3 Proven Actions to Help Introverts Excel as Leaders
Introverts can learn to exert executive presence as well as extroverts. If you’re an introvert, learn to do three things in meetings.
The COVID Pandemic Left Millions Of Women Out Of Work. Returnships Could Help Them Come Back
o COVID-19 may have left millions of women without a job, but as we slowly recover from the pandemic, we have the chance to inject life into women’s participation in the workforce.
Engage Your Audience: The Q&A
You’ve just wrapped up your presentation, and you’re confident that you’ve conveyed your points clearly and persuasively. Now, it’s time for the the Q&A, which is often the most valuable part of any presentation — it invites dialogue, provides feedback and, when properly handled, allows you to conclude on an energetic and powerful note.
The Art of Listening for What’s Not Being Said: Top 10 Tips
There’s a common formula known as the 7-38-55 rule that indicates only 7% of meaning is conveyed through the words we speak, 38% is informed by tone of voice and 55% by body language. That’s why we can all benefit by learning to better pay attention to what’s not being said whether we’re the one communicating, the one receiving the communication, or both.
KNSD’s Stewart Is a ‘Champion of Change’
Donna Stewart, news operations manager at NBCUniversal Local’s KNSD San Diego and a TVNewsCheck Women in Technology Futurist honoree, closes three decades at the station having helped lead it through fundamental changes through an abundance of patience, communicative strength and intricate technical understanding.
Disney ABC TV’s Lefkovitz: Unafraid to Ask Questions
Marcy Lefkovitz, VP of technology and workflow strategy for Disney ABC TV and TVNewsCheck’s 2021 Women in Technology Leadership Award honoree, cut her teeth as a successful producer and editor before shifting to news technology. The instincts she honed, especially a fearlessness in asking questions, has served her well through major projects like Disney’s DC3 technology hub.
10 Tips for Mastering Any Job Interview
Job interviews are stressful! The secret to successfully passing a job interview and getting the position is to have a plan going in and to be 100% present in the moment when you are getting interviewed.
3 Things the Most Persuasive People Do Differently to Get What They Want
Whether it’s negotiating a salary, interviewing for a job, sharing an idea, or simply asking for a favor, we often assume that our actions, input and requests will be overlooked or rejected. Instead, we should adopt three strategies.
Eight Executives Offer Their Best Advice on Building a Team of Go-To People
Here’s the best advice from eight executives on how to build a go-to team.
How to Give a Powerful Presentation
Communication and leadership go hand in hand, so business leaders need to know how to present well. Here are four elements every presentation should include.
Instead of Multitasking, Go All in on Your Tasks
By focusing more intently on only one thing at a time, we can more fully comprehend what we’re doing, including all of the small-but-important and often overlooked details. The problem is that single-tasking is not as simple as it sounds and might be harder than ever.
Why People Stay Quiet at Work
Speaking up at work is generally seen as a good thing. New research from the University of Pennsylvania explores why employees tend to be uncomfortable with speaking up, and what managers can do about it.
Successful Communication
Good communicators know that just because something was said doesn’t mean it was heard. Great communicators know that even if it was heard it doesn’t mean it was understood.
Apology 101: Make Things Right
Every good apology has three operative elements: acknowledgment, acceptance and amends.
What to Do When a Too-Heavy Workload Is Stressing You Out
What can you do if your too-heavy workload is stressing you out? The following strategies can provide welcome relief.
6 Leaders Share Lessons Gathered during the Pandemic
Top executives at global companies share their approach to overcoming the organizational trauma. Here are four key lessons for leadership to carry with them into the post-pandemic era.
The No. 1 Communication Secret of Great Leaders
Four key points provide the specific ways on being powerfully succinct.
How to Handle a Pandemic-Related Gap on Your Resume
If you are looking for a job with a pandemic-related gap on your resume, you’re certainly not alone. While breaks in employment can traditionally be red flags to hiring managers, you shouldn’t be too concerned about a pause given the current situation.
Former Facebook Ad Chief Carolyn Everson Becomes Instacart’s President, Will Run Ad Biz
Instacart named Carolyn Everson as its new president. The appointment increases women’s leadership roles in the executive branch to 55% at the online grocery delivery service, and also puts two women who held pivotal positions at Facebook in the top two roles — CEO and president.
How to Say Thank You to Your People
Gratitude doesn’t have to be complex to be powerful. Dr. Bob Nelson, author of 1,501 Ways to Reward Employees, offers seven simple tips.