How to Communicate in the Office - The Muse

How to Communicate in the Office - The MuseHow to Communicate in the Office Stellar communication skills can get you out the usual workplace binds. You know cryptic emails, cranky clients, and hard-to-please supervisors.But sometimes, youll come across someone who isnt moody or confusing- shes downright awkward. The issue herein is that relationships are currency, and if you cant even get through a conversation with someone, how are you supposed to work with him?Read on for three of the worst office communicators- and how you can best work with them. (Bonus Weve included a handy guide so you can make sure that youre not committing one of these communication crimes.)1. The ComedianMaybe its a vibe Im sending out, but lately I keep meeting people who laugh throughout entire conversations- even when theyre pretty mundane. For example, the story of you getting to work 10 minutes late because your alarm didnt go off really isnt that hysterical.But if this person is your client (or your bo ss), staring neutrally, or even placating her with a Thats funny can lead to awkwardness. In most cases, Id recommend being authentic, but in this instance a work laugh can go a long way. Of course, you shouldnt overdo it like Monica and Chandler, but you can smile wide and give the same sort of chuckle you would if your grandmother told you a story and you wanted to look amused.Instead of viewing the situation as one where youre forced to be insincere, think of it as a kindness. Either its a nervous habit (in which case pointing it out will only make the other person feel worse), or hes hoping to connect with you- and hes choosing to do so by trying to make you laugh. So, try to let a few out It just may smooth the way toward a better working relationship.2. The Disinterested PersonSure, discussing last quarters numbers is no Broadway show, but its your job. And its pretty uncomfortable when your co-worker spends an entire 20-minute meeting looking painfully bored.Honestly, theres nothing you can do about your co-worker tapping her foot or yawning. The only thing you have control over is how you internalize it. You can think, She has someplace better to be, or you can ask yourself why its bothering you so much. Yes, its rude- but why is it driving you crazy? Are you afraid that youre actually boring your whole team? If so, ask a co-worker you have a close relationship with for some honest feedback. Are you eager to please this person because you think it will increase your odds for versetzung? If so, ask her for targeted feedback.Just be sure you come from a constructive place. Forgo the targeted, Am I boring you? and try, Susan, do you have any suggestions for how I might spice up the middle part of my presentation? I feel like I might be losing my audience for a bit in there. 3. The Person Who Speaks in Internet SlangSometimes, you have to work with people who downright confuse you. Case in point Someone who uses obscure slang. Im not talking about slang an yone who watches primetime television would know, Im talking about slang youd have to really troll Instagram for. For example, you say, John, Could you give me an update on your latest project? Then he responds with, Its on fleek. Umm, what?This is a definitely a time you want to approach the communication gap head-on, but you can do so in a slightly self-deprecating way. Try this Im afraid I dont know what that means- Im never up on the latest slang. For starters, is that a good thing or a bad thing? Addressing the situation in a light-hearted way shows that youre not talking down to him, but also makes it clear that youre going to need him to use words you know. (Bonus This approach also works for people who speak like their main goal is to demonstrate how advanced their vocabulary is.)Now, if this person is a subordinate, youll want to set aside a time to talk about communication in the workplace. Its a pretty straightforward conversation- just as you can wear ripped jeans and sw eatpants outside the office, but at work you try to keep up a mora polished appearance you should view language in a similar way.Are You the Culprit?Maybe you dont come into contact with any of the people mentioned above. (Lucky you) But before you do a happy dance, lets make certain that youre not the one committing the faux pas. If you regularly see the faces below, you may need to change up how you communicate- dont worry weve got you covered1. Youre the JokesterYou think you leave your team in stitches. But you may be mistaken if their laughter looks like thisImage courtesy of Giphy.If so, rein it in a bit. Instead of lightening every conversation with a joke, try to cut back and be a bit more serious. Believe it or not, this will actually lighten the mood, because your employees wont feel pressured to laugh.2. You Look BoredNot that youd ever try to look like Britney Spears at work, but you should never look like this Image courtesy of Giphy.Even if youre not that obvious, you might be putting other signals out that theres someplace youd rather be (think checking your phone or never asking follow-up questions). Next time, try to consciously look engaged and interested.3. You Dont Make SenseNot everyone will be comfortable telling you they have no idea what youre talking about. But you probably need to make a change if they look at you like thisImage courtesy of Giphy.Look familiar? Start taking an extra moment to think before you speak and translate what you might type to a friend into more formal language.Navigating different communication styles will help you connect with more types of people. So, be empathetic and try to adapt. And hey, you never know when your work laugh will come in handy. Photo of people talking courtesy of Shutterstock.

