Does the U.S. Open have you thinking about golf this Father’s Day? What about playing Business Golf to advance your career?
With the hype of watching the pros in the U.S. Open or scheduling a tee time to take your dad golfing for Father’s Day, it is easy to forget that golf is actually a business tool. Whether you are golfing with a coworker, entertaining a client or attending game as a customer, golf is a great way to get ahead in your career. In fact, being comfortable on the fairway is often considered a necessity in today’s business world. Here are some tips to use golf to your advantage in your career:
1. Take golf lessons. Whether you are a beginner or you are looking to improve your swing, taking golf lessons is a great idea. If you find yourself turning down golf invitations from friends or business partners because you are not skilled enough, this may be seriously hurting your career. You never want to miss out on a golf opportunity, so take the steps needed to learn how to play and improve your golf skills. Taking golf lessons is also a great place for networking — it’s likely that many of the other people there will be businesspeople in the same situation as you. Check out Play Golf America.com to find a golf instructor near you. Read the rest of this entry »
Excited about the NCAA bracket season? Find out what sports jobs make the NCAA Tournament possible.
March is here and that means one thing for college basketball — the NCAA Tournament. Crossing your fingers in hopes that your team makes it to the Final Four in the NCAA Tournament could very well be one of the most intense and exciting moments of the month (hence the title “March Madness.”) The NCAA Tournament has come a long way since Oregon’s defeat of Ohio State in 1939. The tournament now consists of 64 college basketball teams, as seen in the 2008 NCAA brackets, while the 1939 NCAA brackets show that only eight teams competed in the NCAA Tournament. Read the rest of this entry »
Many things can go wrong at work, and depending on the type of industry you are in or the job you have, your stress level may be high even on a good day. When things go wrong in the workplace, you may need to find some ways to relax or reduce your anxiety. Some people handle pressure better than others, and it is important to know yourself and how much stress you can take. Many people actually perform better with a little bit of stress. Any journalist will tell you that great work has emerged in tense situations with a deadline looming. However, when certain situations crop up at work, here are a few pointers about how to handle them. It is often the smallest stresses that can break the camel’s back. These are all relatively minor situations that can really increase office anxiety and irritate you or those around you. Follow these tips to stay calm in upsetting situations and maintain high levels of efficiency and productivity.
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