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Category Archives: Career

Is Your Boss Driving You Psycho? Horrible Bosses

Oh this is going to be good. Warner Bros./New Line Cinema is releasing a new movie on July 8th called Horrible Bosses. I’m betting people will be trampling over one another to secure a ticket to this movie. We’ve all had them and some of us still are experiencing the horrible boss. But what’s an [...]

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A Letter to the Class of 2010 (Not a Typo)

Dear Class of 2010, I’m sorry to say that your time in the sun is fading fast. Those of you who have gotten comfortable in your job at the country store, instead of continuing to pursue a job in your field, are now facing the reality of being yesterday’s news. You ask, how can this [...]

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Will Your Employees Still Love You Tomorrow?

Who cares if your employees will still love you tomorrow? The real question is, will they still respect you tomorrow? One of the biggest mistakes business owners and managers make is being more concerned about being loved, than respected. So much so, that I’ve dedicated an entire chapter to this topic in my new book, [...]

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Is Management Overrated?

They say a picture is worth a thousand words. People are given or take on roles where they are temporarily in charge. Some, who don’t want to be there, wind up assuming these positions on a permanent basis. What’s your story?  Does your work life resemble a comic strip? Do you think  management is overrated? [...]

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Are you Really Happy At Work?

Is anyone else sick and tired of hearing people moan about how miserable they are at work? I know I am. Economists predict that companies will begin hiring again this year. I'm already seeing this happen. So here's my advice to those of you who are no longer happy at work. Take action-Do something…anything! Update [...]


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Read This Before Telling Your Boss You’re Outta Here!

I was recently asked by a young family member how to go about resigning with class. I'm glad she asked this question as too many people tell their employers to take this job and shove it in more ways than I can count. Here's how to exit with class and perhaps a future reference in [...]


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News from NJ

I received some exciting news today from my forty-something job search client in NJ. This week alone, she connected with several people who have the ability to get her resume in front of hiring managers, who by the way, actually have positions to fill. What could be better than this? You may be wondering exactly [...]

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Moving Forward While Others are Standing Still

It's the last week of the year and many people are kicking back. That's exactly why this is the perfect time to continue to move forward. Here are some things you can do to keep the momentum going as the year winds down. Make a list of people you haven't spoken to in a while [...]


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