Peter Yawitz
"hey queens..."??
Managers couldn't model good communication during lockdown. Define how/when to communicate. Agree to be direct and graceful. Be inclusive.
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Peter Yawitz
- Mar 3, 2021
- 2 min
I Don't Feel Safe Doing Business Travel Yet
Dear Someone Else’s Dad, A client asked me to go to his office in Texas this June (I’m on the East Coast) to make a final sales pitch to...
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Peter Yawitz
- Nov 12, 2020
- 2 min
My Boss Is A Total Idiot
Dear Someone Else’s Dad, I’m much smarter than my boss. He was transferred to our team last year because it seemed like the company...
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Peter Yawitz
- Oct 29, 2020
- 2 min
Don't Understand My Manager's Unique Abbreviations
Dear Someone Else’s Dad, I’m fluent in text acronyms (BTW, LMAO, FWIW, NSFW, etc.) and have been gradually getting to understand our...
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Peter Yawitz
- Sep 17, 2020
- 2 min
How To Avoid Trainwreck Zoom Presentations
My last Zoom presentation was a trainwreck. People interrupted me on Slide #1 so I never got to the main points. Others were bore. Advice?
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Peter Yawitz
- Jul 16, 2020
- 2 min
Is It Rude To Interrupt on Zoom?
Before it was rude to interrupt in a meeting, but on Zoom calls, interrupting is sometimes necessary to get yourself heard!
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Peter Yawitz
- Jun 29, 2020
- 2 min
How Do I Sell a New Product in a Crowded Market?
I was just hired to boost sales at a company whose product is great, but not very well known in a very crowded market. Any tips?
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Peter Yawitz
- Jun 5, 2020
- 3 min
Advice For Someone Else's Daughter
Document specific actions and how they made you feel.
Suggest things they can do to help you. Work together to come up with an action plan.
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Peter Yawitz
- May 18, 2020
- 2 min
The New Normal Communication Guidelines
1. Be present-people crave stability. 2. Be authentic-audiences want to know how you’re feeling. 3. Be empathetic-ask how people are faring.
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Peter Yawitz
- May 6, 2020
- 2 min
How Do I Handle Zoom Lurkers?
Talking about good biz leaders. One guy said Cuomo came across as 'one of us' but Trump didn’t. An texter called us “a bunch of lib-tards."
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Peter Yawitz
- Apr 30, 2020
- 2 min
Is a personal brand worth anything?
My personal brand is “I listen to all sides of arguments and expertly synthesize facts to help teams make wise decisions."Boss says it's BS.
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Peter Yawitz
- Apr 16, 2020
- 2 min
How Can I Switch Off When Working From Home?
My team is all working from home, but I’m finding it a bit hard to set boundaries about when I’m available or not. Advice?
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Peter Yawitz
- Apr 6, 2020
- 2 min
Zoom Meeting Pet Peeves
Find a chance to say, “So we all agree that we will double check that mute buttons are on when we go to the bathroom. Correct?"
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Peter Yawitz
- Dec 3, 2019
- 2 min
What are the first networking steps for college seniors?
Here are some networking tips for college seniors: 1) Decide what experience you want, 2) Be open about contacting recent alums, friends of
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Peter Yawitz
- Nov 11, 2019
- 2 min
Can I accept a job offer then bag it if I get a better one?
Dear Someone Else’s Dad, Just call me a typical “meddling mom.” My daughter has an offer from Company A, but it expires next week and...
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Peter Yawitz
- Oct 28, 2019
- 2 min
How do I accept a role I don't want?
Dear Someone Else’s Dad, I’m an associate at a management consulting firm. I really enjoy the work, especially because I have gotten to...
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Peter Yawitz
- Oct 24, 2019
- 2 min
How do I deal with a client who misses deadlines?
Dear Someone Else’s Dad, I’m a junior editor working for a large publishing house. I’ve been assigned to work with an author whose...
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Peter Yawitz
- Jun 27, 2019
- 1 min
Why do business men hold hands in Dubai?
I have heard that in Dubai, where I’ll be attending meetings, business men hold hands while walking down the street. Should I allow that?
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Peter Yawitz
- Jun 19, 2019
- 1 min
Why do people brag about how many hours they work?
I hate when my coworkers compete about how many hours they work. Can't I get my work done and just go home at night?
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Peter Yawitz
- Jun 14, 2019
- 1 min
How can I stand up for my team?
A manager from another division, and who hates my boss, asked me to represent my division on a task force. Since I’m junior I think he feels
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