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You Didn’t See Me Yesterday
Peter Yawitz
  • Nov 18, 2021
  • 2 min

You Didn’t See Me Yesterday

60% of Americans have chronic illnesses. Many people say, "Funny, you don't look sick!" We want to say, "You should have seen me yesterday!"
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Do I Have To Buy a Raffle Ticket For My Boss's Kid's School?
Peter Yawitz
  • May 17, 2021
  • 2 min

Do I Have To Buy a Raffle Ticket For My Boss's Kid's School?

Dear Someone Else’s Dad, My manager sent out a blast email asking everyone to buy $10 tickets to her son’s middle school raffle. Now...
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Giving Up Fear: A life of work, advice, and Crohn’s
Peter Yawitz
  • May 6, 2021
  • 10 min

Giving Up Fear: A life of work, advice, and Crohn’s

Post-pandemic I'm giving up fear. Crohn's has driven my actions for too long. As a business coach I encourage clients to shake away fear too
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How Do I Sell a New Product in a Crowded Market?
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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The New Normal Meeting Guidelines
Peter Yawitz
  • May 27, 2020
  • 3 min

The New Normal Meeting Guidelines

1. Do a lot of pre-work. 2. Have a shared goal of finishing in 40 minutes. 3. Allow at least some schmooze time at the start.
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How do I put together a good work team?
Peter Yawitz
  • Mar 25, 2020
  • 2 min

How do I put together a good work team?

I was asked to put together a team to work on a new high-profile client project. Should I bring on my favorite work buds?
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Should I be a Swiss Army Knife or Japanese Cleaver?
Peter Yawitz
  • Mar 25, 2020
  • 2 min

Should I be a Swiss Army Knife or Japanese Cleaver?

Better to have many skills without depth or be a master in one area?
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How do I deal with a client who misses deadlines?
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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