Have you ever been at a meeting where all you can think about is how much more productive you’d be working alone at your desk? And how much of the company’s money is swirling down the drain while your co-workers surreptitiously check their Blackberries under the table? And how you wish you had made like the crew of the Enola Gay and carried a cyanide capsule with you?
People hate meetings. But it’s not the meetings themselves that are inherently pencil-in-eye inducing, it’s how meetings are run. Without a real leader, meetings can become unproductive and inefficient, not only wasting time and money, but sapping office morale. But it doesn’t have to be this way.
A man knows how to lead. He knows how to run a meeting that starts on time, ends on time, and gets things done.
Art of Manliness shows you how (to Run a Meeting)
Ascending the corporate ladder takes more than just working longer, harder and smarter. To reach the higher rungs, you must take strategic steps to be noticed – and valued – so someone at the top will reach down and help pull you up.
Blog ehow outlines seven simple steps to keep on your list to watch out for and do.
Read more on How to Climb the Corporate Ladder Effectively
Body language can speak more strongly than words. Make sure you say the right things with it. Joe Navarro believes that fluency in nonverbal communication can be as powerful a tool as masterful negotiating techniques or expert salesmanship.
The starting point, he says, is what he calls “personal curbside appeal.” Project yourself as a confident, welcoming person, and your clients, colleagues and bosses will be attracted to you, keen on doing business with you and on promoting you within your organization.
Also sounds like tips for all aspects of life.
Read more about the Secrets Of Nonverbal Communication
No matter what the market conditions, there are always companies looking to hire talented professionals, and those people who are prepared will be in the best position to take advantage of new career opportunities as they are uncovered. Here are some tips for finding the employment you want.
Get the job you want in 2009
Raising your rates is one of the many ways you can go a step further on your personal career ladder. But with people throwing around the words “downturn” and “layoffs”, is this really possible?
WebWorkerDaily believe it is and outline seven simple things we can do to make it happen:
How to Get Paid Better in 2009