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- How to be an efficient decision-maker
Many leaders "make decisions when they blow up instead of when they show up," says David Allen, author of "Getting Things Done." To stay organized, Allen suggests collecting notes in as few "in-boxes" as possible and regularly reviewing project list to determine the best course of action. Also, get done right away anything that can be completed in less than two minutes, he says. The Washington Post
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- Are you indispensable?
If you're not showing your boss how you directly contribute to the bottom-line success of the company, you might lose out on plum assignments or even be vulnerable to losing your job, Anita Bruzzese writes. She suggests several ways to make yourself indispensable such as keeping an unhappy customer from leaving, finding ways to cut costs or catching errors. The QuickBase Blog
(6/13)
- Can LinkedIn groups help you break free?
Use LinkedIn groups to meet new people and become exposed to new ideas, not to gripe or talk about your personal life. "A traditional workplace is a box; don’t let LinkedIn mirror your current cubicle. Groups encourage the breaking of the box," this blogger writes. Careerealism.com
(6/13)
- Study: Training certificates lead to bigger paychecks
Professionals without college degrees can increase their income by an average of 20% by getting a training certificate in an area such as computer and information services, transportation and business, finds a Georgetown University study. The study also found the increase was more likely in male-dominated fields than those mostly populated by women. MSNBC/Life Inc. blog
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- Executive headhunter explains how to answer tough interview questions
The question "Why don't you tell me about yourself?" is used by interviewers to find out how you conduct yourself in open-ended situations, writes Russell Reynolds Jr., with Carol Curtis, in this excerpt from "Heads: Business Lessons from an Executive Search Pioneer." "There are many ways to respond to this question correctly and just one wrong way: by asking, 'What do you want to know?' You need to develop a good answer to this question, practice it, and be able to deliver it with poise and confidence," they write. Fast Company online/FC Expert Blog
(6/11)
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- Modify workouts to avoid hitting a plateau, expert says
Changing a workout so the body is asked to do different things helps avoid hitting an exercise plateau, says University of Toronto kinesiology and physical-education professor Scott Thomas. It can be as easy as adding additional workouts each week, increasing exercise intensity or trying a mix of new activities. The Toronto Star
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