Money Management Skills

Money to Grow On—When to Save Seriously and Spend Lavishly

One of the biggest decisions small businesses face is how to spend profits wisely to grow, and how to stay profitable when the economy slows and...

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Famous Persuasion Quotes

Popular Quotations on Persuasion—15 Favorites

I’m guessing not a week passes that you don’t need to persuade someone to do something or change something. Just this week, my persuasive...

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When Managers Get Annoying

5 Lines Employees Hate to Hear From New Managers

Leaders want to make their mark on operations, stamp their philosophical footprint on minds, leave their legacy on hearts and in hallways. ...

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Disrespectful Communication Habits

Rudeness Alert: 16 Things That Show Disrespect and Damage Relationships

Is my sensor out of whack, or are people becoming less civil toward each other? It’s irritating enough when you receive the rude treatment as...

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Are You Passive or Aggressive

5 Ways to Communicate With a Passive-Aggressive Person

Janet wore a smile from the nose down; her eyes bore daggers. If I offered a Friday afternoon off for having finished a big project early, she...

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Writing Helpful Reviews

Write a Book Review That Helps, Not Hinders—Part 2

Reading widely and writing book reviews either on your blog or at online bookstores serves your career and your colleagues well.  But have you ever...

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