UCMJ Punitive Article 91 - Insubordinate Conduct

UCMJ Punitive Article 91 - Insubordinate ConductUCMJ Punitive Article 91 - Insubordinate ConductWhether it is conduct unbecoming or insubordination with a superior ranking official, chances are if made public through social media, your military career is over. The exact phrasing of insubordination is as follows Text. Any warrant officer or enlisted member who- (1) strikes or assaults a warrant officer, non-commissioned officer, or petty officer, while that officer is in the execution of his office (2) willfully disobeys the lawful order of a warrant officer, noncommissioned officer, or petty officer or (3) treats with contempt or is disrespectful in language or deportment toward a warrant officer, noncommissioned officer, or petty officer while that officer is in the execution of his office shall be punished as a court-martial may direct. Elements. (1) Striking or assaulting warrant, noncommissioned, or petty officer. (a) That the accused welches a warrant officer or enlisted membe r (b) That the accused struck or assaulted a certain warrant, noncommissioned, or petty officer (c) That the striking or assault welches committed while the victim was in the execution of office and (d) That the accused then knew that the rolle struck or assaulted was a warrant, noncommissioned, or petty officer. Note If the victim was the superior noncommissioned or petty officer of the accused, add the following elements (e) That the victim was the superior noncommissioned, or petty officer of the accused and (f) That the accused then knew that the person struck or assaulted was the accuseds superior non-commissioned, or petty officer. (2) Disobeying a warrant, noncommissioned, or petty officer. (a) That the accused was a warrant officer or enlisted member (b) That the accused received a certain lawful order from a certain warrant, noncommissioned, or petty officer (c) That the accused then knew that the person giving the order was a warrant, noncommissioned, or petty officer (d) That the accused had a duty to obey the order and (e) That the accused willfully disobeyed the order. (3) Treating with contempt or being disrespectful in language or deportment toward a warrant, non-commissioned, or petty officer. (a) That the accused was a warrant officer or enlisted member (b) That the accused did or omitted certain acts, or used certain language (c) That such behavior or language was used toward and within sight or hearing of a certain warrant, noncommissioned, or petty officer (d) That the accused then knew that the person toward whom the behavior or language was directed was a warrant, noncommissioned, or petty officer (e) That the victim was then in the execution of office and (f) That under the circumstances the accused, by such behavior or language, treated with contempt or was disrespectful to said warrant, noncommissioned, or petty officer. Note If the victim was the superior noncommissioned, or petty officer of the accused, add the following elements (g) That the victim was the superior noncommissioned, or petty officer of the accused and (h) That the accused then knew that the person toward whom the behavior or language was directed was the accuseds superior noncommissioned, or petty officer. Explanation. (1) In general. Article 91 has the same general objects with respect to warrant, noncommissioned, and petty officers as Articles 89 and 90 have with respect to commissioned officers, namely, to ensure obedience to their lawful orders, and to protect them from violence, insult, or disrespect. Unlike Articles 89, and 90, however, this article does not require a superior-subordinate relationship as an element of any of the offenses denounced. This article does not protect an acting noncommissioned officer or acting petty officer, nor does it protect military police or members of the shore patrol who are not warrant, noncommissioned, or petty officers. (2)Knowledge. All of the offenses prohibited by Article 91 require that the accuse d have actual knowledge that the victim was a warrant, noncommissioned, or petty officer. Actual knowledge may be proved by circumstantial evidence. (3)Striking or assaulting a warrant, noncommissioned, or petty officer. For a discussion of strikes and in the execution of office,seeparagraph 14c. For a discussion of assault, seeparagraph 54c. An assault by a prisoner who has been discharged from the service, or by any other civilian subject tomilitary law, upon a warrant, noncommissioned, or petty officer should be charged under Article 128 or 134. (4)Disobeying a warrant, noncommissioned, or petty officer. Seeparagraph 14c(2), for a discussion of lawfulness, personal nature, form, transmission, and specificity of the order, nature of the disobedience, and time for compliance with the order. (5)Treating with contempt or being disrespectful in language or deportment toward a warrant, non-commissioned, or petty officer. Toward requires that the behavior and language be within the sigh t or hearing of the warrant, noncommissioned, or petty officer concerned. For a discussion of in the execution of his office,seeparagraph 14c. For a discussion of disrespect,seeparagraph 13c. The rules are simple. Do not disobey, disrespect, or defame any military senior, the service, or its people without suffering the consequences. The higher up the chain of command a guilty persons actions climb the more quickly and harshly administered the punishment could be. Be smart. If you are going to be insubordinate or disrespectful do not post it on social media for the world and the military and political establishment to also witness.

