A few facts should help one contractor guard against too many more sleepless nights.
Friday, October 9, 2015
9 Qualities of Amazing Public Speakers
Speaking in front of a large group can be turn many people into a bundle of nerves, but if you are out to make an impact for the greater good, then avoiding public speaking isn’t an option.
You have to channel all of the inner courage locked inside of you.
Public speaking is all about sharing your ideas, concepts and views with a large crowd in order to spread awareness or open hearts to new directions.
Without a sharp, focused and confident mind however, it can all come crashing down fast.
Let me share with you what I’ve gathered — the finest tricks and tips to channel the natural orator within.
1. Have Confidence
A true public debater is one who displays absolute certainty about the topic he or she wishes to share and discuss with their audience. You know the subject will be welcomed openly by the audience, because of your familiarity and interest in it.
Having understood how well the listeners will perceive a speech and believing in a positive outcome is another sign of a speaker’s confidence.
2. Keep it Simple
You are not here to present an elaborate dissertation. You’re merely spreading your message, concept and viewpoints in the quickest and most easily understandable manner possible.
Don’t overthink it. What you have to say will come through best if you aren’t trying to impress anyone by complicating your message.
3. Be Passionate
Doing research about a topic is of course important, but the reason it stays with and affects an audience is because of your strong feelings. You have a fire inside you about this subject you have to make sure that it appears as such in the eyes of your audience.
In fact, you have so much passion you will look under every ominous object and examine each anomaly to present your topic with legitimacy and accuracy.
4. Be Bold
You are the type to speak about something that most will turn away from due to frustration or controversy. Because of you have good and unbiased intentions, you shouldn’t back away from speaking your mind.
This charming characteristic increases your visibility and improves your standing as an orator.
5. Find Your Eloquence
Talking without stuttering is one of the most sought-after skills that obviously only the well-versed speakers harbor. One simple way to develop this is to practice your speech so often that you could do it in your sleep.
Having such a firm grasp of language that your speech sounds like poetry invites more listeners even if it’s not in their area of interest.
6. Be Humble and Friendly
Aside from possessing innate knowledge in your area of study and fortitude in expressing it, display a friendly outgoing demeanor will make your speeches more attractive.
Who wouldn’t want to follow someone who can keep the crowd delighted and engaged while remaining down-to-earth? Don’t shy away from sharing a few quick and witty jokes, or a personal anecdote or two.
7. Get Presentable
To boost your credibility to your audience, you will need to look the part of an esteemed speaker that is both professional and sophisticated.
Being sharply dressed reveals your attitude — people and critics will take you and your discussions more seriously. It can also help you feel more confident — there’s a reason people say you should dress for the role you want to have.
8. Be Informed
Naturally, a great speaker knows exactly what he or she is talking about. The only way to invigorate your audience and slay the doubts of every critic is how precise and authentic your speech is.
Understand the arguments to your point of view, and leave no room for contradictions, eyebrow-raising moments or miscommunication.
9. Openly Welcome Criticism
To seal the marriage between amazing and public speaker, you must be open to all kinds of criticisms the audience might have in store for you. Whether they’re merely doubts, questions for clarification or harsh feedback, you must welcome all of it with calmness and respond in a polite tone.
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There’s a running joke that since many people are more afraid of public speaking than death, they’d rather be in the coffin than giving the eulogy. Public speaking doesn’t have to be frightening — in fact it can be invigorating. Adopt these qualities and you can get your message to the masses in no time.
(Photo by Nadine Dereza / CC BY)
Thursday, October 8, 2015
Sixth successive slip in growth of IT contractor demand
Whispers of another rate cut put the dampeners on an already subdued September.
Lay down late payment law, commissioner told
Existing remedies for the unpaid hailed as better than new cures.
Wednesday, October 7, 2015
Late payers 'pushing suppliers into VAT arrears'
The upturn is helping stack the odds of small traders paying VAT on time against them.
A contractor's guide to Jobseeker's Allowance
The ins, outs and even the ethics of claiming benefits while you're on the bench.
How to Deal with a Micromanager
At first you thought they were just being very responsible.
Later you may have dubbed them “nitpicky.”
Until finally you realized that the perfect word for them is “micromanager,” and it’s definitely not a compliment.
Working with a micromanager can be extremely stressful and frustrating.
The act of micromanaging usually stems from perfectionism and distrust. Your micromanager may think that by clearly defining roles and specifying which task should be achieved exactly when and how, he is eliminating any chances of failure or mistakes.
To nip this evil in the bud requires a little patience. Here are six ways you can deal with a micromanager.
1. Do a Self-Assessment
Has your manager always treated you this way? Was there ever a time when she let you work more freely? Perhaps he feels the need to micromanage you because you have developed a tendency to slack when work is required.
Have you missed a deadline? Messed up your track record? If yes, you shouldn’t be blaming your boss for making sure you deliver what is expected.
In this case, you only need to prove that you can make do without your boss’ “help.” Keep doing your job, deliver your work on time, and when you have proven you can do that (think three or four projects later), ask for a little more freedom when working.
2. Find Out If You’re the Only One
Does your boss lay out a long list of tasks every day along with detailed explanation of how to them and when? If you’re the only one receiving such “lists” or having a problem with the way your boss dictates your work, chances are, your boss is only micromanaging you.
Schedule some time to talk with your boss. Find out what you did to his or her trust in the way you work and come up with some ways to rebuild or regain that trust.
3. Give It Time
Managers tend to micromanage recent hires for understandable reasons. If you’ve just acquired a new position, don’t immediately jump to the conclusion that you have a big bad boss who likes to always be in command.
Your boss assumes that since you’re new to the job, you might face a situation you’re completely lost about what to do, in which case you might end up doing something wrong.
To reduce the possibility of costly mistakes, your boss will choose to keep a close eye on you. Give it some time — several months perhaps — and let the relationship ease on its own once trust and rapport has been built.
4. Predict What They Want and Do It
Sometimes, we get so accustomed to being babysat that we make it our only drive. If your boss tends to push you with constant reminders or updates for progress and you make that push or pressure the only time when you actually think about what needs to be done, you have deliberately chosen micromanagement over self-management.
Put a halt to this by anticipating what your boss wants and make an effort to complete it ahead of time. This efficiency will prove that you have your task-list under control and she doesn’t need to be on guard all the time.
5. Keep Them Posted
Micromanagers usually want to know everything that’s been going on. Call them a control-freak or whatever you like, but their need to always be on the top of everything is sometimes what makes them effective managers.
If your manager isn’t frequented with feedback or updates from your end, you can expect him to ask you what you’ve been up to or inquire about details on where you’re at with your work. Put a stop to this by simply keeping him posted with emails, memos, or any other quick and easy communication method.
That way, you’ve set aside the worry before any report is demanded. Your boss will also realize that you are organized and accountable and that there’s no need for unnecessary involvement.
6. Talk It Out
It could be that your micromanager is unaware of her behavior. If you feel that the behavior is creating a stressful environment, and you’d much rather work on your own with discretion to carry out the tasks in a manner you like, tell her that this is how you feel.
However, do be very careful with this approach — communicate in a way that is positive and not blaming. Try this as the last resort — use it only when you feel that the micromanaging is getting out of hand and negatively affecting your work.
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If any of the above strategies work, don’t let the opportunity of thanking your boss for trusting you go away! Let her know how much you appreciate the new approach. In the end, try to understand that like you, your boss is trying to do his job in the best way possible.
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