How to Stay Awake during a Boring Meeting Have you ever had a hard time trying to stay awake during a boring meeting? Here are some tips to keep you alert, attentive, and wired during a potential snoozefest.
How to Hold On to Your Job during a MergerAlthough there is no sure way to survive a merger, there are many things you can do to hold on to your job. From knowing how to deal with office politics to being a team player, there are several ways you can significantly improve the odds that your job is secure.
Apologizing: Good Idea or Means to Manipulate?An apology can defuse anger, restore goodwill, and mend damaged relationships. And, often, an apology is just the right thing to do. Research shows that apologies in innocuous situations can counteract annoyed responses, and some hospitals have even established medical apology programs.
The Case for Napping on the JobNapping is healthy. Just ask a cat! And, there’s growing evidence that humans napping during work hours can boost their energy level, or at least prevent its decline. Napping also can improve cognitive functioning by speeding up and improving memory consolidation.
Six Techniques for Conquering Presentation AnxietyMost people who experience stage fright are able to reduce it to a manageable level through preparation, practice, and persistence. But, if your nervousness feels extreme or even just unsettling, here are some popular techniques that may help you overcome it.
IT Management and Software Dominate Most Hated Professions—Why?Of the top ten most hated jobs in the US, more come from the computer and software fields than anywhere else. What's making workers so unhappy in these positions while QA engineers sit atop the list of having the happiest job in the US?
The Role of a Project Manager in an Agile EnvironmentIn a recent post on Linkedin, a question was asked about the role of project managers in a fully agile environment. Joe Townsend weighs in and describes how a project manager can fit in with Scrum while adhering to the principles of the Agile Manifesto.
Babies, CEOs, Gorillas, and Other LiarsEverybody lies at one time or another, whether it’s a tiny white lie or a gigunda fabrication. Occasional fibbing keeps things civil, but it’s disconcerting to realize how ubiquitous lying is. Friends, family, and coworkers lie--even babies and animals. So, how do you know if you're being lied to?
