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Key traps for women in the workplace

Written by Lisa Quast | Career & Money | 6th Oct | 0 comments
A friend just handed me the July/August 2008 issue of Seattle Woman magazine and showed me a great article written by Dede Henley: “7 Deadly Traps for Women at Work.”  It did a terrrific job at highlighting...
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Why it’s important NOT to be irreplaceable

Written by Lisa Quast | Career & Money | 30th Sep | 0 comments
Early in my career I was given a piece of interesting advice. The advice came from an older man who had been at that company for many years. He told me, “You need to learn to hold back some of your knowledge and...
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Women feel the Kid Ceiling long before they see the Glass Ceiling

Written by Susan Newman, Ph.D. | Career & Money | 28th Sep | 0 comments
The kid ceiling seems to have little or no effect on Sarah Palin, but for most women who work, having a family alters their income, their ability to advance, and their well-being.  All is not right in the world...
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Counter-intuitive career tips

Written by Penelope Trunk | Career & Money | 10th Sep | 0 comments
1.) Don’t be the hardest worker. No one can work 70-hour weeks forever without losing their mind -- or at least their perspective. You need to pace yourself. Besides, at this kind of pace, you may not always...
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Think the company picnic is just for fun?

Written by Lisa Quast | Career & Money | 28th Aug | 0 comments
Many people don’t think twice about how they should act at company-sponsored events, such as a summer picnic. But according to a Seattle Times article by Janet H. Cho, “Anything that starts with ‘company’...
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Save what matters by delegating what doesn't

Written by Penelope Trunk | Career & Money | 13th Aug | 0 comments
I am a huge fan of delegating. Part of what makes me good is that I love time management advice, and I’m constantly asking myself what is most important to me. I keep my list to about five things, and everything...
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How to ask for a raise

Written by Lisa Quast | Career & Money | 6th Aug | 1 comment
A lot of women ask me, "What’s the best way to go about asking for a raise?" It’s been my experience that individuals who politely and professionally discuss their salaries when they feel...
2 votes so far
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Perspective: Being a mother in the working world

Written by lolagoetz | Balancing Act | 1st Aug | 0 comments
I never really thought a lot about what my life would be like if I became a mom. I assumed that I’d get pregnant, have the baby, and eventually go back to work. It’s what most women do. I didn’t think...
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When You Lose, Don't Lose the Lesson

Written by Brittany Hudson | Career & Money | 1st Jul | 1 comment
When you lose, don't lose the lesson. It sounds trite but it is simple advice that can really change your life if it is put into application. You need to pause between the words "lose" and "don't."...
4 votes so far
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Don't Forget to Get Your ZZZZs!

Written by Laura Stack, The Productivity Pro | Balancing Act | 6th May | 0 comments
You might be surprised to learn that there's a simple treatment that boosts energy levels, improves memory, increases your ability to concentrate, strengthens your immune system, and decreases your risk of death...
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