When Is Expressing Emotions at Work Acceptable?One of the reasons people may demonstrate extreme emotions at work is to display passion for a cause. Anuj Magazine looks at when expressing emotions at work is acceptable, what the motivations may be, and why people don't show emotions at work.
How to Be a Likable CoworkerIf you want to succeed at work, likability matters. Being likable is a matter of displaying a positive attitude, having a sense of humor, offering an occasional compliment, expressing empathy, listening, and—of course—being a team player. Read on for tips on being more likable (or less unlikable).
To Give a Better Presentation, Don’t Read from Your SlidesWhen giving a presentation, reading the slides verbatim makes you look unprepared, inconsiderate, and unprofessional. And it’s the fastest way to get your audience to stop listening to you. Instead, replace any lengthy text with keywords. Read on for more tips about giving an engaging presentation.
Become a Skilled Problem Solver at WorkSome people view problem solving as jumping directly from the problem to the solution—not just to a solution, but to the solution. And sometimes that works. But with anything more than trivial problems, problem solving is a process. Especially at work, it's important to have a structured approach.
How Software and IT Managers Become NobleDo you look at your IT managers as noble? Are you yourself a manager and believe you're not given the credit you deserve? Anuj Magazine shows that by spending more time mentoring, and not just managing, these IT professionals can start leading and following the true path to nobility.
Why Even Experts and Professionals Should Use ChecklistsMany people think using checklists will slow them down or indicate that they're not good at their jobs. But in reality, even experts can work faster and better with checklists for some tasks. They make you more efficient, ensure nothing's forgotten, and free you up to focus on more important things.
Make Sure You Aren't Killing Your Employees' MoralePoor morale is an energy zapper and leads to lack of cooperation, raw nerves, unproductivity, and, often, the loss of your best employees. But many managers either don't know or don't care that their behavior has a strong—and potentially negative—impact on their employees’ attitude and motivation.
What Helps or Hinders Creativity at Work?If you’re trying to be more creative in how you go about your next project, it may be worth considering some new approaches. Creativity seems to thrive amid moderate distraction, which disrupts the flow of thought and leads to more abstract, broader, and creative thinking. Try these new tactics.
