Studies say drinking coffee can be good ... unless youre doing this

Studies say drinking coffee can be good ... unless youre doing thisStudies say drinking coffee can be good ... unless youre doing thisIts that time of the week when you need to hear news about how your daily consumption of coffee is killing you or making you stronger, or a combination of both - leaving you in a constant state of fear, panic or immense confidence as well as hyperactive because you just drank coffee.Ladders has written about how the time of day you drink your first, second and third cup could have a major effect on your energy levels, but in addition to that, your choice of coffee additives may also be impacting your health.And you should probably pay attention, asa study commissioned by the National Coffee Association of 3,000 Americans found that64% of Americans drink a cup of coffee every day. This is a two-point increase from 2017 and the highest percentage in six years. In other words, we as a society are addicted to coffee.Follow Ladders on FlipboardFollow Ladde rs magazines on Flipboard covering Happiness, Productivity, Job Satisfaction, Neuroscience, and moraCoffee can help fend off diseasesCoffee can have some disease-reducing effects. A HarvardNurses Health Studyfound that coffee has some preventative qualities against type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease and another study linked it to helping fight against the onset of Parkinsons.Geoffrey James,on Inc., suggests trying to get yourself to start drinking your coffee black, as the health benefits are immense. Black coffee can help boost memory, make you more intelligent, cleanses your gut, helps your heart, improves your workouts, etc., In other words, it is a miracle in a cup.But you may only be reaping these positive benefits if you are drinking your coffee a certain way, as in not adding in bags and bags of sugar and pouring in the creamer.But your additives can cause troubleBy adding two teaspoons of sugar to each cup and you have two to four cups each day, you are quickly surpa ssing the suggested amount of sugar by health associations. And dont think youre in the safe zone if you are just adding non-dairy creamer. Thats even worse. Most non-dairy creamer brands are full of sugar positiv oils and trans fats on top of that and then artificial flavoring and you have one unhealthy drink in front of you. But thats just a normal cup of coffee you are making.What about all the sugar utopias that are coffee drinks from Dunkin Donuts and Starbucks? Dunkin rolled out the Girl Scout-cookie flavored coffee (because we needed Thin Mints in liquid form) in February and Starbucks has managed to top the Willy Wonka go-to Unicorn Frappucino with something called theCrystal Ball. Its a frozen drink with peach flavoring, whipped cream, and crushed rock candy topping and we assume some caffeine is in there.All these additives wont negate all the disease-reducing benefits of coffee, but they produce an onslaught of other things to worry about.

