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At a Loss for Words? 25 Ways to Master the Art of Small Talk

Success

To the company party, a friend’s wedding or maybe a community group outing—whatever it is, it’s on your calendar. A recent study published in Communication Research has found that those who engage in any of seven types of quality conversation experience increased well-being and happiness, alongside a reduction in their stress levels.

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Productive Networking: 22 Ideas to Organize Business Cards for Effective Followup

Stephanie LH Calahan

" That is what a recent client told me when I opened a drawer in her office and found it filled with business cards. The cards had been collected over a year or so of miscellaneous networking events and trade shows.    Over time, she had forgotten who many of the people were or even why she had kept the card. . 

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Spring Clean Your Business

Step It Up VA Coaching

Go through the random documents in your computer’s “Documents&# folder and file them in the appropriate client, business, or personal folders. Organize the business cards and contact information you have collected over the past year. Update your databases. Turn your desk so it faces the door.

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25 Self-Help Books You (Probably) Haven’t Read

Success

No cold calling, no website or marketing, no business cards or networking events. Work gets whatever space is left in our calendars. There is a tranquil minority walking among us who stress less, but live more. The authors’ advice mocks the Silicon Valley startup approach, but it works. Their prescription?

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On the Job by Anita Bruzzese: Eat your salad first, and other.

On The Job

Heres the story I did on resolutions for your career for my Gannett column: The problem with making resolutions regarding your career is that you become so busy with your job, or so stressed by everyday work events that you quickly lose sight of the things you want to improve. Improve skills.

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