Perseverance is not along race, it is many short races one after another. Sam Elliott
February Tips For Professional Success
Title:
Tip for Organizations:
What is a good short exercise to help a team recognize individual strengths and help sharpen a skill?
Answer:
This is an effective exercise for a small team or breakout of eight members. On an index card containing a team member’s name, write down one of his / her strengths and one skill that could be improved. When everyone has completed each card, allow the group to review their own results.
The person needs to write one action item aimed at sharpening a skill. When the team meets again. Each member should share with the team their action item and one step taken toward improving a skill. The first time after the exercise, the team members should share their strength.
Communication Question:
Question:
How do you show friendliness to a person that does not speak your language?
Answer:
Making direct eye contact with a smile always indicates inclusiveness.
Presence Question:
Question:
How do I approach clothing choices to wear creating a short introduction video?
Answer:
It depends on your message, audience and backdrop. Who is the audience, corporate professionals or individual contributors? Prepare research including role models and messages that will resonate with the audience. For a critical piece, keep the face and message strong with a call to action.
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Question:
What is needed on a business card besides name, phone, and e-mail?
Answer:
The card can be just a basic calling card. However, if it is promoting a service or product, it is helpful to expand the card with that information. Online companies like Vista Print, Tiny Prints, and Shutterfly offer multiple designs and examples of good information on business cards. The bottom line is that it needs to appropriately represent the owner of the card.