How to be as graceful as Michelle Obama when you leave your job

How to be as graceful as Michelle Obama when you leave your jobHow to be as graceful as Michelle Obama when you leave your jobTrue Leadership in Times of DespairTaylor Antrim, a Vogue contributor, wrote a fascinating comparison between the Obamas Christmas party in 2015 and the same celebration one year later, in 2016. He talked about how much of a difference twelve months had made for the first family. How subdued their smiles and positivism seemed to be. At the close of 2016, there was little to celebrate. Antrim described a certain sadness heavy in the air within the White House.The grace under pressure leadershipSome weeks later, at Donald Trumps inauguration, the Obamas, Michelle in particular, displayed the same kind of leadership. Grace under pressure. The former first lady tried hard to be reassuring. She spread comfort. Mrs. Obama made it clear that her confidence in Americas prospering future remained unchanged. Judging from her facial expressions during the ceremony, it to ok quite the effort to display leadership through courage in the most surprising of times. We are not talking the nice kind of surprises here.Starting with the blue Tiffany box gaffe, Mrs. Obama endured a lot last Sunday. First, it was the young lady who sounded as if she was weeping for America while singing the US national anthem. Quite the stark contrast from Beyonces powerful performance of the same song four years ago, albeit admittedly lip-sung.Then it was the dreariest presidential speech in history. Trump described Obamas America as a crime-infested, starved and jobless autocracy, where the people had no power. In reality, unemployment was down to 5%, relations with Iran and Cuba had been re-opened, and a historic climate-change accord had been signed in Paris. A worthy legacy, no doubt. Yet, Trumps portrayal of modern-day America was a slap in Obamas face. A humiliation, which Michelle handled like a true leader gracefully climbing up, while others were sinking down.Relate d articlesInspiring resume tips from 2017 Oscars nominationsHow I decide when to leave or stay in a jobThe ultimate guide to building professional reputationSo if there is one lesson you can learn from Michelle, its how to keep your head up as you walk out the office door for the last time. Here are three takeaways to keep you centered during one of the most difficult transitions in life leaving your job.1. You will be very, very emotionalMany studies compare the stress of changing jobs to that of divorce or losing a home. When describing her last months in the White House, Michelle Obama talked of being surprised at how many minuscule things made her tear up. However bad the end of your time at an organization you will nonetheless feel nostalgic. Perhaps even grateful for the lessons learned. Expect to be filled with doubt about leaving your job.There may be weeks in which you give yourself the I-will-quit-today-I-am-so-much-better-than-this pep-talk while in the elevator up to yo ur office. Yet, every time your reach your floor you decide that tomorrow is a better day to leave.When you do finally muster the courage, look to Michelle for inspiration. Dont leave mayhem behind be cooperative and help your team verstndigung im strafverfahren with the change. She did, after all, hug the Trumps on the steps of the White House.2. Take a breakDont throw yourself into something new immediately If you can afford it, take a week off. Go on vacation. Reflect. Plan ahead. Restructure your vision for the future. Follow in Michelles footsteps she announced on January 20th that she will be taking a leave of absence from public engagements. Only to return to her work reinvigorated.You will need to do the same when you leave a job. It can be tempting to immerse yourself into the next big thing. Try to think long-term. Allow yourself the time to decompose the experiences, lessons, hardships and good times you had at your last job. This will allow you to leave your emotional baggage where it belongs in the past.3. Power dressMaking the announcement that you are leaving an organization is a big deal. You are likely to feel scrutinized. There may even be a pinch of guilt, a clenching fist holding onto your stomach. This is the last time that you will be considered part of the team for the remainder of your time at the company you will be an outsider.Be prepared and try to dress the part. Power-dressing will give you an extra confidence boost, allowing you to breeze through this complex time. If you are lacking inspiration, look no further than Michelle Obama Throughout her time as the first lady, she chose to wear relatively unknown designers, who benefited from the attention. Her attire was fun, colorful, feminine, but fitting for the leader she is. Its no wonder she wore red at Trumps inauguration the color of the republican party. Mrs. Obama chose to signify (yet again) her ability to lead by showing respect and acknowledging interpersonal differenc es. She wore red to signify unity, compromise, and a smooth transition between the two administrations.For her smarts, style, courage and composure, we applaud Michelle Obama. See you in 2020, Mrs. President

