Psychology

How to Respond to Negative Feedback in (Almost) Any Possible Scenario

Wouldn’t it be awesome if the only feedback we got from our co-workers and bosses was glowing? Unfortunately, for most of us, feedback is a pretty equal mix of positive and negative. With the good also comes the “Here’s what I’d like to see you improve upon…”

5 years, 10 months ago

3 Phrases That Will Instantly Calm Angry or Emotional People

If only the world were populated exclusively by the sane and rational, your job as a business owner would certainly be a lot easier.

6 years, 5 months ago

What to Say Instead of “Sorry”

Think about it: How many times do you apologize for something small in the workplace?

7 years ago

How to Get Over Your Fear of Your Boss

For each of the eager beavers out there who seize upon any opportunity to remind the higher-ups of their existence, there are handfuls of fearful employees doing whatever they can to avoid unwanted attention or judgement from management.

7 years ago

3 Strategies for Keeping Your Cool at Work

You get a rude email from a co-worker.

7 years, 3 months ago

What To Do When Someone Takes Credit for Your Work

Managers love to extol the virtues of a team mentality. I can’t count how many schlocky motivational posters I’ve seen emblazoned on middle management walls (or fabric-covered cubicle dividers, as the case may be) over the years, all claiming that teamwork is pretty much the solution to everything.

7 years, 3 months ago

The 5 Most Gut-Wrenching Work Moments—and How to Survive Them

No matter how much you love your job, stress at work is inevitable. But how you handle yourself under pressure or in a bad situation speaks volumes about your promotability and leadership potential.

7 years, 3 months ago

How to Never Feel Stressed at Work Again

We all know what “stress” feels like. When your boss tells you, “See me in my office,” your body heats up, your heart starts racing, and your stomach begins to churn. These are just a few of the body’s many possible responses to what we typically call stress, and what scientists call the body’s “fight or flight” response.

7 years, 3 months ago

How to React to a Work Crisis Without Freaking Out

Your venue falls through 72 hours before your biggest event of the year. You offended someone important. Your department’s funding has just been cut—significantly.

7 years, 3 months ago

6 Ways to Deal With Frustrating People

Are some people driving you crazy and blocking your path to success? Try these six tips to remove them as obstacles.

7 years, 3 months ago

13 Ways the Busiest People Ever Avoid Burnout

Sure, you love your job. After all, you wouldn't be doing it if you didn't. But after years of email upon email and never-ending phone conferences, even the best of us can face burnout.

7 years, 3 months ago

The #1 Mistake People Make on Phone Interviews

Increasingly, employers are phone screening job candidates before inviting them for an on-site interview.

7 years, 3 months ago

How to (Nicely) Disagree at Work

Plenty of people avoid conflict at work because they don’t want to rock the boat or they want to be seen as nice and easygoing.

7 years, 5 months ago

How to Get Out of Bed When You Hate Your Job

Even if you have the best job on the planet, there will be days when you just can’t bear to get out of bed to go to work. Fortunately, those days are probably few and far between, and a few recitations of “Tomorrow will be better,” is all you’ll need to get yourself to the office.

7 years, 5 months ago

A Scientific Guide to Effectively Saying No

Learning how to say no is one of the most useful skills you can develop, especially when it comes to living a more productive and healthy life.

7 years, 7 months ago