October 10, 2012
Dale Carnegie wrote How to Win Friends and Influence People 76 years ago. While terms like “soft skills” and “emotional intelligence” were not yet part of the conversation, the associated concepts certainly were. Then and now, we are told that in order to be successful, we must develop an ability…
September 05, 2012
Many of us pride ourselves on our ability to tell it like it is, but fragile egos and fear of litigation make engaging in "straight talk" a challenge. Managers often find it difficult to be candid without crossing the line, and words, phrases, and attitudes that might have been fine…
July 05, 2012
Self-deprecation has never been trendier. Celebrities like Tina Fey and Lena Dunham have built careers around poking fun at lovably pathetic caricatures of themselves, and the modern comedienne is as beloved for her unpretentiousness as she is for her actual skill. For the average woman, a compliment usually triggers either…
June 25, 2012
Most of us stand to benefit from taking more risks. If we never step outside of our comfort zones, we’re likely to spend an eternity at the same level, wondering why our lives aren’t more interesting. Looking to step up your game? Forego foolish risks for ones that will serve…
June 18, 2012
"It's like riding a roller coaster. It goes up and down," explains Ruthie Davis of her whirlwind life designing shoes and accessories for the likes of Lady Gaga and Beyoncé Knowles. "And if you do it long enough, you don't get too freaked out about the downs, because you know…
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