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Leveraging Up!

Take a Look Around and Ask for Input

Soak in the atmosphere of the workplace and ask others

what they like, what they don’t and what could be improved. Really

listen to what they say, then decide what is working well, what ideas
or changes are worth pursuing and which ones are unlikely to

happen. Get started with the small stuff to show you are committed
to your team. Tweaks like flavored coffee, a faster printer, employee

of the month or birthday recognitions, set you up as an “office hero”
who is interested in the comfort and productivity of the team. For

larger issues which require more planning to solve and often more

money, set up a priority list for your Manager, along with the “input”
received from staff members. Your initiative will likely result in some

positive changes and impress your Manager too! Nice perk!

Stay Calm and Assert Yourself!

We’ve all had those days when nothing seems to go right,

or something dreadful occurs. When a missed deadline, a
disgruntled client or office drama warrants a confident approach;

take hold of the situation with clear thoughts, an even tone, and
matter-of-fact demeanor. It is much easier to accept (even from

people who don’t agree with you) than an aggressive approach

featuring hot tempered orders and pronouncements. One too many

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