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Are You Working Under a Micromanager?

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When someone has been termed a micromanager at one time or another in their working career, it probably is not something they wanted to rush ahead and place on their resume for all the world to see. Not only does the term bring unwanted attention to the individual, but it can also lead to an [...]

December 5, 2011 7 comments CLICK HERE TO READ THE FULL ARTICLE →

Change the World from A Cubicle

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By, Patricia Brehm To all the young professionals, congratulations! You’ve taken the next step in your life, graduated college, found or are trying to find a job, and trekking firmly towards independence. In the past, you’ve sat through impassioned speeches about how people are changing the world and how you’re next. Then the dust settles [...]

April 17, 2011 5 comments CLICK HERE TO READ THE FULL ARTICLE →

Nice Girls Finish Last In The Workplace

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I used to be very naive (and still am) in my thinking. I admit up until the last couple of years, I used to think everyone had a heart and wanted to look out for those around them. Crazy and naive, I know. I’ve matured and realized that is far from the case. It’s a [...]

September 13, 2010 5 comments CLICK HERE TO READ THE FULL ARTICLE →

Changing Fields: Advice from a Career Coach

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Today’s career dilemma is addressed by Chrissy Scivicque, founder of eatyourcareer.com. “Dear Chrissy,  I love your blog and the career advice you give, so I felt you were the perfect person to ask about my career dilemma.  I currently work in the financial world and am eager to make a switch into marketing.  Although I don’t have [...]

August 2, 2010 1 comment CLICK HERE TO READ THE FULL ARTICLE →

A Remedy for “The Pleasing Disease”

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Many women are in the business of pleasing others. Sometimes this is a wonderful thing.  Other times, our “pleasing disease” is the reason we get ourselves into trouble. For example, have you ever mistakenly told two or more people you could meet with them on the same day knowing it was going to be a [...]

July 22, 2010 6 comments CLICK HERE TO READ THE FULL ARTICLE →

Little Things are Big Things at Work

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I made a mistake at work last week. I did not miscalculate my numbers.  I did not break procedure. I was simply going way too fast. We’ve all been there before: it’s a super busy afternoon, and all of a sudden a bunch of requests come in at once.  This happens minutes before the system [...]

May 3, 2010 9 comments CLICK HERE TO READ THE FULL ARTICLE →

Monday Must-Reads: Get What You Want

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Why Networking is a Waste of Time for Some Grads.  Yep, it’s true.  Some recent grads are wasting their time. Interview with Kerry Hannon, nationally acclaimed personal finance contributing editor and retirement correspondent for U.S. News & World Report and author of WHAT’S NEXT? Follow Your Passion and Find Your Dream Job (comes out April [...]

April 26, 2010 2 comments CLICK HERE TO READ THE FULL ARTICLE →

Are You Guilty of Common Female Prejudices at Work?

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Last night at dinner my 17 year old sister was telling me all about her AP Psychology class.  Her class is watching a film in which ABC set up different awkward situations to see how the common person reacted, if they would call for help and, therefore, if they were prejudice. For example, one of the situations had a [...]

April 22, 2010 19 comments CLICK HERE TO READ THE FULL ARTICLE →

What are you doing with your time?

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In economics, the principle of scarcity says we have a limited amount of time and resources.  What are you doing with yours?  Consider Person 1 and Person 2.  Both work at the same day job that they don’t love.  Both claim to want to own their own business some day. Person 1′s Typical Week Day 8-5: Work 5-6 [...]

January 13, 2010 19 comments CLICK HERE TO READ THE FULL ARTICLE →

Giving to Those Who Give to You

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What do the words equity, savings account and gas tank have in common? Each requires you to put something in before you take out. If you don’t put anything in, they have nothing to give you back. This simple concept is an important one for both your personal and professional life. So far, my week [...]

January 12, 2010 3 comments CLICK HERE TO READ THE FULL ARTICLE →