How to make time for that passion project if you are too busy with work

How to make time for that passion project if you are too busy with workHow to make time for that passion project if you are too busy with workThe time before work and after work is golden, and its usually completely yours to schedule.Choose to spend some of that time on your passion project.Morning and evening wissens are the bookends of a prosperous life, argues Darren Hardy in his book, The Compound Effect.Move your wake up timeMaking time for your side hustle out of your 95 doesnt necessarily have to be an after-work hours-only type of thing.You can work on them before work hours if youre up for the added challenge.Your morning sets the tone for the rest of your day.Hal Elrod, author of The Miracle Morning The Not-So-Obvious Secret Guaranteed to Transform Your Life explains By simply changing the way you wake up in the morning, you can transform any area of your life, faster than you ever thought possible.Use your mornings to achieve your goals and accomplish some pretty amazing t hings. If you win most of your days, the years will take care of themselves.The hours after you wake up are truly precious because your brain is in one of its most creative states of minds.Thats why many successful people put in an hour or so on their personal projects before they officially start their days.You can get a lot done before dealing with other responsibilities at home or at the office.Carving out the time in the morning to write, create, build, design, and making it a habit, means you would actually follow through.You dont even have to do a lot at a time. Taking small actions every day is what matters.Ian Fleming, who is best known for his James Bond series of spy novels maintained a rigorous morning routine to stay prolific. He once saidWriting about 2,000 words in three hours every morning, Casino Royale dutifully produced itself. I wrote nothing and made no corrections until the book was finished. If I had looked back at what I had written the day before I might have despaired.Early mornings are your sacred time to start your day right - dont fill it with just news, email, social media, apps or notifications.Dont focus on drastic changes in the beginning.Start slowly, by waking just 1530 minutes earlier than usual. Get used to this for a few days. Then cut back another 15 minutes.Do this gradually until you find a suitable time that works for your passion project before your other work begins.Trying to do too many things at once spreads your focus too thin, and makes success less likely.Change your evening routineThe time between clocking out of work and hitting the sheets every night is yours to do whatever you want.How you spend the hours before you go to bed reflects the value you place on the most important things in life.Using that time to pursue something meaningful to you will immensely improve not only your total well being, but sense of self worth.Extracurricular outlets dont just boost your sanity - they feed back into your day job and can actually make you more productive.But the daily grind can easily overshadow passion project like writing a book, starting a blog, learning a new language, starting an online business, creating art, learning an instrument, designing, learning to code, collecting and selling vintage objects etc.The biggest problem many people have is finding TIME to actually put ideas to work.Striking a balance and committing time, attention and energy to that one special project that needs your focus is possible if you really want to pursue a meaningful project.The trick is to turn that passion project into a habitWhat you do every night after work can be life and career changingDont settleSurprise yourself every dayIt doesnt matter if you succeed or fail - all that matters is that you made the effort. Simply taking action is often overlooked - but even the best idea is nothing without action.Decide to pursue your passion project no matter how busy you are and create your best life.Give you rself permission to create something you deeply care about.Spend your mornings and evenings wisely and your passion project will be within reach soon. Set attainable monthly, weekly, and daily goals to help you take action every day.Before you go If you enjoyed this post, you will love Postanly Weekly, my free weekly digest of the best posts about behavior change that affect health, wealth, and productivity. Join over 50,000 people on a mission to build a better life. Courses Thinking in Models and Kaizen Habits.This article first appeared on Medium.

