Peter Yawitz
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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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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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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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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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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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
- 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
- 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
- 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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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