When delivering a business presentation, knowing what not to do is just as important as knowing what you should do. Learn about some of the common public speaking mistakes people sometimes make so you can take care to avoid allowing them to creep into your presentations.4 Common Presentation Mistakes to Avoid•Cramming in too much information – Presenters are often very passionate about their topic and so want to tell audien...

If you want to become an influential professional, you have to take steps to boost your credibility. This is true whether you are wanting to increase your influence within your department or organization, as well as if you want to be seen as an influencer within your profession or industry as a whole. It’s a simple fact that people won’t view you as someone with influence unless they see you as having credibility.4 Keys to...

With football season getting started, the sport is likely to make its presence known in the American workplace. Employees who are football fans will likely spend quite a bit of time while they’re at work chatting about recent and upcoming games, updating Fantasy Football rosters, ribbing co-workers who follow rival teams and more. Can this impact productivity in a negative way? Sure it can. However, employers can also lever...

Getting ready for a business presentation requires preparation and practice. There are important steps to delivering a presentation effectively that you need to follow. You must be knowledgeable about your subject matter, but that isn’t enough. You must also have the information organized in a manner that will allow you to quickly capture the interest of your audience and that will keep it all the way through.Attention-Grab...

Is change really the only constant in life? Many well-known thought leaders – as well as at least one ancient Greek philosopher (Heraclitus) – seem to think so. It may not be the only constant, but change is certainly an important – and ongoing – aspect of the world of work.11 Strategies for Overcoming Change ResistanceHR professionals, executives, managers and business owners are well-served by spending some time learning...

Do you want to be viewed as an influencer in your organization or profession? First, you need to realize that you don’t get to decide that you are an influential person. It’s up to other people to decide if they want to allow themselves to be influenced by you. The first step in learning how to cultivate influence lies with considering key behaviors and characteristics of people who tend to be viewed as influential and focu...

It’s a basic fact that providing recognition for employees is a great way to boost employee morale and engagement, as well as to encourage employee loyalty. Unfortunately, things can get so hectic in the workplace that managers and HR professionals sometimes miss out on chances to recognize team members for the great things they do. It’s important to always be on the lookout for opportunities to recognize team members!15 Gr...

You don’t have to be a boss to be an influential person within your company or profession. Whether or not other people see you as an individual has a lot with how you conduct yourself in the workplace. Knowledgeable individuals who focus on building positive workplace relationships built on respect and credibility are the ones most likely to have the ability to influence others.9 Important Keys to Cultivating InfluenceWant...

Business travel can be stressful. This is true whether your job requires travel frequently or if you only take occasional business trips. Try these simple tips to help reduce the stress associated with working on the road.10 Tips to Reduce Business Travel StressLooking to diminish the stress of traveling for work? Try these helpful tips:1. Advance planning: Plan your travel as far ahead of time as possible. This will ensure...

When employees are exhibiting negative behaviors in the workplace, it is important for supervisors to address the problems effectively and promptly. While no manager looks forward to having to have this type of difficult conversation with an employee, communication with employees about negative behaviors when they occur is an important part of every management job.Don’t Delay Dealing With Problem BehaviorsDon’t put off, del...