3 Reasons You Should Open Up to Your New Boss - The Muse

3 Reasons You Should Open Up to Your New Boss - The Muse3 Reasons You Should Open Up to Your New BossUnless youre one of the lucky few, youve probably had at least one bad boss who was so awful, he or she made you question all of humanity. Maybe he was clearly unqualified for the job. Or maybe it felt like she made it herbei job to send you home crying every day. Or, maybe he just smelled. No, really.In any case, weve all been there. The good berichterstattung is that doesnt mean that all your future managers will be just like that person. However, after going through this experience, youre probably skeptical of anyone put in charge of you. So skeptical, that you put up all kinds of mental barriers. But, heres why you need to drop those thoughts before you damage your own career. 1. Youre Setting Yourself Up for a Disastrous RelationshipThink about any relationship youve had with someone whos made assumptions about how things will go down. No matter how much of an effort you make to convince that person that youre not crazy, your relationship will suffer as long as he or she is sure that you are, in fact, a crazy person. The same is true of your relationship with your manager. If youre convinced that he or she is a terrible person, it will be hard for this person to overcome that. And thats no good, since he or she should be your number one advocate at the company.OK, So Youve Adjusted Your Attitude. Now What?Its up to you to feel things out to see if this is appropriate, but in my experience, Ive actually found that its helpful to tell your boss about how youve been treated in the past. If he or she has made it clear things will be run differently, take advantage of that and open up a bit about the kind of management styles that you thrive under (and those you do not). Odds are, youll find that he or shes sympathetic to those times your former supervisor hollered at you in front of the entire company- and often, will even be able to relate. 2. Youre Making it Difficult to Enjoy Your WorkConsider this Youve wanted to design shoes for as long as you can remember, and you finally get a job with your favorite designer. The only problem is that the person youll be reporting to reminds you of an old boss, who reminded you of that annoying kid down the street who used to make you feel terrible about yourself. Except youve barely started. And youre making some really unfair assumptions about a person you just dont know very well. Even worse, youll probably really hate that job just because of those really bad assumptions.OK, So Youre Open to Getting to Know Your Boss. How Do You Do That?Fortunately, the solution here is simple Get to know him or her. Invite him or her to lunch. Ask for a few extra minutes during your next meeting to find out more about what he or shes like outside of work. Feel free to be creative about how you get to know your new supervisor, but do yourself a favor and find a way to do it before you start making some unfair co nnections to a terrible manager you had in a previous life. 3. Youre Keeping Yourself From Moving on With Your LifeTrust me, I get it. I understand what its like to work for someone who uses meetings to come down on you about all the things he or she dislikes about you. I know how bad of a feeling it is to have to do weekly SWOT analyses about your own work to justify the fact that youre still employed. But I also know that as bad as those things are, even the most supportive bosses cant help you get over those previous experiences all by themselves. That part, as hard as it is, is totally up to you. OK, So Thats Starting to Sink in- How Do You Move On?The solution really isnt straightforward. If youre anything like me, you might have a couple really bad supervisors in a row before you find one who actually does his or her best to support you. So, in the meantime, make more time for the things that make you feel good about yourself. In my case, I started writing more. For you, that might look different. Maybe youve been hoping to join a kickball league. Or maybe youve gotten a hundred invitations to a book club that you havent had time for. Make time for activities thatll give you the immediate confidence booster you so badly need (and deserve).Theres nothing fun about working for someone who makes you miserable. However, youre also not making it easy on future bosses if you assume theyll all be just as terrible. Its perfectly normal to need some time to get over previous scoldings at the hand of a miserable supervisor. But, if you want to get up and running at a new job quickly, dont take those previous experiences out on your current boss.

