If you are a good workplace collaborator, you are prized by your employer because you are a goal achiever. Effective collaboration is a learned skill to maximize productivity by teaming with others. Don't confuse collaboration with simple cooperation. Both are positive behaviors, but collaboration is proactive and heavy on taking initiative. Think of bicycle pedals. One pedal does not "cooperate" with the other. Instead, it is an equal push. This is collaboration. Enhance your ability to…

Avoid email blunders that can accidentally send the wrong message, communicate aggression, or demonstrate emotions you do not intend by steering clear of those "digital do not's": 1) Unless explained clearly, do not use "ASAP." It reads like a barked order. 2) Do not use "reply all" unless the topic concerns all recipients. 3) Do not use all uppercase letters - this is perceived as SHOUTING. 4) Do not use chat and texting acronyms. "LOL" is an example that most people understand, but there are…