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5 Good Lessons from Bad Bosses

Success

We share war stories over happy hours, at backyard barbecues and sometimes via an international phone call if need be. We would go to long lunches, she wouldn’t question if I left early, and would share office-gossip that I knew was unprofessional. By now most of us have encountered that boss. Ignoring Feedback.

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What We Can Learn About Careers from Pope Francis

On The Job

Even if you don''t consider yourself a religious person, you need to learn to relax and not fight so many internal battles. 9) Committing the ''terrorism of gossip. "It''s 5) Working without coordination, like an orchestra that produces noise. Don''t make the mistake of letting your work quality slide just because you can.

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Joshua Becker’s New Book Explores Everyday Distractions Becoming a Lifestyle—And How to Refocus on the ‘Things That Matter’

Success

Celebrity gossip. They’re internal before they’re external. But learn to fight. The dentist’s office wants you to reply “YES” to confirm your appointment. Flash sale—take advantage now! An email preview pops up in the corner of your screen. News of a tragedy that just took place on the other side of the world.

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What Kind of Leader Are You: A Fixer, Fighter or Friend?

Success

Individuals tend not to get the kind of firm and clear boundaries they need to learn about themselves. That internal dialogue that each person generates while trying to sort out what they’re observing and how they feel about it, multiplied across the organization, is what creates the underlying dynamics of a company culture.

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How to Positively Slay Your Office Dragons

Office Dynamics

Co-workers can be dragons when they: gossip. Avoid gossiping. It is your thought process and attitude that controls your internal dragon. Dragons won’t go away unless you learn to face them in a positive fashion. Office Dragons #2: Co-workers. convey a bad mood at the office. bring personal problems to the office.

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Quiz: Is Your Attitude Hurting Your Career?

Eat Your Career

a) Give it to the intern to do. She thinks it would be a good opportunity for you to learn some new skills and do some networking. Your constant workplace gossip is going to get you in trouble quickly if you don’t cut it out. Remember that gossip is incredibly harmful and unproductive. It’s a real stinker.

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11 Tips To Improve Your Performance

Professional Assistant Blog

Home About Me Advertise 11 Tips To Improve Your Performance By The Professional Assistant on Thursday, November 08, 2007 Filed Under: Office Gossip , Productivity A re you asking yourself, “How can I improve my workplace?&# Avoid people that gossip, you will only get yourself deeper into negativity. Expand your mind.

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