With 2013 fast approaching, we all have resolutions in the back of our minds. As you’re contemplating yours, here are some bad work habits to consider breaking. You’ll improve your productivity AND your reputation! Being 10 minutes late for everything …
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In June of 2012, the University of Virginia announced the resignation of its president, Teresa Sullivan. Faculty members received an e-mail indicating that the dismissal was due to a “philosophical difference of opinion” with the institution’s governing board. Sullivan had …
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According to a new study from the Center for Talent Innovation, 268 senior executives cited executive presence, or being perceived as leadership material, as an essential component to getting ahead. In fact, executive presence accounted for, on average, 25 percent of …
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There’s no better way to ensure your value than to identify a trend and capitalize on it before your competitors get to the table. But how do you do this without a crystal ball or a time machine? Here are …
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No matter your role or industry, understanding your business will help you succeed more quickly in your job. Here are some tips for acquiring this knowledge without breaking a sweat: Pretend You’re Preparing for an Interview If you were heading …
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Strategic hiring is a process – one that many managers would prefer to forget about but one that is necessary all the same. And when you consider that replacing the average mid-level manager costs the firm double that person’s annual …
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From humankind’s earliest days, mentors and coaches have been a significant ingredient in the careers of many accomplished individuals. As they reported in Fast Company in 2006, Jim Bolt and Brian Underhill conducted a study that found that 56 percent …
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