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On a recent vacation to Italy, we stayed on the Amalfi Coast in Positano and wanted to take a day…
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My wife is feeding our 2-year-old son, Jake. I overhear the following conversation: Jake: “Mom, give you carrot.” (Mom takes the…
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I recently caught up with a good friend and we began talking about our jobs. When I told him I…
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Have you ever listened to someone and thought, “something here isn’t right?” Why do some people come across as more…
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We’re all basically wrapped up in our own stuff. That’s not selfish or Machiavellian; it’s just a fact. Our human…
How to Successfully Respond to… How to Successfully Respond to a Question You Really Don't Want to Answer
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If you watched the presidential debates, you may have come to the conclusion that answering questions is optional. If you…
How to Get Promoted After… How to Get Promoted After Less Than a Year on the Job
06/15/16
If you want a promotion after less than 12 months on the job, you'll need to show it's a more…
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My daughter repeatedly asked me to sign her up for gymnastics camp. I kept putting it off because the camp…
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Experimenting on yourself doesn't have to be the stuff of horror movies. Your third-grade science teacher introduced you to what…