisions – our brains are hardwired in this way as a prehistoric survival mechanism.
You Don’t “Have to” Do Everything
The workplace is rife with things that you seemingly “have to” do.
How to Help Others without Harming Yourself
Whether it’s a coffee meeting, a guest blog or a keynote speech, as you continue to develop notoriety in your industry, you’ll increasingly receive requests to share your expertise with others.