Make these changes to be more productive Simply by prioritizing your efforts and getting the proper amount of sleep you need to be at your best, you can be a more productive individual. Set aside a time frame for distracting tasks like answering emails instead of doing them throughout the day and use your travel time to learn and add to your work-related knowledge, advises Guy Sheetrit. Business (8/29)How to address negative behavior without seeming pushy
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In order to be assertive without appearing pushy to your coworkers, it's important to begin with an objective statement about what others are doing that you'd like to see changed, writes Andy Molinsky. Afterward, briefly explain how the behavior affects you and how it makes you feel, if applicable. Harvard Business Review online (tiered subscription model) (8/31)
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Ask for an introduction with these email templates The use of an email template can be helpful when asking a peer for an introduction to another person, especially if your message is direct, but leaves the recipient an "out" if they can't help you. In this article, Brent Franson shares email templates to use for asking introductions and following up on your initial email. Fast Company online (9/3)
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Advice for changing careers smoothly Former paralegal Sara Yzaguirre says she doesn't regret changing careers and becoming a coordinator for victim advocacy services, even though the change came with a lot of financial stress. People considering a career transition should seek volunteer work in their desired field and expand their network. The Muse (8/30)
Library patrons have been attempting to use Chuck E. Cheese tokens to pay off their overdue book fines at a library in Massachusetts. The library posted a reminder on Facebook that Chuck E. Cheese tokens can't be accepted, as they don't qualify as legal tender. WBZ-TV (Boston) (9/3)
Responsibilities gravitate to the person who can shoulder them.