Past Presidents Commend ASME Staff Members for their Efforts in the Wake of Hurricane Sandy

Past Presidents Commend ASME Staff Members for their Efforts in the Wake of Hurricane Sandy Past Presidents Commend ASME Staff Members for their Efforts in the Wake of Hurricane Sandy (From left) ASME Past Presidents Reginald Vachon, Richard Goldstein and Harry Armen during the plaque presentation at ASME Headquarters in New York.At a special presentation at ASME Headquarters in New York, ASME Past Presidents Reginald Vachon, Harry Armen and Richard Goldstein presented ASMEs staff with a plaque recognizing staff members dedication to the Society and to their colleagues in the days following Hurricane Sandys landfall in the U.S. Northeast last autumn.During the presentation, which took place a common area of the new Headquarters called The Hub on March 14, Vachon said that the Committee on Past Presidents had decided at the 2012 ASME Congress in Houston that they wanted to do something to honor the Societys staff members, who had successfully kept two key Society meetings - the Congr ess as well as the Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code meeting in Phoenix - on schedule even though both took place just days after the hurricane hit.We wanted to make sure that your outstanding efforts were not unappreciated or unnoticed by the Committee on Past Presidents, Vachon said.In addition to recognizing the staffs dedication to successfully carrying out the two meetings, Vachon said that the plaque also honored the staffs heartwarming and heartfelt action to raise more than $78,000 to support your fellow colleagues. ASME staff members contributed $78,550 to the Staff Helping Staff Hurricane Sandy Relief Fund that was established shortly after the New York office reopened in early November.

Marine Corps MOS 1812 Tank Crewmember Job

Marine korporation MOS 1812 Tank Crewmember JobMarine Corps MOS 1812 Tank Crewmember JobThe tank crewmembers in the Marines have a few different responsibilities, but all center around driving, maintaining and operating the weapons systems on tanks. The tank crewmembers prepare the tanks, ammunition, personnel, and equipment for movement and combat. The various jobs of a Tank Crewman include operating, maintaining, firing and maneuvering the 70-ton M1A1 Abrams tank. Tank Platoon in the Marines A Marine Corps tank platoon supports ground forces, with the Marine Corps M1A1 Abrams tank, a heavily armored tank that has a 1,500-horsepower engine. Every Marine tank platoon has four M1A1 Abrams battle tanks. The typical duties of the tank platoon include preparing tanks, personnel, and equipment for movement and combat preparation of ammunition for firing, locating targets, loading, aiming and firing of organic tank weapons, driving the tank, and performing necessary maintenance. Tank c rewmen include a tank gunner, who preps personnel and equipment as well as the tank for movement and combat, and as the title suggests, employs the tanks weapons system. The tank driver does what this title suggests, moving the tank in order to fire on targets, and has maintenance and operational responsibilities. The tank commander oversees all operations of the tank and its crew. This MOS (Military Occupation Specialty) is considered a PMOS (Primary Military Occupation Specialty), and the rankrange for this MOS goes from Private all the way up to Master Gunnery Sergeant M1A1 Tank Crewmember Job Description As members of an M1A1 tank crew or unit, M1A1 tank crewmembers perform various duties around the operation and maintenance of the tank. This includes everything from tactical employment to firing and maneuvering. Typical duties of a tank crewmembers include preparing tanks, personnel, and equipment for movement and combat, preparation of ammunition for firing locating target s loading, aiming and firing of organic tank weapons using the tank fire control system driving the tank and performance of operator- level preventive and corrective maintenance. Job Requirements of MOS 1812 After recruit training, Marines tank crewmembers take the M1A1 Armor Crewmember Course at Fort Knox, Kentucky. In addition, tank crewmen must possess a General Technical score from theArmed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery(ASVAB) test of 90 or higher.All tank crewmembers need to have vision correctable to 20/20 and must havenormalcolor vision (no color-blindness). This training will include on-the-job training as well as skills training under simulated combat conditions. Its a lengthy process conducted in stages but it provides comprehensive and thorough instruction. MOS qualified prior tafelgeschirr reservists may be certified as tank crewmembers after completion of a two-phase training syllabus along with a 21-day attendance at the Marine Corps M1A1 Reserve Tank Comman der/Gunner Course at Fort Knox. Post-Military Career Options for MOS 1812 Although there wont be a lot of opportunities to drive a tank or fire its weapons outside the military, there are some career options, including driving, maneuvering and loading big trucks and heavy equipment like tractors.

