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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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"hey queens..."??
Peter Yawitz
  • Sep 29, 2021
  • 2 min

"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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New Hires Sleep During Zooms
Peter Yawitz
  • Jul 29, 2021
  • 2 min

New Hires Sleep During Zooms

Dear Someone Else’s Dad, Our new hires don’t seem to pay attention during our Zoom onboarding programs. Most look like they’re bored,...
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Can You Make It As A Solo Consultant? (The Poster Child For Career Reinvention, Part 2)
Peter Yawitz
  • Jun 24, 2021
  • 7 min

Can You Make It As A Solo Consultant? (The Poster Child For Career Reinvention, Part 2)

Don't be jealous that I work solo. No one gets off stress-free, but I’m a poster child for keeping some control in an uncontrollable world.
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My Boss Does The Tasks She Gives Me
Peter Yawitz
  • Oct 6, 2020
  • 2 min

My Boss Does The Tasks She Gives Me

My boss assigns me tasks, then she’ll tell me she already took care of them. Any advice?
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Is a personal brand worth anything?
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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How do I accept a role I don't want?
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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Why do people brag about how many hours they work?
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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How do I deal with a busybody?
Peter Yawitz
  • Mar 20, 2019
  • 1 min

How do I deal with a busybody?

An office gossip always asks about my private life, and just now said in a meeting: “I think someone will be having a wedding!” And I'd
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Should I quit my job and explore the country with my girlfriend?
Peter Yawitz
  • Feb 28, 2019
  • 2 min

Should I quit my job and explore the country with my girlfriend?

,My girlfriend is about to quit her job and wants me to do the same so we can buy an RV to explore anywhere we want for about a year. If I q
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Can I correct people from using my name incorrectly?
Peter Yawitz
  • Oct 10, 2018
  • 1 min

Can I correct people from using my name incorrectly?

My name is James Arnold. When someone receives an email from me, the FROM line says, “Arnold, James,” which causes a lot of people who don&#
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How can I remember people's names?
Peter Yawitz
  • Oct 3, 2018
  • 2 min

How can I remember people's names?

Do you have a trick to help remember names of people you just met? Advice from someone else's dad.
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How do I deal with a know-it-all?
Peter Yawitz
  • Mar 16, 2018
  • 2 min

How do I deal with a know-it-all?

Dealing with a know-it-all (KIA) is tough because the person is always going to self-promote, and there’s no real benefit to you if you call
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How can I make changes in my family's business?
Peter Yawitz
  • Mar 12, 2018
  • 2 min

How can I make changes in my family's business?

I work for my family’s company and have been given a lot more responsibility in negotiating contracts. Our industry is facing new competitio
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How do I deal with a stinky co-worker?
Peter Yawitz
  • Jan 23, 2018
  • 1 min

How do I deal with a stinky co-worker?

Ever work with someone who stinks, has BO or bad breath? Sometimes the person doesn't even know.  Be gentle in how you approach the pers
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Do I have to participate in mandatory wine tasting?
Peter Yawitz
  • Dec 12, 2017
  • 1 min

Do I have to participate in mandatory wine tasting?

How do I get out of participating in our upcoming holiday party’s “mandatory” wine-tasting competition?  I don’t drink alcohol, and I actual
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How do I start a presentation?
Peter Yawitz
  • Sep 29, 2017
  • 1 min

How do I start a presentation?

Most people haven't a clue about how to start a business presentation.  Be smart about keeping audiences in their seats from the outset
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Can I ask my boss for feedback?
Peter Yawitz
  • Aug 29, 2017
  • 1 min

Can I ask my boss for feedback?

Is it OK to ask for more feedback from my boss  I never get any praise or criticism.  Once I managed to ask if a spreadsheet I gave her was
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How to receive a performance review
Peter Yawitz
  • Aug 22, 2017
  • 1 min

How to receive a performance review

Ever get nervous before a performance review?  Does your helicopter mom want to get involved?  Here's advice from Someone Else's Dad
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Do I have to give to coworkers' charities?
Peter Yawitz
  • Aug 16, 2017
  • 2 min

Do I have to give to coworkers' charities?

I’ve been asked to donate to several of my co-workers’ charities, political campaigns and fundraisers for their kids’ schools. I try to be n
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