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In This Issue
- Editor's Notes
- Spotlight - Type Talk At Work
- Not So Labor-Intensive - Stepping back from our overworked lives
- Bug-Eating Bugs - Finding a business niche
- What's New! - Additional NEW Articles, our Expert's latest Advice, Teleclass updates, etc.
- Marketplace - Resources & Services
Happy Halloween! Almost. Crisp fall weather is finally here. Business is back full swing. And some of us are already planning for the approaching holidays.
One of the problems with running an online business is our dependence on technology. A week ago my computer crashed. The good news is that I now have a new system with a 2 gigahertz Pentium® Four processor. And a lovely flat screen monitor which is much easier on my eyes. The bad news is that I’m still trying to catch up. This dilemma forced me to focus on working smarter, rather than too much harder.
Which is something we probably should all try to do. With this in mind, I decided to build this issue around Working Smarter. Each article is designed to help you work smarter instead of harder and still get better results.
Here you’ll find some tips on how to cut the clutter out of your workday (Not So Labor-Intensive) and some ideas for developing a business niche (Bug-Eating Bugs). And because writing is part of nearly everyone’s professional life there’s advice on being a better writer (Top Ten Tips For Writing Like A Pro).
Be sure to check out our What’s New section below. You’ll find all new answers from our experts including tips on changing careers, dealing with sexual harassment and advice on business attire in the states.
Please feel free to send your comments or suggestions to me at arichmond@career-intelligence.com. Let me know what you want to see here and I'll try to bring it to you. And, if you know anyone else who'd enjoy reading The Career Intelligencer, please help us grow by passing it along.
It's your life, make the most of it :)
Annette Richmond
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Do you know what makes your clients tick? What your boss bases her decisions on? How to communicate with colleagues? Myers-Briggs Type Theory can help you answer any or all of these questions. Besides helping you understand yourself, Type theory can help you understand the people you work with. This understanding can help you communicate more effectively, resolve conflicts more quickly and recognize different time-management styles. In short, it can help you get the results you want. That's where Type Talk At Work: How The 16 Personality Types Determine Your Success on the Job by Otto Kroeger and Janet M. Thusen comes in. It's specifically designed to help you recognize and appreciate similarities and differences in the workplace. |
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I've had the pleasure of hearing Kroeger speak. In addition to being one of the most respected authorities on Type theory, Kroeger is an entertaining and engaging speaker. Happily his knowledge and personality jump off the pages of all his books. From cover to cover, Type Talk At Work focuses on the business world. Part 1 explains the basics of Type theory and the Typewatching process. Part 2 discusses how to apply this information to ten areas including problem solving, team building, time management, conflict resolution and sales. Part 3 provides in-depth profiles of each of the sixteen Types at work. While there's no substitute for attending a Myers-Briggs team-building workshop, Type Talk At Work runs a close second. Filled with easy to recognize, often-humorous examples, Type Talk will help you understand why your clients and co-workers behave the way they do. And being able to understand each other is the first step to getting along. Kroeger's other book Type Talk: The 16 Personality Types was reviewed earlier this year. |
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Not So Labor-Intensive |
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Taking a Step Back from our Overworked Lives
By Robert J. Kriegel Ph.D.
Most of us are laboring too much and too hard these days. And everyone in this unpredictable economy and highly competitive work environment has to do more with less or as one manager told me "do more with nothing!"
A nationwide office productivity study by Xerox and Harris Interactive reveals most people are working over 60 hours a week. And over a third are working weekends. This focus on doing everything faster and cheaper has created a workplace in which everybody has shifted into high gear — rushing, racing and running. The problem is that this work style not only increases stress but actually undermines effectiveness and productivity. Read more
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Finding a business niche
By Barbara Bartlein, R.N., M.S.W
Jan Dietrick, general manager of Rincon-Vitova Insectaries Inc. recently received a call from Fox TV. They were looking for 5,000 maggots immediately for a new reality TV show, “Truth or Consequences.”
They had to be clean maggots, according to Ms. Dietrick. “I was informed that the contestants had to eat them.” She responded to the request and got to work. “We’ll wash them, put them in deli containers, and have them ready for you in the morning,” she informed the network.
The bug industry is growing these days—and reality TV is just the beginning. The boom in organic gardening has turned bugs into big business. Read more
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Additional Articles New! - Top Ten Tips For Writing Like A Pro - By Cathy Kessler
Many people love to write, but simply don't feel they are as effective as they could be. Others hate to write, but find themselves in a position of having to for business reasons. Regardless of whether you write advertising or website copy, books, manuals, or simple business letters, there are certain aspects that remain the same.
These top ten tips will help you gain direction for your writing, will give you confidence, and will have you writing like a pro in no time! Read more
Ask the Expert - New!
Wondering what to wear when you're traveling to the US on business? Read advice from image expert Sherry Maysonave. Dealing with sexual harassment? Get advice from career-planning expert Amy Ertel. Wondering how to change careers? Pick up some tips from career planning expert Cindy Pucci. To post your question visit Ask Our Experts.
Networking - Change! Looking for a place to network with other women? A place to get support, share information and advice? Join our discussion group In Transition. To subscribe, send an email to InTransition-subscribe@yahoogroups.com
Teleclasses/Workshops - Change! Our Intro to the MBTI is now available 24/7. We've converted this teleclass to a 5-part-workshop via autoresponder. Start this workshop today! Take our 5 Steps to Choosing the Right Career seminar anytime, day or night. For your convenience, we're now offering this class as a 5-part-seminar via autoresponder. Begin this seminar today! For more information on workshops visit our Tools section.
Job Search - Search for a temporary, contract or permanent job right here. Look through job listings from around the country, courtesy of Net-Temps.
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