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Book Review: Get Out of Your Own Way at Work…And Help Others Do the Same

Get Out of Your Own Way at Work…And Help Others Do the Same by Mark Goulston is a fast, digestible read on a variety of failings that might beset you or a colleague at work.  Procrastination, not...

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Book Review: Delivering Happiness by Tony Hsieh

Tony Hsieh, is CEO of Zappos.com, recently acquired by Amazon for almost $1 Billion.  His book, “Delivering Happiness:  A Path to Profits, Passion and Purpose” almost reads like 2 books: the first is...

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True Confessions of a Manager

Forgive me, direct reports, for I have sinned. It’s been 25 years since my last confession. I worked on Wall Street for a quarter of a century and for 22 of those years I managed others. My sin was...

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Are You Ready For Your Most Valued Employees To Leave?

This post originally appears in my Work In Progress blog for Forbes.com:   Hiring in 2011 was stronger than previous years, and the uptick has continued in 2012. This is no secret to your staff, who...

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Work Conflict 101: What To Do When You (Or a Peer) Becomes the Boss

I am quoted in Life 2.oh! with tips on coping when you become the boss of peers or vice versa: When you’re the boss: 1. Open the dialogue and hear people out. “Meet with people individually to see how...

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How To Get What You Want From Anyone By Addressing These Two Issues

This career coaching/ communication skills/ networking strategies piece originally appears in my Work In Progress blog for Forbes.com: At different points in time, we all need or want something from a...

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From The Military Field To The Corporate Workplace: Ten Management Success...

Earlier this month, I posted career advice for about the military to civilian transition. This time, I cover career advice from a military leader that translates to the civilian space. This post...

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How To Excel In A Temp Management Role – eFinancialCareers

SixFigureStart is quoted multiple times in Simon Mortlock’s piece for eFinancialCareers: How to excel as an interim manager in the banking sector. Don’t let the title fool you: these tips are relevant...

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10 Skills You Need For Management Success

Management success is different than on-the-job success. I spent most of last week coaching new managers at an emerging leaders program for the media industry. The level of talent was evident, and the...

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