Criticism can be helpful, but even when it’s constructive, it can be hard to take—especially at work. How do you deal with criticism productively? Jennifer Bridges, PMP, shows you strategies on how to handle criticism at work. Here’s a screenshot…
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Defining skills as either hard or soft is slightly misleading. It implies that one might be more difficult or the other less important. The truth, as always, has a nuance that the jargon misses. Anyone who has spent time in…
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A mentor can help you avoid pitfalls as you maneuver through your career. Jennifer Bridges, PMP, notes how important that relationship is and helps you find a career mentor for yourself. Here’s a screenshot of the whiteboard for your reference….
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Office culture is the set of standards you’re expected to hold when you walk into a work space. They are certainly not consistent, nor are they set in stone. Office culture at one time meant a suit and a tie…
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As professionals with targets, projects to manage and bills to pay, we must perform, whether it’s the beginning of the week or the exhausting end of a long, hard one. And it’s precisely when times get tough that a good…
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Given that some people change jobs on an almost annual basis in today’s economy, one of the common hurdles for the modern worker is the resignation letter. Whether you’ve been recruited into a new position or have found the next…
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Transformational leadership is a creative style of leadership that focuses on a continued push toward growth and a rejection of complacency. Basically, what that means is that everyone has the potential for improvement. And that’s what transformational leader exploits; they…
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Leadership is a combination of innate and learned traits. That’s why great leaders are always pushing themselves to continuously grow. Jennifer Bridges, PMP, shows you three key leadership building activities that will help you become a better leader. Here’s a…
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If you told me you don’t feel stress in the workplace, I wouldn’t believe you. I might ask, “Oh, do you work from home? Is that why you don’t feel stress ‘in the workplace?’” “Are you a professional puppy cuddler?”…
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Everyone negotiates. When there is more than one person involved, actions are almost always preceded by negotiations, whether that’s with friends, family or coworkers. The question isn’t whether you negotiate, but how well do you negotiate? Negotiation is critical for…
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How do you make a good impression on your new boss? Well, first you should try to understand what it means to be a boss in general. A new boss is both a fresh-faced individual and someone who is filling…
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Scores of people talk about leadership and its benefits, but few mention the obstacles that leaders face. Jennifer Bridges, PMP, discusses common leadership challenges, what the role looks like to the team and the larger organization, and how one must…
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You did it! You’ve landed that new job you’ve been trying so hard to get. Unfortunately, transitioning into a new work environment, with new people, new procedures and new office tools can be stressful. Who are the people on your…
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