Have a Little Understanding

A lot of the conflicts that we have in our personal and professional relationships wouldn’t happen if we all (and yes, I am including myself in this statement) had a little more understanding.  Not just understanding what the person is trying to tell you, but understanding the person, as well as the situation fully before forming opinions or jumping to conclusions.  C’mon, can’t we all just get along?!

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Priority Pyramid

Everyone has a different priority at work.  Some are happy being at the bottom of the proverbial totem-pole, some want to be the boss, and others only aspire to middle management.  This can actually be plotted out on a pyramid, and believe it or not, your goals my have an effect on how you perform.

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Comfortable Confrontation

Some people thrive on confrontation, and some shy away from it, but it can sometimes be a necessary evil, especially if you work in a “team” setting and not all the players are pulling their weight.  Confrontation doesn’t have to be something out of a WWE script, however.  There are ways to minimize the tension and make it a productive experience.

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Go Ahead, Be Selfish!

“Me” time can be a prized commodity in a corporate environment, but did you know that in addition to being a blessing to you, it can also help the organization? It can, and Kelly Forrester tells you how.

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Leadership or Management

To my way of thinking, there is a HUGE difference in Managers and Leaders that goes well beyond the semantic.  A Leader is out front, taking the lead, being an example for his team and keeping their well-being in mind.  A Manager, on the other hand, is more of a task-master who (in my experience) rarely understands, or knows how to do the job his subordinates do, and is more concerned with his own personal well-being than that of anyone else.  Okay, my little rant is over.  Regardless of what you are, or see yourself as, here are 101 tips that will help make you more effective.

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