How to Send the Perfect Meeting Follow-Up Email - The Muse

How to Send the Perfect Meeting Follow-Up Email - The MuseHow to Send the Perfect Meeting Follow-Up Email Theres a special kind of exasperation that comes with leaving a meeting feeling even less sure what the point of it was than when you walked in (in which case, maybe someone needs this guide to running effective meetings, this meeting agenda template, or this article outlining when you really should reschedule that meeting). Even if matters arent so extreme- maybe you had a stimulating and engaging conversation- its still disappointing if nothing landseems to come out of it. But theres a simple solution the post-meeting email. The overarching purpose is that it holds everybody accountable to the same expectations. So you have a kollektiv on the same page working toward the same goals, which keeps things efficient and productive and also keeps frustrations down, says Heather Yurovsky, a Muse career coach and the founder of Shatter Shine. Nobody likes feeling like they sat in a me eting that had good momentum and then nothing happens afterwards. Read on for everything you need to know about sending the perfect post-meeting email- so that youre never responsible for thwarting progress on whatever it is you were meeting about. Who Should Send the Post-Meeting Email?Okay, maybe youre all in on the idea of a follow-up email. But how do you know if youre the one who should be sending it? Often its obvious. If you organized the meeting, created the agenda, and ran the thing, then chances are you should be the one closing the loop with a post-meeting missive. Usually its clear at the end of the meeting whos responsible, but sometimes its not, especially if its maybe a new project that no one department technically owns yet, Yurovsky says. You just want to make sure you dont come off like youre barking orders at other people and that it really comes from the right person that people are going to listen to and respect the ownership and deadline.If its a more ambiguous situation, think about whether it makes sense for you to step up to the task. At the end of the meeting, if its not abundantly clear whos responsible for it and you feel equipped to send that email afterward, then raise your hand and say, Hey, happy to send out the post-meeting email, unless theres anyone else that feels like its more appropriate to come from them, Yurovsky says. So youre volunteering. Youre not calling anyone out to put it on them, but youre also giving other people the opportunity to say, Oh no, I think it actually needs to come from Joe.Who Should Be Included?Once the from field is settled, its time to think about the to and cc fields. Make sure youre sending your note to all the meeting participants, including anyone who was on the invite list but perhaps wasnt able to attend. Then think about whether theres anyone you realized should have been in on the meeting as well as any other stakeholders who need to take action or have visibility on the topic. Finally, if youre dealing with more senior colleagues, consider copying their assistants. When Should It Go Out?Its best to send the recap as close to coming out of the meeting as possible, Yurovsky says. If the meetings at the end of the day and you want to wait until first thing the next morning, thats fine, but the closer you are to the meeting, the more momentum is created and it doesnt departure to fall to the bottom of peoples piles.In other words, consider the recap an extension of the meeting and send it off while the discussion is still fresh in your mind and everyone elses. If you know in advance that youll be the one tackling this item, you can even plan ahead by blocking off time on your calendar right after the meeting to get it done. What Should It Include?The purpose of the email is getting everyone on the same page, says Muse career coach Kristina Leonardi. But what exactly goes into it to make that happen depends on the nature of the meeting and what is the intention, what i s the goal? Leonardi says. If there was an issue or a challenge that was being dealt with and the meeting resolved that issue or challenge, it can be kind of like a thank you and self congratulatory, she explains. Or it can be clarifying roles and direction in a particular project or the subsequent action steps that need to be taken and whos supposed to take them. As a general guideline, think about doing some or all of the following Thanking people for their time and effortSummarizing any key points covered or discussed during the meetingOutlining action items and owners as well as deadlines for these next steps Attaching or linking to any relevant resources and documentsInviting people to ask questions or reconveneLeonardi urges you to keep it short and sweet. But even the scope of the email depends on the meeting. If youre coming out of a voreingestellt monthly team meeting or a relatively quick and routine project update meeting, your email can reflect that in its length. If you re sending a follow-up note after a two-hour board meeting or a deep-dive strategy session, itll look a little different. The same goes for your tone. You always want to be polite, even if its a quick email that youre sending out, Yurovsky says. You also want to write in not only the tone of the organization, but of the meeting itself. In short, dont sum up a casual meeting with your teammates in an overly formal tone and dont send out a recap to executives that sounds like youre talking to your buddies at happy hour. As Yurovsky puts it, knowing your audience makes a big difference there. Is There a Template I Can Use?All sound good so far? Cool, now youre probably ready to get down to it. Heres a template you can use in part or in whole, depending on the particular situation. Hi all,Thanks so much for taking the time to meet about topic of meeting today/yesterday. The purpose of the meeting was to succinct articulation of the meeting goal/purpose.As a quick recap, we discussed A s entence or two about topic or point 1A sentence or two about topic or point 2A sentence or two about topic or point 3We came to the conclusion thatA sentence or two about conclusion or insight 1A sentence or two about conclusion or insight 2In order to make this happen, our next steps will beNext step 1 - Name of Owner will complete by dateNext step 2 - Name of Owner will complete by dateNext step 3 - Name of Owner will complete by dateNext step 4 - Name of Owner will complete by dateFor reference, see attached document 1 for a few words about whats in document 1 and why its relevant and attached document 2 for a few words about whats in document 2 and why its relevant.Well plan to meet again in amount of time, but please feel free to reach out with any questions, concerns, or relevant updates in the meantime.Thanks, Your NameWhat About an Example?Heres what that might look like in practice Hi all,Thanks so much for taking the time to meet about our Q3 sales goals earlier. The purpo se of the meeting was to get on the same page about our upcoming targets and discuss any changes we can make or steps we can take in the coming weeks ahead of the quarter to help us all be successful.As a quick recap, we discussed Some of the challenges we faced in Q2, particularly confusion about the implementation process and timeline for the new product internally as well as with prospectsSome of the successful tactics team members employed in Q2 that others might adoptWe came to the conclusion thatWe need clarity and additional training around selling the new product in order to be successful in Q3 as well some new collateral materials for internal and external useSince sharing tactics in this meeting felt so helpful, we will test out having biweekly huddles to pass on tricks and tips more frequentlyIn order to make this happen, our next steps will beSet up and run training session - Jackie will complete by June 20Create one-sheet for internal use - Rob will complete by June 25U pdate presentation materials for external use - Jorge will complete by June 30Set up recurring huddles - Quinn will complete by July 1For reference, see attached the current new product selling document for product info- please reach out with any questions that might be useful to address in new materials- and a document outlining individual, team, and company targets for Q3.Well plan to meet again in two weeks, but please feel free to reach out with any questions, concerns, or relevant updates in the meantime.Thanks, Gina

