The chapter explores breaking down tasks into smaller steps to achieve goals, emphasizing self-advocacy in career progression through nominating oneself and drafting personal recommendations. It also discusses the value of time management, efficiency, and setting boundaries to balance work and personal life effectively. Effective communication strategies like email etiquette, protection of recipients' time, and managing reputation by sharing failures are also highlighted.
Adaira Landry and Resa Lewiss share how to develop your MicroSkills – small actions for big impact on episode 513 of the Teaching in Higher Ed podcast.
Quotes from the episode
I love that no is a complete sentence.
-Resa Lewiss
Taking intentional deliberate breaks makes you even more effective and efficient at work.
-Resa Lewiss
In academics, we are told to always say yes.
-Resa Lewiss