It’s a typical day at work. You’re on the computer, entering data, while you’re talking on the phone. A staff member comes to your office door, stack of papers in hand, and…
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How to handle the ‘bully doctor’ without losing your temper or your job
May 10, 2019 by
A growing concern in all types of professional offices is the bully boss. “Bullying is the issue for this decade that sexual harassment was in the…
HIRING
Do you make this costly interviewing mistake?
May 3, 2019 by
Don’t focus a job interview on whether the candidate can do the job. The purpose of an interview is not to evaluate hard skills or job experience or…
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Asking for a raise
May 3, 2019 by
One of the most frequently asked career questions is, “What is the best way to ask for a raise?”
Not surprising, a frequently…
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7 ways to modernize business writing mechanics
April 5, 2019 by
By Cheryl Toth, MBA bio
You don’t need a degree in English to write professional-looking business documents. Here are seven things that add…
YOUR CAREER
12 signs you are about to lose your job
March 22, 2019 by
Call it denial. Call it turning a blind eye to what’s going on. But even the most business-savvy manager can fail to see when the job is in jeopardy. People think it will happen to everyone else but not to…
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4 ways you are apologizing wrong
March 15, 2019 by
By Stacey Hanke bio
Apologies are something we love to receive and hate to give. And especially as a leader, they are tough. They require a great deal of…
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Are you “aggressive” or “assertive”? Take this quick self-evaluation and find out
March 15, 2019 by
To manage people, a manager has to be assertive.
But be aware that there’s a strong difference between being assertive and…
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Overloaded at work? Here’s what you should do
February 15, 2019 by
You have more work than you can handle—and no matter how hard you work, you can’t seem to get ahead. In fact, it’s gotten to the point that…
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Should I stay or should I go? 3 signs you should keep your job and 3 signs you shouldn’t
February 1, 2019 by
By Holly Caplan bio
Growing up I was taught by my parents to get a job and keep a job. Period. It was ingrained in me that once I graduated college, I needed to land at a good company and stay there…
