It’s hard to carve out time to relax in a 24/7 world. But just as it’s healthy to focus at work — ignoring Facebook and personal email — you must occasionally leave work behind. Here’s how: Clearly schedule your time. Treat downtime like a work meeting: Schedule it. Book evenings off, one to two days a week free of work, Continue reading
Self-improvement is necessary to getting ahead. But whether you want to be better at public speaking, using social media, or analyzing data, how do you start? Here are three general rules to follow: Start small. Learning new skills can feel overwhelming. Focus on one and break it down into manageable goals. For example, if you’re trying to become more assertive, Continue reading
Inspirational leaders have charisma. People want to hear what they have to say and do what they advise. But can you learn to be inspiring? Sure. Here are three things you can do to build your charisma: Focus on others. Don’t concentrate on what you need and want. Understand what others care about. The more you relate on a human Continue reading
When preparing a presentation, it’s tempting to fill your slides with as much content as possible. But it’s your job to carefully arrange the elements so that your audience can both process the information and hear what you’re saying. Don’t crowd the slide with so much content that it competes for attention. Respect the white space (the open space surrounding Continue reading