What You Have to Know About Nurse Resume Template

What You Have to Know About Nurse Resume Template Resume Design templates You will find over 20 web templates to choose from. Templates are thought to be somewhere to get started the difficult procedure for producing the work application. The templates are usually common job application formats that are usually acknowledged by many businesses. Most web templates are easy to put into action, with just an individual mouse click. All you have to do is go through the various resume samples and pick the one which best fits your profile. When there are a couple formatting alternatives to select from, like chronological, functional, and a mix, there are parteicular basics common to all. The absolute most efficient part is it has various unique templates that youll have the capability to select for your resume. There are lots of templates that youre in a place to use to consider the work application. What You Should Do to Find Out About Nurse Resume Template Before Youre Left Behin d If youre new to the discipline of technical writing, then you might not utilize it. Based on our expertise it should become your career objectives and achievements. You have to mention your career objective at the summit of your resume. You might discover tons of great resume templates, but youll have to choose if theyre most likely to help or damage your chances of landing an interview. While My Best Job application gives you the text, it cannot provide you all of the details essential to make your continue standout. Job application services chance to be throughout the internet, and that means you may have come across My Perfect Application. Today, lots of resumes are posted online. Youre able to add content easily. Appropriately, our resumes have a tendency to be the 1st impression a potential employer gets of us. Many resumes proceed through HR initially and theyre not experts locally. Dont neglect to highlight certain skills you have which are linked to the work des cription, in addition to accomplishments youve achieved and tasks youve managed. Subsequently, its important to talk about the job related abilities at length. You may use the skills below. Skills The very best thing to do is create an overview of skills in the sort of bullet points and put them at the peak of your resume, DiRocco suggests. Professional Experience Highlight your experience details together with the position held in various hospitals. Education Your education matters, especially if youre just beginning, so include your school info and degrees youve received, along with details about your particular training. Begin to know the very best nursing resume templates so that youve got a help on getting started. Producing the great registered nurse resume can be challenging, particularly for graduate nurses. Nurses are the center of the healthcare section. They need to have a lot of medical knowledge, and need to be able to perform certain procedures (such as giving vaccinations and drawing blood). Charge nurses have lots of responsibilities. The Dos and Donts of Nurse Resume Template For instance, you might attempt to send out a specific number of resumes weekly. There are lots of standard selections of resumes used to earn application for task openings. You may change your writing file format based on the type of job if youre attempting to find. In some instances what you are going to need isnt a work application template in any manner. Make sure it is perfect to the new job position youre applying for. The very best way is to select the support of Resume contractor for writing a work application so that you may not exactly loose the work prospect. Find mora information about the company and job youre applying for. Each job is present to correct a business issue. If youve held twelve jobs over the previous thirty decades, it can be far better concentrate on your last few positions. Registered nurses have to be licensed. Finding jobs as a registered nurse requires a combo of the proper mindset and a particular set of job seeking skills.

