Use silence effectively and base your salary requests on solid research of your industry to be more successful in negotiations, writes Don Raskin. Be creative when asking for faster performance reviews or other benefits and never accept a low salary without negotiating, Raskin writes. Fast Company online (7/14) Don't let your delusions hold you down Delusions about having to control your entire reality or worrying about others thinking poorly of you will prevent you from reaching your career potential, writes Allison Maslan. Don't be so afraid to make a mistake that you refuse to take chances, Maslan writes. Entrepreneur online (7/13)
Making the Connection
How to avoid annoying others when you speak Others will stop paying attention to you if the things you say are constantly peppered with exaggerations, excuses or complaints, writes Richard Feloni. You should also avoid gossiping about others whenever possible, Feloni writes. Business Insider (3/30)
3 ways to improve your approach to phone interviews You can improve your performance during phone interviews simply by using a picture of your interviewer to make you feel you're talking to someone in person, writes Peggy McKee. Standing up while talking will give your voice a stronger sound, while looking in the mirror can help you remember to smile when talking, McKee writes. Careerealism.com (7/13)
The Water Cooler
Dinosaurs didn't roar, researchers say A study of dinosaurs' vocal organs has revealed that the mighty animals probably cooed and hummed, not roared, as they crashed through the jungle. "Some may say that this comparison diminishes the awesome power of the dinosaur, but the truth is that it only makes them all the more terrifying," writes Ria Misra. Gizmodo (7/11)
