Own 100 Skills in 100 Days
I’m Mandy Sha, chief scientist and Editor-in-Chief at the Research Scientist syndicate. Through this blog, I share easy-to-understand tips – in 750 characters only – on 4 career and personal development topics. I started when I was writing tips as LinkedIn’s Top Voice in public speaking and practical skills for leaders.
Browse tips by domain:
Public speaking: scripted & impromptu
Own 100 skills in 100 days + the reflexive journaling method in full-color hardcover or paperback.
Disclaimer: These LinkedIn’s Top Voice tips are provided free of charge to bring value to you and are intended strictly for knowledge-sharing and inspiration purposes. Contact us if you need professional assistance or coaching.
-
How to communicate project progress without creating confusion?
Project progress updates usually involve a review of work completion against the budget, schedule & resources. Minimize confusion with 3 strategies: Read more
-
How to bounce back from a bad public speaking experience?
What doesn’t kill you make you stronger. Here’re 3 ways to pivot & bounce back: Read more
-
How to refine skip patterns in a questionnaire?
Poorly designed skip patterns not only lead to respondent fatigue but also data missingness. Here’re 3 good practices: Read more
-
How to manage your time when working on multiple projects?
Multitasking is unsupported by science – our mind & brain lack the structure to juggle tasks. Try 3 time management strategies: Read more
-
How to become a better project manager?
Project managers keep the train moving while removing or preventing roadblocks. To get better at it, adopt 3 mentalities: Read more
-
How to add self-deprecating humor to your presentation?
It’s only funny when the joke is on you, the speaker. Here’re 3 ways to add self-deprecating humor in your presentation without crossing the line: Read more
-
What is survey vs. human bias in research and how to minimize them?
Survey bias intersects with human bias in the research process. Here’re the 3 basics: Read more
-
How to overcome burnout at work?
Burnout manifests in your physical, emotional, and work quality experiences. Here’re 3 ways to reframe and even color the situation: Read more
-
What to do when your assertiveness is mistaken for aggression?
You’re no villain yet they’re in pain. When you’re misunderstood as an aggressor, consider 3 steps: Read more
-
How to help your team improve their impromptu speaking skills?
Practice makes better. Because it can feel ‘unsafe’ to team members to practice impromptu speaking at work (an environment tied to performance), try 3 alternative ways to help your team: Read more
BROWSE TIPS BY DOMAIN:
PUBLIC SPEAKING: SCRIPTED & IMPROMOPTU refers to oratory skills.
Public speaking skills can be learned through coaching, practice, and by observation. A good speaker has many tools: speech writing, body language, movement, vocal variety, visual aid, and storytelling techniques to entertain, persuade, and inspire. Our easy-to-understand tips cover all of these tools focusing on applied skills such as humor, anti-heckling, giving and receiving feedback, and online audience engagement.
See all public speaking tips
Also see: Speakers to elevate your event #PublicSpeaking4everyone
PROJECT LEADERSHIP is responsible for the ultimate success of the project.
Project leadership skills encompass the planning, execution, and monitoring and control of the project scope, time, and quality, all the while managing resource allocations and client expectations. Our tips are optimized with PMP® expertise and approaches to handle a variety of situations such as clarifying project management vs. leadership, conflict resolution, negotiation with colleagues and clients, and communication and management tools.
See all project leadership tips
USEFUL RESEARCH requires practical research competencies.
It is not impossible to answer research questions while minimizing bias, upholding integrity, and integrating research participants with respect. In our thoughtful yet pragmatic tips, we focus on the implications, not just what to do when it comes to hard-to-reach populations, research decision-making, and various data collection and usability issues.
See all practical research tips
PERSONAL & CAREER DEVELOPMENT go hand in hand.
Achieving a successful career while not feeling peace in your personal life – or vice versa, that your inner peace is constantly being undermined by career setbacks – is not an enjoyable life. We show you how to make tough decisions and still stay true to yourself, such as assertiveness, managing power relationship with your boss, time management, and analytical skills.