Rumored Buzz on Best Words to Use on a Resume Discovered

Rumored Buzz on Best Words to Use on a Resume Discovered The hiring manager has to experience a pile of resumes every day and is the person who chooses the best resume to get carried forward to the interview procedure. Choose those that best describe what you need to offer, and you will maximize your odds of getting called for an interview. Youve got to fight for your spot and utilize all youve got to impress the man or woman looking into hiring you. An excellent method to prove that youre organized is to compose a well-organized resume. What You Dont Know About Best Words to Use on a Resume The peak of your resume should includecritical key terms and a fast snapshot of your core strengths, Leavy-Detrick states. Though your first reaction may be to concentrate on your abilities and experience, theres a lot of weight in the words you use that describe you as an employee. Everyone employs lead sooner or later on their resume. Instead, utilize a number of terms which best desc ribe your accomplishments to show employers the reach of your achievements. A Secret Weapon for Best Words to Use on a Resume Still, there are specific words and phrases that could definitely give your resume a boost. Only utilize adjectives to describe yourself if youre well prepared to back this up immediately afterwards. The next time you end up asking how you can create your resume strong, dont forget to turn to relevant verbs and steer clear of cliches and soft skills. Rather than adjectives, you can take advantage of nouns that are the foremost priority. Now you should determine the resume keywords and phrases employed for your intended position. Dont use the variety of your present employer if youve got one. See what you could discover useful in showing you made a significant effort ahead of sending your application in. Just upload your resume in their system then paste the full job description to begin the comparison. 25 to 30 is an excellent number, all sections o f a resume included. Best Words to Use on a Resume Fundamentals Explained Its necessary that your resume should seem good and hence use of voices is likewise very important. Attempt not to look as though youre a mimic and you are just borrowing their words for your resume. Dont make the error of answering each job posting with the very saatkorn generic resume. If youre applying for work in communications, its extremely important to use action words. To find out more on what it requires to be a Store Assistant, take a look at our complete Store Assistant Job Description. Begin a work search to get the keywords and phrases you will need, then upload your new resume to Monster. Make heavy use of keywords to demonstrate that you truly know the work place and are very well familiar with the work position you were doing earlier. The very first place to discover keywords to utilize in your resume is the work ad. Expert Stay away from the term expert, if you dont truly are, state s Bensusen. Besides using suitable and productive words to compose a killer resume, there are different things to stay in mind.

How to Choose a Law Enforcement Career

How to Choose a Law Enforcement CareerHow to Choose a Law Enforcement CareerEven after you decide to go for a criminal justice career, the choices dont end. Youll still need to determine what field of criminology youd like to work in. With so much room for specialization, you need to knowhow to make the right choice if you want to go for a law enforcement job. One size does not fit all when it comes to working as a police officer, but fortunately, there are enough special areas within the industry that you can find a career that works for you in just about any specialization. When determining what type of law enforcement career to pursue, you have a lot of decisions to make to pursue the right direction. Level of Government and Jurisdiction Perhaps one of the first things youll want to determine is the level of government you want to work for. Each law enforcement level- local, state, and federal- offers plenty of opportunities in both uniformed and criminal investigative agencie s, each with its own pros and cons. Local Law Enforcement Jobs At the local level, typically all law enforcement careers will begin with a patrol. Basically, everyone at the local level must abflug out as a police officer before they are able to move into areas such as criminal investigations, SWAT, explosive ordnance disposal, or other specialty units. After youve done some time in patrol, you will be able to move up and into more specialized fields. One of the biggest benefits of working for a local agency is that you wont have to worry about moving to start your career, transfer into a new field, or move through the ranks. State Law Enforcement Careers State agencies also have uniformed patrol units usually called state troopers. Troopers are typically responsible for traffic enforcement throughout the state but can have many other duties, depending on the state or agency. In some cases, state agencies may hire investigators who have not had any prior law enforcement expe rience, which means you may be able to bypass the requirement to start out as a patrol officer. Working for a state agency can have a number of benefits over a local department, especially if you want to move up through the ranks. Due to the typically larger sizes of state versus local agencies, there are many more opportunities for advancement at the state level than there are at the local level. You will, however, need to consider the possibility that youll have to move around the state for transfers or promotions, something you would not have to do at the local level. Federal Agentand Officer Jobs Like the state level, the federal government has opportunities for individuals to move right into an investigative role without the need to have been a patrol or uniformed officer. However, the various federal investigative agencies typically require college educations and, in many cases, relevant work experience is also necessary. Also like a state law enforcement career, in the fe deral government, you will very likely be required to relocate. Field offices are operated throughout the country and the U.S. territories. You can also expect to have to move around the country to advance. Job Specializations in Law Enforcement Careers In addition to drehort and jurisdiction, youll want to determine what exactly you would like to do in law enforcement. Different agencies have different missions. Some are tasked with traffic enforcement, while others focus on the environment and conservation. Ultimately, a law enforcement career truly can offer something for everyone. While you probably wont get rich working in law enforcement, there are still plenty of financial incentives plus the chance to make a difference in the lives of everyday people.

