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12 Ways to Survive the August Slump at Work

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The dog days of summer make us feel like working less. There, we said it. And we’re willing to bet you you’re wondering how to stay motivated at work too. A 2011 Captivate Network study revealed that workplace productivity decreases 20%…
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Stagnation Nation: 15 Ways to Tell if You Need a Career Change

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During the recent economic crisis people held on to their jobs for dear life. The fear of risking a steady income kept many workers from seeking more meaningful employment that was more relevant to their education. As the economy recovers,…
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10 Ways to Tell if You're Being Confident Versus Cocky

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Feeling self-assured in whatever you do, whether it’s a presentation at work or just cooking dinner, is always a plus. Confident people do what they need to do without needing praise and admiration. A cocky person, however, is actually less…
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15 Ways to Master the To-Do List

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To do or not to do—that used to be the question. Now, the question is How can we make our daily to do list most effective? AsWinston Churchill once said: “Let your advance worrying become advanced thinking and planning.” While it’s…
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10 Reasons Why Some Women Make Better Bosses

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It happened. You scored the promotion you so richly deserve. You’ll celebrate over the weekend and then starting Monday…wait, what? Monday? You’ll need time to get ready for this. Take a breath. You’ve got this. Just in case, here’s…
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The Glam CV: 15 Tips to give your Resume a Makeover

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Look at your current resume and answer these questions: a. Do you still list your high school activities (Prom Queen is not a skill by the way)? b. Are you using a comic sans font? c. Is your resume three pages long? d. Does every sentence…
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13 Ways to Stop Living with “Time Poverty”

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Is your calendar filled with endless deadlines and commitments? If you’re like most of us, you’re finding that you have less time to do the things you really want to do. In his book, Overcoming Time Poverty: How to Achieve More by Working…
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15 Things to Consider Before You Launch a Startup

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You’ve dreamt of the moment that your name appears as owner/founder/CEO of your own business. You envision mentoring others and sharing your inspiring stories. TLC is on the phone to discuss a reality show based on your life. Hold it. Daydream…
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5 Ways to (Safely) Have the ‘I Need a Vacay’ Chat with Your Boss

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Ladies, we know just how hard it can be to ask for time off. It can be daunting to ask your boss for a day—much less a week—no matter how much you need it. It’s especially difficult if you’re just starting a new job or it’s a time…