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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.’ “You know, I’ve been writing to friends who are crew people, who are costume people, who are makeup people who aren’t working.

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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. If you hate baby showers, send a thoughtful gift and be done with it. It took me weeks to find a healthy harmony in my schedule, months to protect it consistently, and years to assert my right to dictate what my life looks and feels like.

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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. If you hate baby showers, send a thoughtful gift and be done with it. It took me weeks to find a healthy harmony in my schedule, months to protect it consistently, and years to assert my right to dictate what my life looks and feels like.