3 Attributes You Need to Succeed in a Leadership Role

3 Attributes You Need to Succeed in a Leadership Role3 Attributes You Need to Succeed in a Leadership RoleLets face itbeing a manager or having direct reports in your workplace isnt exactly an intuitive practice. Sure, people may bandy the whole natural born leader phrase about but in reality, leading a team to success takes time, practice, and training. Whether youve recently been promoted or have an eye to a senior level position on your career trajectory, being a successful person in charge is mission critical to growth. While strong skills in this arena cant be granted overnight by Santa Clause or the workplace version of the Tooth Fairy, you can abflug preparing and studying now to sharpen up your skillset. With that in mind, weve compiled three key attributes you need to succeed in a leadership role.Lead by ExampleRemember when your mom used to mutter something about do what I say, not what I do? Well, that works out about as well in the workplace as it did when it came to eati ng your vegetables. Perhaps the most fundamental quality all great leaders possess is an ability to set an example for those in your group and the rest of your company. Perhaps the greatest motivator for those in the workplace is seeing their manager work hard, if not harder than they do. Get into the fray and dont be afraid to get your hands dirty while learning everyday tasks and understanding the functions of those working for you. In the end, youll earn respect, admiration, and a reputation that your workforce will strive to live up to.Know Your LimitationsThis particular leadership quality could have been alternatively named know when to delegate. While you may want to set an example for the rest of your team, this doesnt mean you are capable of doing every job yourself. A successful leader knows that it takes multiple roles and employees to get some of the toughest projects accomplished. Share work with other groups in your company, including reaching out for resources when ne eded. Also dont be afraid to delegate tasks to those you manage, specifically if its within their skillset. Keeping yourself from being overburdened will help you get more done in the end and will also help you develop a reputation for strong teamwork.CommunicationThe last skill that rounds out the management toolbox for successful leaders is a strong communication ability. Whether in writing or verbally, effectively communicating tasks, expectations and your short and long-term vision helps prevent confusion and sets the tone for success versus failure. This is especially important when first beginning a new position or when tasked with implementing a specific project. Psychic mindreading ability is a skill even the most talented among your team wont possess. Communicate key issues and goals, including timelines for completion, and your team will thank you for the clarity.Becoming a strong leader doesnt come naturally to even the most accomplished executives and managers. Practicin g the skills above will set you on the right path to success. Remember to not beat yourself up for the occasional failure or frustration and before you know it people will be admiring your natural leadership skills and ability to manage your team.

