From the monthly archives:

March 2010

Are You Doing All the Crap At Work?

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Are you that person that is always stuck doing all the work that nobody wants to do? Are you the one that always stays late, cleans up after everyone, and does everyone’s little minor tasks that they “forgot” to do? Have you ever stepped back to think about what this means for your career? When [...]

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5 Essential Wardrobe Items that Julia Roberts Should Have Had in Pretty Woman

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Remember that scene in Pretty Woman where Julia Roberts walks into the expensive boutique in Beverly Hills and gets snubbed? She gets snubbed because she doesn’t look like she can afford the items in that store. She also doesn’t act like she can afford those items. People will look at what you are wearing and [...]

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Working With Difficult People: How to Deal with the Donkey at Work

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In my previous article, I talked about how to pet the donkey and deal with difficult people. I wanted to talk a little more about donkeys at work since this is something that most of you have to deal with all the time. Working with difficult people is one of the hardest things to do [...]

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How To Pet The Donkey and Deal With Difficult People

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Donkeys = Difficult people who are stubborn, obnoxious, rude, stupid, or just an ass Most likely, you know someone who sometimes or always fits that description. Or, you’ve had to deal with someone in a store, at work or somewhere else, and they are just so difficult and stubborn that you simply can’t stand them. [...]

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How to Get What You Want By Saying Absolutely Nothing

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My mother perfected the stare down to an art. If I had done something wrong, she would always know, but would wait for me to confirm it. First, she would have me sit down across from her at the kitchen table. Then, she would just look at me and wait for an explanation. I would [...]

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