SELF IMPROVEMENT AND MOTIVATION

The art of conversation is a necessary skill for almost everything in life. Conversations introduce you to people, important people who could be your mentors, employers, employees, partners or friends. Without conversations as the foundation for those relationships, you’ll have a hard time building a social circle, starting a business or advancing your career. Once a conversation gets going, you should have little problem maintaining that momentum—but for most of us, getting it started is the hardest part. Master these "talking points" to get (and keep) a conversation going: 1. Lead with a compliment. Compliments are the best possible way to begin a conversation. Not only do they provide a perfect opening line and a possible door for discussion, they also make the person feel good about themselves. Starting the conversation off on a positive note is crucial to keep the conversation going. Just remember, the more specific your compliment is, the better—for example, commenting ...

IMPORTANCE OF POSITIVE WORK ENVIRONMENT Most of us spend a huge proportion of our lives at work, so naturally it is important that we have a good environment to work in. The effects of work atmosphere on all aspects of a person’s well-being is much further-reaching than most realise. A   recent study   (Robert Half International, 2012) found that the work environment is the most crucial factor in employee satisfaction. In this article we take a look at why work atmosphere is important and how you can  recognize  the signs that the atmosphere isn’t as good as it should be. THE EFFECTS OF POOR WORK ENVIRONMENT It is a commonly known fact that if one person is feeling down, they bring everyone else down with them. Negativity is contagious, and it can have a detrimental effect on the workplace. Not only does a negative environment cause employees to be unhappy with their jobs, but it makes them less productive. Plus, if they have other things on thei...