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What it means to be a Gen Y leader

This post was originally published at Employee Evolution. Update: You can also find the post at The Industry Radar. It’s a myth that the workplace is turning into one big leaderless state. Just as...

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No co-workers a challenge for the twenty-something boss

You’re more likely to enjoy your job if you make friends with your coworkers. But if you don’t have any co-workers, the challenge to not only enjoy your job, but to perform successfully in it, becomes...

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How to deal with a bad boss

Having a bad boss doesn’t excuse you from being a good employee. And good employees manage up. This works because work relationships are all about control. Your boss may be threatened that you’re young...

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What’s wrong with the workplace – and what’s next

By all accounts, the current state of work is good. Flexible schedules are beginning a workplace transformation. Hierarchal structures are being dismantled, replaced with decentralized team-oriented...

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Become an expert quickly

There are two ways to approach life. Read about it. Or live it. I read a lot. I like to synthesize information together, saturate my brain synapses, make connections, and curate the exact pieces that...

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The Young, Motivated & Unsatisfied

I recently met a young woman who wanted to start a blog from a teacher’s perspective that revealed a teacher’s real and true thoughts. Like how bratty the kids are. How she cusses at them in her head...

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6 Ways to Deal with a Bad Boss

Bad bosses are pretty common. I don’t think I’ve ever had a truly amazing boss, but get closer with every position. As you learn how you enjoy working, and what you are good at, you become better and...

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How to Deal When Your Colleague Becomes Your Boss

When you’re passed over for a promotion and your former colleague suddenly becomes your boss, it’s more than a little awkward. But, assuming you want to keep your job, you’re going to have to move...

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7 Reasons You Didn’t Get a Promotion

You didn’t get the promotion and are totally bummed. But were you worthy of a promotion in the first place? Over at US News and World Report today, I share the seven reasons you didn’t get the corner...

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When to Quit Your Job

Not sure when to leave your job? A bad day could be just that, or it could signal the breaking point. Over at US News & World Report today, I talk about some good reasons to quit your job, and...

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