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• Mind Your Manners

  Clarence Thomas said, “Good manners will open doors that the best education cannot.” Carolle Vargas would agree. She’s a business and etiquette coach and will b... Read more

  Posted on 25 June 2012 BUSINESS, CAREER

• Boundaries and Standards

  “Treat everyone with politeness, even those who are rude to you – not because they are nice, but because you are.” (Author Unknown)Talane Miedaner is the owner... Read more

  Posted on 18 June 2012 BUSINESS, CAREER

• Keep Calm and Carry On

  

  The Queen is having a moment. As I write this, Queen Elizabeth II of England is celebrating her Diamond Jubilee – 60 years on the throne. Read more

  Posted on 11 June 2012 BUSINESS, CAREER

• Marking Yourself Indelibly

  

  Art on a wall, but you get the picture (photo courtesy Wikipedia)According to Wikipedia, The first written reference to the word, “tattoo” (or Samoan “Tatau”)... Read more

  Posted on 04 June 2012 BUSINESS, CAREER

• Turn Complaints into Requests

  

  Talane Miedaner is the owner and founder of Talane Coaching Company and the author of “Coach Yourself to Success,” a book on how to achieve what you want. She... Read more

  Posted on 21 May 2012 BUSINESS, CAREER

• Work Ethic

  

  I’ve written before about the differences between the generations at work. Just about every U.S. generation has blasted the subsequent one as the Generation tha... Read more

  Posted on 14 May 2012 BUSINESS, CAREER

• Guest Post: Acing the Phone Interview

  This is a guest post by Melissa CrossmanEveryone knows that you have to ace the interview to get the job. Most people focus on the in-person interview, usually... Read more

  Posted on 10 May 2012 BUSINESS, CAREER

• Write to the Hot Spots

  

  A recent study by The Ladders.com tracked recruiters’ eyes as the scanned resumes over a period of ten weeks. The study was able to track their eye movements... Read more

  Posted on 07 May 2012 BUSINESS, CAREER

• Why It’s Hard to Be Positive

  Why do so many workers (especially young ones) have a bad attitude at work? It’s in part because they’re good students, and they learned it from us. Read more

  Posted on 30 April 2012 BUSINESS, CAREER

• Defensive Pessimism

  Tali Sharot wrote The Optimism Bias, a book on why humans almost always view the future as hopeful and sunny. She has studied hundreds of subjects, young and... Read more

  Posted on 23 April 2012 BUSINESS, CAREER

• Develop Your Presence

  Your “presence” can be defined as your ability to make a strong impression on people who meet you. What’s the difference between being present and having... Read more

  Posted on 16 April 2012 BUSINESS, CAREER

• Here’s Why You Should Be Building Your LinkedIn Network as Fast as You Can

  

  Not only will LinkedIn connect you with hundreds of jobs based on your profile, but it will also tell you who in your network can connect you with the person wh... Read more

  Posted on 13 April 2012 BUSINESS, CAREER, SOCIAL MEDIA, TECH

• The Four Zones of Interpersonal Space

  

  photo courtesy Animals WallpaperTony Alessandra, PH.D, is the author of Charisma: Seven Keys to Developing the Magnetism that Leads to Success. His book... Read more

  Posted on 09 April 2012 BUSINESS, CAREER

• What’s New

  

  Winifred Gallagher is the author of New: Understanding our Need for Novelty and Change. Her book explores why we humans are so attracted to things that are new... Read more

  Posted on 02 April 2012 BUSINESS, CAREER, HEALTH, PSYCHOLOGY

• What Did You Learn Today?

  When was the last time someone asked you that? I’m betting that it was around the sixth grade, at the dinner table. While you were in school, you should have ha... Read more

  Posted on 26 March 2012 BUSINESS, CAREER

• I Wish I Knew How to Quit You

  Goldman Sachs employee Greg Smith made a big splash with his March 14 resignation. He emailed his bosses at 6:40 A.M. London time, but neglected to inform them... Read more

  Posted on 19 March 2012 BUSINESS, CAREER

• Why Resumes Are Like Personal Ads

  I’ve already shared in a previous post that I read so many career books that when I find one that’s funny and profane in equal parts, I can’t help but share... Read more

  Posted on 12 March 2012 BUSINESS, CAREER

• The Big Five

  

  Woody Allen photo courtesy of swotti.comTony Alessandra, PH.D, is the author of Charisma: Seven Keys to Developing the Magnetism that Leads to Success. His... Read more

  Posted on 05 March 2012 BUSINESS, CAREER

• @ Work One of 45 Inspiring Career Blogs for College Students

  From online college.org site, which helps students find the right online fit for themselves:College, ostensibly, prepares participants for their chosen career... Read more

  Posted on 02 March 2012 BUSINESS, CAREER

• Virtual You

  Your online footprint is an important part of your personal brand. Just like a company selling a product, online is where many people will find you first. You... Read more

  Posted on 27 February 2012 BUSINESS, CAREER