The Reality of the Bully

Bullies exist. They are real. How we handle them is the key to our own personal well-being.

Netiquette - Strategies to Acquire Creditability and Reputation as an Onliner - Part I

Netiquette, simply put, is behaving appropriately on the net. Good manners are appreciated everywhere, in real life or in the virtual world. Apparently they seem to be really small things but to get your netiquette right, you have to get the little things right. Remember, every drop is responsible for the existence of an ocean.

Powerful Communication Tips For Managers & Supervisors

Recently I read about a study conducted in 2001, which included approximately 20,000 exit interviews. A major finding in the study was that poor communications skills of supervisors were a leading factor in poor supervisory behavior, which caused people to leave their jobs.

The Essentials Of Business Communication

Communicating so others will listen is an invaluable skill in business and in relationships in general. We are bombarded with thousands and thousands of messages each and every day. We can't pay attention to everything, so we must learn to concentrate only on the things we think are important. Speaking and listening effectively is a science. When you learn to do them both with excellence you will have better relationships and increase your chances of business success tremendously.

How To Be a Good Listener

There are two sides to every conversation, but there is also an important third aspect of communication: listening.

Fall Protection and Safety

Many accidental injuries and even deaths on construction sites are related to falls from high places as well as other trips and slips.

Exhaustion at Work – Don't Make the Same Mistake Imus Did

Exhaustion at work comes about as a result of several factors. The main reason for exhaustion at work is not enough sleep the night before. As with anything in life, our bodies need several things in order to function properly. Sleep is one of them. Deprivation of sleep can cause the sluggishness you feel during the day at work. The lack of sleep keeps you from concentrating and staying focused on the tasks you are expected to perform. Perhaps this was Don Imus' problem – exhaustion - when he 'accidentally' used those unkind words for the Rutgers Girls' Basketball team.

Can We Change The Color Of Our Workplace?

What are the 3 most essential areas in the business: 1. hire the right people for the job 2. build amazing business relationships-vision-planning 3. money

Email Liability - Is Your Company Protected?

With so many emails being used as evidence against companies in legal cases, companies must now look closely at their email and internet policies. This article provides advice on protecting your company from emails that could damage you in court.

Every Business Needs One of These

I work for a company remotely and they have a web site but if anything it is based on the technology of maybe Web 0.5. None of the employees have any way to interact and to compare notes on what in the job works best for them. I have suggested they create a forum but I am told that it is not in the future of the company. The reason a site like MySpace does so well is because they endorse interaction with its members.

Side Stepping Potential Disasters In The Workplace - A Primer

Contrary to popular belief, it is possible to avoid unfavorable situations in the workplace without looking like a prick. Tips on sidestepping potential workplace disasters.

Managing Workplace Negativity - Negativists, Whiners and Complainers

Managing workplace negativity is a learned skill. Do you work with, or manage and supervise negativists, whiners and complainers? How do you deal and communicate effectively with these difficult people? Discover some proven techniques that are easy to incorporate, and will improve morale.

Workplace Predators

Polar bears are known for fierceness and lack of natural predators, although wolves and walruses can kill them. Feeding primarily on seals, the hungry bear featured in a recent episode of Planet Earth, happened on larger prey. Outweighed by the Atlantic walruses, with tusks that can reach three feet long, the Polar bear sought to nuzzle, push and pry his way past a mother to her calf, despite added protection from the walrus group.

What is Your Prospect REALLY Telling You?

Learn secrets to focus beyond the prospects words and to uncover what they are really thinking about you and your product.

Speaking with Your Authentic Voice

Do you have a hard time thinking on your feet and answering questions in the moment? This article will guide you through a five step process for saying what you want the first time around, boost your self-confidence and gain credibility.