Irene is a great colleague. A senior manager in a large consulting firm, she pitches in when the workload gets heavy, covers for people when they're sick, and stays late when needed, which is often. She's also a leader, serving on boards and raising money at charity auctions. She tries to be home for her kids at dinner time, but often works into the night after they've gone to sleep. That is, on nights when she's not at a business dinner. But if … [Read more...]
Is writing a quick "thank you" email a proper form of business etiquette, or just another frivolous piece of inbox clutter we could do without? In this piece, Peter Bregman of the Harvard Business Review examines how important thanking others via email can be. More … [Read more...]
In the last few days, I've heard New York City described as a tale of two cities: one city of people who were drastically impacted by Hurricane Sandy, and another of those who were merely inconvenienced by it. I am fortunate: I live on the Upper West Side of Manhattan, which was minimally affected. Our kids were out of school for several days but we never lost power and our apartment suffered no damage. We also own a car, which we filled with gas … [Read more...]
![If You're Too Busy to Meditate, Read This [Productivity]](http://newstech24.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/if-youre-too-busy-to-meditate-read-this-productivity-150x150.jpg "If You're Too Busy to Meditate, Read This [Productivity]")
People say the hardest part about meditating is finding the time to meditate. This makes sense: who these days has time to do nothing? It's hard to justify. Meditation brings many benefits: It refreshes us, helps us settle into what's happening now, makes us wiser and gentler, helps us cope in a world that overloads us with information and communication, and more. But if you're still looking for a business case to justify spending time … [Read more...]
![What to Do When You Work With Someone You Don't Like [Coworkers]](http://newstech24.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/what-to-do-when-you-work-with-someone-you-dont-like-coworkers-150x150.jpg "What to Do When You Work With Someone You Don't Like [Coworkers]")
We all have to deal with unpleasant coworkers. Maybe their habits annoy you, they're lazy, or they write rude emails. Don't let them completely ruin your work environment—Harvard Business Review's Peter Bregman offers tips on working with even the most unlikeable colleagues. More … [Read more...]
![The Right Way to Speak to Yourself [Motivation]](http://newstech24.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/the-right-way-to-speak-to-yourself-motivation-150x150.jpg "The Right Way to Speak to Yourself [Motivation]")
What's your inner dialogue like? If it's usually negative, you're harming your self-esteem, productivity, and outlook on life. It's a tough thing to fix, but if you're persistent, the voice inside your head can become your greatest motivator. More … [Read more...]
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