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Accountability, what’s that?

Have you ever a made a mistake at work?
Of course you have. Everyone has. Whether it’s as insignificant as a misspelled word in an email to a big blotch on a report, mistakes happen.
There are three things you should do after a mistake:
1. Admit it.
Even if you just admit it to yourself and don’t tell […]

After the beep: Stop, complete, repeat

What the heck did she say?
Leaving a decent phone message seems like it would be a no-brainer, right? Unfortunately, not always. All too often Mr. Mumbles, Ms. Fast-Talker, and Mrs. Nocontactinfo leave messages.
Here are some phone “dos”:
Slow […]

America’s Next Top Model can teach us about… business?

Who knew modeling was such hard work? Seriously, I thought you just showed up , tilted your head down and stared ahead. But, I’ve learned from America’s Next Top Model, it’s so much more. (If you haven’t seen it, don’t knock it until you watch it.) It’s actually hard work, and it’s not just about […]