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Could That Promotion Be a Career-Killer?

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Helpful information and advice from Americas favorite workplace columnist About Anita Blog Books Syndicated Column Interviews Career Links Contact Thursday, August 26, 2010 Could That Promotion Be a Career-Killer? Ive worked with plenty of great reporters who were promoted to leadership positions. I should know.

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3 Ways to Brag Without Being Obnoxious

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Recently I was talking to a young job seeker who went completely slack-jawed when I mentioned she needs to promote her accomplishments to others. Then, I saw someone I trained be promoted to my position when I left -- and be given a hefty raise even though she didn't have as much experience as I brought to the position.

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How to Toot Your Own Horn Without Annoying Others

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I participate in several LinkedIn groups, and one question that caught my eye the other day was whether journalists should have a blog as a way to promote their personal brand. They think being rude and nasty makes them more popular, and sharing their most intimate personal details on a blog is a good idea.

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How to Become a Thought Leader

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There are hundreds of moldy blogs that attest to the challenge of maintaining a lively, consistent following. He started a blog, “Occam’s Razor,” to share his day-to-day experiences and his expertise. .” – Guy Kawasaki in the foreward to “Ready to Be a Thought Leader?” So how do you break out of the pack and become a thought leader?

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Analysis: Honesty Can Backfire in a Performance Review

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It's only when employees buy into what the manager is telling them during performance reviews that they work harder and try to improve because they're more worried about losing out on raises or promotions. But if managers are going to continue to use them, he thought it was important to look at how they impact the bottom line.

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On the Job by Anita Bruzzese: What To Do When You Don't Want the.

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Helpful information and advice from Americas favorite workplace columnist About Anita Blog Books Syndicated Column Interviews Career Links Contact Thursday, July 15, 2010 What To Do When You Dont Want the Promotion Most people these days feel very fortunate to have jobs. Because lets face it: A promotion usually means more work.

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Are Extroverts Misunderstood?

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They claim they have been putting up with extroverts getting all the attention and promotions and key projects for a long time, and say they are finally finding their voice. But many introverts aren''t buying it. Dembling, who says she is an introvert, says she "doesn''t buy all that."

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