How to Stay Motivated at Work

How to Stay Motivated at WorkHow to Stay Motivated at WorkHow to Stay Motivated at WorkHow to keep goin when the goin aint so great.In todays modern job market, candidates are in a position to be sold to. HR and Marketing are partnering together like never before and theyre creating branding initiatives and recruitment campaigns that are geared toward making you want to work there.As candidates, we vokalist a job opportunity leid necessarily by what the employer does or says but in the way that we wish to interpret it. We apply our owncontext filters and might not really hear whats being said (or whats not being said). We may overlook clues in the interview stage that signal a rotten culture or flags that tell us leadership is a mess. Or, we might catch those clues and ignore them anyway.The truth is we want to buy into it. Whether you believe people like being sold to or they like buying, Id split the difference. We like the experience of shopping, and shopping for jobs isnt that di fferent. We will hear what we want to hear from the recruiter or hiring manager and still make our own decisions about the place.This can and will result in disappointment, but dont worry. We all find ourselves in jobs that arent quite what we imagined. Because its work, its not always as simple as just finding a new job. We have bills to pay, mouths to feed, and really - its has to be pretty bad to quit after a month. My advice is always to tough it out for a year at least.When you find yourself in this situation, its really important that you know how to stay motivated at work.Sure, the job might be the pits. Bad culture. Poor leaders. A smorgasbord of un-dream-job-like qualities, but if youre going to be miserable on top of all that, youve got another thing coming.If youre feeling in the pits at work, you need to pull yourself out of it and get motivated. Heres how to stay motivated at work and what you do when the going got tough and youre feeling down and out each day. Here are four self-motivation tips to live by1. Weigh the good.It might be cliche to say, but you need to start off by looking at the bright side. Optimism is going to be the coal in your fire itll keep your engine going and keep you warm. Sometimes you have to stretch yourself to find the good in a situation, but think of whats at stake - your livelihood. Work is where we spend the majority of our time and if we start having feelings of hopelessness there, it could be a slippery slope into depression. Thefacts are there and optimism is good for heart health, life expectancy and success.So how do you conjure up some optimism and self-motivation when the going gets tough? Make a list of everything that is alright with your job. Just write. It doesnt have to be a laundry list of amazing perks, but think about the stuff that is pretty good and start there. You can even start with number one Im employed. Being thankful for the everyday stuff like having a job, is a great way to shift your persp ective. Just google your local unemployment rate and maybe youll feel a bit better.2. Spread the love.When the going gets tough and youre struggling to make yourself happy, try and make someone else happy. In astudy,researchers found that the more people participated in meaningful activities, the happier they were and the more purposeful their lives felt. This is all fine and dandy but how can you apply it at work? Find out what the pain points are and strive to abolish them. Help others out wherever you can. Be a source of positive energy for others. In everything you do, strive to be helpful. It could mean small acts of kindness around the office like refilling the kettle for the next guy or starting a social committee and planning some well-earned fun for your team. Whatever you do, ask yourself if its helpful to someone else and their joy will soon translate to your own.3. Set some goals.Id take an aggressive growth plan and being overworked any day before a job with no purpose or goals. Goals give us meaning and in work, they give us direction. We need a geistesbild to be inspired and without that itll all start to feel pointless. If you find yourself in a situation like this youve got to take the bull by its horns Dont wait for someone to motivate you - try some self-motivation If the vision isnt set, set one. It doesnt have to be an impressive vision, linked to the corporate strategy and all of that. It can be a vision for you and your work. You can frame success within the context of your environment and what is within the scope of your control. Create your own goals, even if theyre small. Having goals and making progress on those goals makes ushappier so go out there and start setting some goals.4. Bask in the sun (when its out).Perspective is everything and gratitude is a big chunk of that. Its so important to realize, acknowledge and be thankful when things are good. Its a great way to know how to stay motivated at work. Being present makes us happi er and critical to that is recognizing the positive. As much as recruiters are trying to tell us dream jobs exist, no job is perfect and there will be highs and lows. Using this information we must trigger ourselves (or better yet, pinch ourselves) when things are going good and relish in it a bit, soak it up. Why? Its going to pass. Hard times will come. Realize that and when the going is good, ride the wave happily.Because we spend 40 hours plus per week at work, its critical that you feel good when youre there. Feeling good starts with you, your perspectives, and attitude. Approach work with optimism, gratitude, and a desire to be helpful and youll have a foundation for a happier workplace.Need help with your resume? 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