All jobs have their pros and cons. Do your best to limit or eliminate your complaining. No one wants to work with someone who complains all the time. ... more
Respecting others is one of the best ways to show professionalism. Respect should be extended to everyone—your superiors, your co-workers, and those ... more
Being proactive means anticipating needs before they arise. This is a great trait of professionals. Rather than reacting to events and getting flustered, you can try to anticipate what will happen and be prepared in advance. Some ways to be proactive are to (1) ... more
“I find the best way to communicate ‘how’ to do something is to explain *why* it’s done like that. The inclusion of ‘why’ creates a mental framework to understand what someone is doing rather than just correctly following steps. ... more
Instead of saying “For some reason...” or “I don’t know why, but...”, take a moment to articulate why.... In all business communication, especially in writing, entirely avoid any unspecific wording...... ... more