Starbucks Resume - Overview

Starbucks Resume - Overview Teamwork is the capability to work well with different people and be adaptable as a way to deal effectively with the demands set on the team. People skills are essential. Customer awareness is the capability to understand the requirements of your customers. The business hires lots of people at various positions around the nation, baristas being the individuals who are highest in number. You might have to have a very good hintergrund in customer services and take pleasure in serving clients and helping them to create a great visit. You are going to be expected to welcome all customers and make an effort to attach with them. In case you have expertise with a particular sort of software, for instance, include it in the experience section. Starbucks Resume - the Conspiracy For the rest of the positions your application will stay active for 12 months. Its normal for the process to last 3 weeks. When a job opens up, you will be the very first to unde rstand about doing it. So, it is a fairly simplistic job. Prepare schedules alongside apportions partner work hours and schedule partners time off. A proactive job search allows you to accomplish this, and discover work that fits. At the close of the day personal referrals still count for lots of new hires at STARBUCKS. Review Starbucks career page to learn more concerning the firms hiring process. The company activities are split between primary pursuits and secondary pursuits. Most barista job descriptions incorporate the most frequently made duties that will be done. You dont have to include different details from previous work that dont have any relevance to turning into a Barista. A baristas job is an excellent chance to create valuable leadership abilities. Severe as its financial needs might be, you also need to work out what you will put money into. A career objective is a short statement that expresses your professional objective. Remember the responsibilities v ary based on the job and the company, so read the work listing carefully first. The job, the business, and the institution proved not the appropriate fit for me. As an example, during the interview, the hiring manager might even ask you to earn a drink immediately Our resume builder makes it simple to create a well-written resume in a couple of minutes. It is possible to supplement whats on the webpage with links to your work but you need to motivate the hiring manager to take the additional step required. Needless to say, you always need to get a great relationship with your manager. Starbucks Resume Can Be Fun for Everyone The summary isnt as detailed. The qualifications summary is put close to the top of the resume. It can be a powerful tool to get you the interview. Therefore if youd like to go noticed instantly, you should incorporate an overview of qualifications on your resume. Whether its because of the high degree of caffeine found in coffee or some individuals ju st arent themselves in the early hours, but the job of a Barista can be quite stressful. Barista job description Coffee shops are always watching out for baristas with the valuable skills to be successful in the job. A Barista is similar to a bartender. An excellent Barista isnt just a person who knows how to create decent espresso. When you would like to receive a job at your favourite coffee shop, acquiring a well-written resume certainly helps. Much like making a superior cup of coffee. If you want to submit an application for a role at Starbucks then you may be interested in coffee and or the drinks, catering business. The sole difference is that a lot of the drinks you are going to be making are very hot Everyone should come in with questions unique to the business of Starbucks. There are many reasons to make an application for a position in Starbucks.

ZALP to Host Free Employee Referral Evaluation Webinar May 15, 2014

ZALP to Host Free Employee Referral Evaluation Webinar May 15, 2014 When was the last time your business evaluated its employee referral program? If its been awhile, do not fret employee referral software provider, ZALP, has just what you need. In association with ere.net, ZALP will host a FREE webinar to help businesses evaluate their employee referral programs to help employers make the most of their referral programs.Speakers Kevin Walters and Linda BrennerTopic Is Your Employee Referral Program as Good as You Think?Time Thursday, May 15, 2014, 200 pm ETThe company says its upcoming webinar will give a complete check list to ensure a successful employee referral program through a thorough analysis using key parameters.It will also highlight action steps to consider for an effective employee referral strategy to source quality referrals.Participants will learn about-Performance gaps and evaluati on of referral programs-Importance of educating your employees about employee referral benefits-Strategies to ensure excellent referral hire quality and volumeIf you are unable to attend on the upcoming webinar, ZALP has you covered. Upon registration, businesses will automatically receive a link to the webinar recording to view at their convenience.Click here to reserve your spot today.