今天起做得更好：10招提升工作表现

1. Get organized
要有条理

First, conquer your email inbox with a system of prioritizing urgent items, putting less pressing tasks on a to-do list, and responding to and deleting any messages you can dispose of quickly.
首先，征服你的电子邮件收件箱，制订一套优先处理紧急事项的方法，将不那么紧迫的问题列在待办事项清单上，回复你能很快处理的任何信息并在完成后删除。

2. Stop trying to multitask
停止同时处理多项任务

A 2009 Stanford study showed that heavy multitaskers had much weaker concentration than those who focused on one or two projects at a time.
2009年，一组斯坦福研究人员发布了一份研究报告，显示一心多用的人不能象一次专注于一或两个项目的人那样集中注意力。

3. Put yourself in the mindset of your boss
适应你老板的思维方式

Empathize, pay attention to her style, and try to stay one step ahead.
体会你老板的心理，注意她的风格，并努力先行一步。

4. Forge good relationships with colleagues
与你直接领域外的同事建立牢固的关系

That includes the staff in the human resources department, the information technology pros, and the cleaning and security workers.
这包括人力资源部门和信息技术部门的员工，以及保安和清洁工。

5. Focus on listening
注意倾听

Listen closely to your boss’s requests but also listen to your colleagues and subordinates.
注意听你老板讲什么，但还要留意倾听你的同事和下属。