The Easy Little Secret to Your Next Promotion And Raise

Have you ever done something amazing at work, and you want to shout it from the roof top but your first thought is "Don't brag." Or: "Stop talking about yourself." Or maybe: "I don't want to sound like an a**" Have you ever had one of these ...

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Has Your Job Become A Nighmare - But You Can't Wake Up?

  Remember that first day of school, when you wore a new outfit, new shoes, and were excited about learning and playing with your friends? And remember that first day on the new job at work, when you put on your high heels (or your nice tie) and showed up eager to see how you could make an ...

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Why Breaking Down At The Store Is Good For Your Career

This weekend I spoke at an amazing women's leadership retreat in central California.  I have been here for two weeks, I met strong and lovely women, and I felt welcomed and at peace. I drove home, parked, and then headed off to the grocery store.  And while I was standing in the aisle looking ...

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Is Your Job Killing Your Dating Life?

You show up to a bar, running late, checking your email and thinking about the latest problem with your job. You look up, see him, and your mind immediately goes back to that last email. You sigh, and you feel like crap from all the crap you've been putting up with all day. At dinner he asks ...

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What Romney and Obama Can Teach Us About Interviewing

As we gear up for the VP debate tonight, we should pause for a moment and reflect (along with everyone else!) on how Romney and Obama did in their debate.  But not from a "who won?" perspective, but more from a "would I hire this guy if he was sitting in my office and I was interviewing him ...

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