Get organized by deleting unnecessary computer files | Upgrade your presentation skills to propel your career | How to collaborate better with your mentor
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A cluttered computer desktop can be stressful and can even impact productivity, but you can stay organized by deleting outdated documents and unnecessary downloads, writes Alyse Kalish. Other items to periodically get rid of include unused apps and old notes that no longer apply.
Don't neglect the art of giving excellent presentations, writes Sarah Landrum. By working on your ability to deliver presentations, you can lead others to see you as an expert and also improve communication skills that carry over into other areas of your career.
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When choosing a mentor, it's important to remember that personal attributes are often more important than simply selecting someone who's at the top of their field, write Vineet Chopra and Sanjay Saint. Mentors frequently wish their mentees could learn to better respect time constraints and to keep meetings and communication short and to the point.
Uber CEO Dara Khosrowshahi has taken an unorthodox step in revamping the culture of the beleaguered company: He went to employees for input and ideas. The result is a list of "cultural norms" that urge employees to celebrate differences and to "do the right thing. Period."
If you're an introvert, make sure your workspace will have a door and that your company makes good use of instant messaging programs and other communication methods, writes Jillian Kramer. Job seekers who define themselves as introverts should also consider whether requirements such as social events could make the job more difficult to handle.
Many people suffer from seasonal affective disorder during winter, according to the Mayo Clinic, but there are ways to cope. Try to start new projects during the colder months and spend your free time with people and activities you enjoy to beat the winter blues, writes Jane Burnett.
A UPS driver summoned police to an Oregon residence on Monday due to screams for help that turned out to be coming from a parrot named Diego. When a deputy arrived, he quickly determined that the bird, which was unharmed and in good spirits, had been yelling "help."
