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How to Get a Job If You are Long Term Unemployed
Wow. 40% of those unemployed in the workforce have been so for 12 months or more. This means a very large population of frustrated people out there. So, here are a few (likely controversial) ideas on...
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If You Want to Succeed in Life, Do These Two Things.
I recently sat down with some of my friends and my 14 year old son. Feeling somewhat reverent and parental, I announced to my son, “I am going to reveal to you the only two things that you need to do...
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The Unwisdom of Multitasking
Recently, Seth Godin chimed in on the debate about the use of facebook and other social media tools at work: “You’re competing against people in a state of flow, people who are truly committed, people...
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Is it Possible to Live and Work your Passion?
I love this recent thread on Penelope Trunk’s blog (and I love her blog): “How many people go to law school thinking they are going to represent the underdog and save the world? Thousands. And how...
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The Email Bill of Rights
Four scores and three extra-points ago, we hold these truisms to be self evident, that all men and non-men are created equal, but all emails are NOT. We hereby whereas decree an end to the following,...
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Your Elite College is Not Worth the Price of Admission
Recently, two experienced and respected economists published a research paper arguing that the most elite colleges did not give their graduates an earnings boost over less prestigious schools they may...
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5 Secrets You Should NOT Hide From Your Boss
1) Your primary color. Your truest strengths and passions point to the activities where you will perform the best. 2) Your salary expectations – and what you specifically plan to do/ how you plan to...
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Brownnosing for Fun and Profit
Everyone hates the idea that some people rise through the ranks simply because they develop a friendly relationship with the boss. On some level, it just doesn’t seem fair. But do you hang out with...
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Meeting Objectives
“I consistently deliver on my pre-defined objectives. I am able to routinely accomplish what is expected of me. On time, on spec. Clockwork.” These are the comments of a proud worker. And there are...
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Are You Running Forward, or Running Away?
Guess what? The recruiters are starting to call again. This is positive news. The recession has created perhaps a historic level of employee discontent. Pay has been flat or decreasing for many....
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