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Content Is King—Except When It Refers to Creative Works

Success

Speaking to an audience that included the future creatives of the world, Thompson asserted that the word “content” sounded merely like the stuffing of a sofa cushion, and called it “rude.” “‘Content.’ I remember the first time my manager at a new job referred to everything I did as ‘content,’ and I hated it. What do you mean ‘content’?”

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If You Want Something Done, Thank Others for What They Do

The Office Professionals Place

If it is a situation that requires urgent attention, be assertive and ask for help and apologize for any inconvenience. One thing I have found that goes a long way are personal handwritten thank you notes and Starbucks gift cards. I sent her a personal note and a gift card to say thank you. She totally saved my skin.

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How to Protect Your Time and Energy by Creating Boundaries

Jen Lawrence

Customers and colleagues are using social media for business at alarming rates. Throw in collaboration and communication tools like Slack, workflow managers, chat, text, *gasp* the phone… and the idea of unplugging becomes downright laughable. If you hate baby showers, send a thoughtful gift and be done with it.

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How to Protect Your Time and Energy by Creating Boundaries

Jen Lawrence

Customers and colleagues are using social media for business at alarming rates. Throw in collaboration and communication tools like Slack, workflow managers, chat, text, *gasp* the phone… and the idea of unplugging becomes downright laughable. If you hate baby showers, send a thoughtful gift and be done with it.