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Jun 29
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

May 27
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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Peter Yawitz

Mar 25
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
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 upcomi...

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