Author: Marne Platt
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I Hate My Colleague! How to Manage Difficult Coworkers
Linda and her colleague Joseph always disagree. What Joseph thinks is possible, Linda blocks. And what Joseph thinks can’t be done is ‘child’s play’ in Linda’s ... -
Speak Like a Professional: 7 Tips for Better Business Speech
Two women present their funding requests to the same management team. Let’s listen in: Diana: So, you know, this project is insanely good, we can sell ... -
Be Kind to Yourself
Most of us were raised believing that being kind to others is important. Are you kind to yourself too? Being kind to yourself doesn’t mean spending ... -
Be Confident: Smile and Say Thank You!
Lucinda is an excellent marketer, confident in her abilities. She knows her products, her market, her customers and her competition incredibly well. She’s creative and energetic, ... -
Overcoming Office Politics: Tame the Animals!
Office politics: Love them or hate them, they are part of our reality at work. If you want to succeed, you must play the political game. ... -
Thinking of Telecommuting? 3 Points to Consider
Working from home, or telecommuting, is increasingly common – in a 2015 survey 37% of employees telecommuted, and 80% wanted to. The benefits for employees include ... -
It’s Time for a Day Off From Work!
Have you ever taken a day off work to do nothing? Or taken a day off for no reason at all? Use vacation days for something ... -
Help! My Boss Hates Me!
Linda dreads going to work: her boss is never satisfied and their discussions always leave Linda frustrated and confused. She’s convinced that her boss hates her! ... -
How to Ask for A Salary Raise – and Get It!
Have you earned a raise in salary? Are you delivering as much or more than you colleagues (especially the men!) for less money? Have you increased ... -
Job Hunting? Ace Your Next Interview!
If you’re hunting for a job, you know the routine: apply, apply, apply, then hope for an interview. Whether you apply on line, on paper, or ...
