Quick questions for you.
How did you start the week?
Did you go to work? Was it
business as usual or did you do an excellent job?
Do you know there are
things you could be doing to make you stand out in a good way in your job?
They are powerful
professional habits. After you put these etiquettes into practice in your job,
you would notice you're:
* Less stressed and
anxious.
* More positive instead of
negative.
* More connected to your
co-workers.
* And, it can even make
you happier!
Now, a few tips to help
you start practising these professional ethics.
Keep
Out the Screaming/Yelling Voice in a Conversation
How loud or soft your voice level is when communicating with co-workers and customers, and how your voice
is heard and the meaning that is interpreted from others can make a difference
in how you’re perceived by others. Therefore, using the appropriate voice
volume and tone, for a given situation, is an important social skill to have as a professional.
Key
Things to Focus on When Interacting
To become a more
compassionate and more confident speaker and support your business/social
relationships allow others to feel comfortable around you when
communicating with them – focus on these three things:
* Make certain you’re not
talking too loudly during interactions for the given situation.
* Ensure your voice is not
overpowering the conversation and unconstructively distressing your
co-workers/customers’ interactions for the given situation.
* Within an appropriate, range for the given situation, speak loud enough for your opinions and thoughts
to be heard by others.
No
Screaming, Please
Do you have something to
say to a co-worker? Don’t call out to him or her several work-stations away.
Walk up to them to deliver your message. Maintain a quiet and professional
environment for the well-being of co-workers.
Move
to the Meeting Room
Poor etiquette and wasting
valuable work hours screams “I don’t care,” and it's a surefire way to irritate
your boss and get you fired! Don’t stand for too long hanging around the office
premises to discuss with co-workers. Move to the meeting room and make your
conversation quick. Better still, schedule personal/sensitive conversations for a lunch break without taking extended lunchtime.
You
Can Help Not Overhearing a Thing
It’s very easy for the
eavesdroppers to defend themselves for listening to other people’s cell phone
conversations, and then, blame the talkers for making calls around them. This
is not a good practice for the professional setting. To avoid listening to
someone else’s conversations in the workplace, keep ears plugged when others
are on the phone.
Reframe
From Saying What You Heard
When you accidentally
listen to someone’s phone conversations in the workplace, never repeat or use
the overhead conversations. It is rude and can make people perceive you harmful
and disengage from you.
Talk
Like a Polished Professional
Using the appropriate
words can make a big difference in how people perceive you. It can
significantly affect your business relationships and even your casual exchanges
with people you interact with outside the office. Words really matter, and yours
should be as polished as your professional ensemble. Avoid improper words and phrases that
are toxic at work. Use proper language to express yourself even in the most
awful situation.
Minimize
Clutter on Your Desk
Keep your desk neat, and
organized. This way, it will be easier for you to find things you need for
work. You can use a fishbowl style arrangement to put things in order on your
desk.
Enjoy the new week!
Love & more success, 💗
Your friend and Coach
~ Damilola Ogunremi
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