W@W: Winning at Working

October 26, 2009

Real World Business Etiquette

This week (10/26 to 11/01) on Work Matters we talk about the importance of business etiquette.

Do you think that manners at work don't matter? Think again! You might be surprised how much personal conduct impacts business success.

This week's guest is Diane Gottsman, etiquette expert and founder of the Protocol School of Texas. She's also the author of Pearls of Polish. I think you'll appreciate the sound, practical real-world advice that Diane shares with us.

Then, in our regular show segment, Uncommon Sense, my colleague Beth Pelkofsky joins me to field listener questions. I finish up this week's show with a segment of Myths and Tips.

Let me know your thoughts on the show. Please call my new toll-free number (1-866-944-8195) and tell me what's on your mind. Or if you prefer, contact me with any questions or comments at workmatters@nanrussell.com

I invite you to follow me on Twitter: @nan_russell

Have you read my new book? Take a look at "Hitting Your Stride" on Amazon.com. Or, you might like my book "Nibble Your Way to Success"

Posted by Nan Russell at 09:57 AM

October 19, 2009

If You Lead or Manage Others ...

This week (10/19 to 10/25) on Work Matters we're talking about how to sharpen our leadership skills.

How many great leaders do you know? Are you one of them? Could you become a better one? Join me this week to find out how to better engage staff and build loyal followers.

Our first expert is Mike Mears, author of Leadership Elements. Then I interview Frank McNair author of Golden Rules for Managers and we discuss further how to be a better manager.

eBox:

The Most Annoying Overused Words in the Workplace

Most Annoying Word

Newest Professions, Growing Salaries

I invite you to follow me on Twitter: @nan_russell

Have you read my new book? Take a look at "Hitting Your Stride" on Amazon.com. Or, you might like my book "Nibble Your Way to Success"

Posted by Nan Russell at 10:41 AM

October 12, 2009

Anywhere Work

This week (10/12 to 10/18) on Work Matters we explore what it means to telework.

It has become apparent that telework, mobile work and distributed work are here to stay. I've been affected by it, have you? Find out what you need to know to succeed as a mobile worker or a manager of remote staff.

Join me this week as we talk to telework expert, Michael Dziak. He's also the Chief Operating Officer of e-work.com and author of Telecommuting Success: A Practical Guide for Staying in the Loop while Working Away from the Office

Then, in our regular show segment, Uncommon Sense, my colleague Beth Pelkofsky joins me to field listener questions. I finish the show off with Myths and Tips, where I share my experience from the other side of the desk.

I welcome you to follow me on Twitter: @nan_russell

Have you read my new book? Take a look at "Hitting Your Stride" on Amazon.com. Or, you might like my book "Nibble Your Way to Success"

Posted by Nan Russell at 12:34 PM

October 05, 2009

Different Paths to Success

This week (10/5 to 10/11) on Work Matters we take a look at skilled jobs as technicians and in the trades as career options.

Listen this week as our guests offer that there are many paths to success. First, Joe Lamacchia, author of Blue Collar and Proud of It talks about the excitement and booming job prospects in blue collar trades. Then, Dr. Ken Gray, professor, and author of Workforce Education: The Basics talks about doors that are open to people who explore training options outside of a four-year college degree. I think you'll find their perspectives interesting and refreshing.

I welcome you to follow me on Twitter: @nan_russell

Have you read my new book? Take a look at "Hitting Your Stride" on Amazon.com. Or, you might like my book "Nibble Your Way to Success"

Posted by Nan Russell at 09:13 AM

October 01, 2009

More Winning at Working Tips

For me, winning at working is not about climbing organizational hierarchies but offering the best of your uniqueness and gifts to the world. In that sense, only when we're all winning will we truly all win. I believe that's a vision worth working towards.

Most days, I add winning at working tips on Twitter. You'll find me there as @nan_russell. Here are fifteen of my recent tweets:

Winning at Working TIP #36: Learn by listening not talking; persuade by understanding not arguing; problem-solve by asking not telling.

Winning at Working TIP #37: Step-up. Stop waiting and hoping someone else will take ownership and make things happen. Be that person.

Winning at Working TIP #38: It's a big world we share. It's not a position that helps you see differently, it's the "eyes" you develop.

Winning at Working TIP #39: The impressions we make by how we go about our work, last. How you do what you do differentiates you + or -.

Winning at Working TIP #40: Success takes persistence, determination, commitment, passion, practice, focus and hard work.

Winning at Working TIP #41: Are your thoughts limiting or invigorating? Think you can and your thinking can help make it happen.

Winning at Working TIP #42: Admit when you're wrong. Fix your mistakes, learn from them, move on. Sign of accountable people.

Winning at Working TIP #43: Don't fall into the "maybe" trap: workplace way to say "no." Be decisive and own your answer.

Winning at Working TIP #44: Fuel your progress with incremental action. Accomplishment breeds accomplishment; progress multiplies progress.

Winning at Working TIP #45: Tend your work-acres. Focus there. Don't worry about how others tend their acres down the hall.

Winning at Working TIP #46: Bring yourself to your work, in the deepest sense, and you'll fuel your passion & ignite your spirit.

Winning at Working TIP #47: Refuse to let a soul-depleting boss or environment hijack your self-esteem, passion or dreams. Own your future.

Winning at Working TIP #48: Find the best of who they are and bring it to the world. What are you saving your best efforts for, anyway?

Winning at Working TIP #49: Don't confuse working hard w/ making progress. Progress requires gradual betterment and personal development.

Winning at Working TIP #50: The stories we tell impact how we're perceived at work: team player or not team player; victim or problem-solver.

Posted by Nan Russell at 03:28 PM