Do you think you live a balanced life? Check out this snapshot of our daily lives to see where you fit in: Snoozing fibs: It appears full-time working American women claim to sleep less than they actually do. When responding …
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Thinking about asking your boss for a raise, flex time, or permission to telecommute? Here are seven tips to maximize your chances of getting what you want. 1. Get the timing right. If your company’s just got terrible financial news, …
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What is the purpose of a company mission, vision, and values? It is a way of communicating what the company does and how it does it. It also serves as a guide to decision-making. For example, when faced with a …
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While writing my recent book Blind Spots, I had the opportunity to meet Patrick Rodgers. Patrick was a lawyer who had been a notable member of his community since he was young, participating in the Kiwanis Club and his local …
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Can you tell when someone is lying to you? If it’s someone you are close with, such as your mother, your significant other, or your child, you may know exactly when they are lying by the habitual behaviors they exhibit …
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Is the very public resignation letter from Goldman Sachs Executive Director Greg Smith in the New York Times this week making you wonder about how to pull off your own (hopefully less scathing) resignation when the time comes? Assuming you’re …
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One thing that makes life bearable at work is being able to work with people you really like, people whom you consider friends. Then comes the day when your boss tells you that you’ve been named the manager over the …
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