HOT RESOURCES: TIME TO REVIVE OFFICE ETIQUETTE

MAKE THE MOST OF A NOT SO JOLLY YEAR-END REVIEW

If a less than stellar year-end review from your boss hits you like a shock wave, there’s no reason to crumble, assures this Fast Company article. Find tips to pick yourself up from unexpected setbacks and move forward in a constructive way by clicking here.

QUESTIONS IMPROVE YOUR LEADERSHIP SKILLS

The dividends of inquiry are limitless, as you’ll learn in this Harvard Business Review podcast. One big boost is with decision making and goal prioritization. Listen and gain tips on how to use questions to clarify your key priorities and manage your time to achieve them.

STOP ANNOYING CO-WORKERS BY REVIVING OFFICE ETIQUETTE

Office etiquette is crucial for creating a respectful and collaborative work environment. However, many–particularly recent grads and those who started working during remote conditions–may be clueless with office norms. Click here to read how you can lead your team to revive office etiquette to ensure effective communication and reduce conflict.

END THE YEAR WITH A RELATIONSHIP CHECK-IN

The holiday season is a time for celebration–and it’s also a prime opportunity to nurture your professional relationships. This Harvard Business Review article points out that people are typically more open and have a more positive mindset during this time of year. Click here for three steps to help you reestablish ties and revive your network’s connections that can open doors to unexpected job offers, collaboration and mutually beneficial relationships.

SAYING “GOOD LUCK” CAN BE A DOWNER

“Good luck” is a phrase often used with good intention as a sign of encouragement. However, recent studies reveal that it can have an inverse effect that sends mixed messages. Click here to discover the most effective phrases to inspire and push others towards their goals.