Increase Personal Effectiveness by Decreasing Bureaucracy

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You may not realize it, but you are most likely impeding your brain function and your personal effectiveness by consciously or unconsciously compartmentalizing your experiences day in and day out. What does this mean? According to one recent article, “Psychologists define compartmentalization as a defense mechanism that we use to avoid the anxiety that arises from… Read more »

Can Professionalism in the Workplace and Politics Mix?

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A recent CareerBuilder survey reveals that “Thirty-six percent of workers reported they discuss politics at work. Forty-three percent expect they will be talking about this year’s presidential election with co-workers.” Much of the time, such discussions about politics in the workplace can be friendly, but the survey reveals that: “23 percent of workers who have discussed politics… Read more »

Boosting Your Professional Presence – For Free

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One of the not-so-secret tips for workplace success and job security is simply maintaining a professional presence each day. Fortunately, this is relatively easy to do on any budget. You don’t need to buy a lot of books or invest in expensive seminars. Here are a few tips to get you started on increasing your… Read more »