During Negotiation Tips For The Workplace ~ Part 1, I told you about how I learned the benefits of negotiating in person or over the phone rather than through email at work. Today I am going to share with you some more tips I learned in class so that you can become...
I recently attended a career seminar at my school and was reminded of a few things. How to Network for the Young Professional Know what networking is and what networking is not. Networking is not about business cards, bothering people, emailing people and waiting for...
I recently came across an article where our President called for more flexible workplaces to accommodate those also trying to raise families. Here is what he said: "Many companies are already leading the way, embracing things like telecommuting, and flextime, and...
Recently, I have been reading Never Eat Alone: And Other Secrets to Success, One Relationship at a Time by Keith Ferrazzi. One of the chapters was about hosting dinner parties and it got me thinking about how my husband and I use to throw a lot more dinner parties...
As I am flying back to Minnesota to re-connect with old friends at my 10 year high school reunion, I am reading Never Eat Alone: And Other Secrets to Success, One Relationship at a Time. This book is about networking and building your connections because you never...
Bob Nelson, author of 1501 Ways to Reward Employees, reports that for 99.4% of employees it was somewhat, very or extremely important for them to be recognized by their managers when they did good work. The top motivators were personal praise, written praise,...
Did you know that there are over 33 million business presentations every day in the United States alone? With so many presentations, can you imagine how many actually have the audience's attention? No matter how smart you are or what wonderful things you have to say,...
So I have to admit, I am kind of jealous that my husband got to take a course called Business Golf in his MBA program. He's out golfing for graduate credit and enjoying the beautiful summer weather. So if it's included in his MBA program, it must be important for...
Who knew you could win awards blogging!!:) So....what did I win? Paige of Some Days You Gotta Dance awarded me with the Beautiful Blogger Award. Right now she has some amazing Christmas in July giveaways that I am loving! Here are the rules: Pass this award to 7...