Peter YawitzNov 29, 20171 minIs it OK to work from home?When working from home, find a quiet place, eliminate distractions, and maintain a strict schedule unlike this woman who has a ground-floor
Peter YawitzNov 22, 20171 minWhat should women wear to work?reader asks on video whether women should wear "three pieces" to work: blouse, scarf, jacket. Advice: depends on the culture and i
Peter YawitzNov 17, 20171 minHow do I respond to foreign emails?I received a very long email from a client in Japanese. The only non-Japanese characters showed a gmail address, so I assumed the client wa
Peter YawitzNov 1, 20171 minHow do I master small talk?Small talk isn't that hard. Find a few innocuous topics of conversation: the weather, a trip, nearby restaurants, sports, then ask some
Peter YawitzOct 20, 20171 minHow can my sole employee be less lonely?My only employee is a very diligent young worker who surprises me with demands that seem out of line. I recently received a request to pay
Peter YawitzOct 18, 20171 minWhat does he really mean when he says...? (Part 3)When they say: I hate this. They could mean: I hate this. But they could also mean: I really hate this.
Peter YawitzOct 17, 20171 minHow should I stand during a presentation?Find out what people are thinking about you when your body language isn't up to a professional standard.
Peter YawitzOct 16, 20171 minWhat does he really mean when he says? (Part 2)When they say: Nice job. They could mean: I haven't looked at it. But they could also mean: It's not great, but at least you got it
Peter YawitzOct 9, 20171 minWhat does he really mean when he says? (Part 1)When they say: Get it done whenever you get a chance. They could mean: I really need it within the hour. But they could also mean: I’m givin
Peter YawitzSep 29, 20171 minHow 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
Peter YawitzSep 20, 20172 minHow can I give feedback to a colleague?Sometimes I feel that my coworker is a bit sloppy in sending deliverables to clients. How can I get him to listen to me?
Peter YawitzSep 6, 20171 minDo I have to respond from a toilet stall?Do your boss or coworkers ever talk to you from the adjacent toilet stall? Are you at a loss for words, or do you think it's rude to ch
Peter YawitzAug 29, 20171 minCan 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
Peter YawitzAug 22, 20171 minHow to receive a performance reviewEver get nervous before a performance review? Does your helicopter mom want to get involved? Here's advice from Someone Else's Dad
Peter YawitzAug 16, 20172 minDo 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
Peter YawitzAug 8, 20171 minHow do I deal with a chatty coworker?Ever have an annoying coworker sit at your desk and keep talking like The Thing That Wouldn't Leave? Here's advice on how to get ri
Peter YawitzAug 3, 20171 minWhen do I use "who" and "whom"?Did you forget when to use "who" or "whom"? Never learn to when to use "who" or "whom"? Here's
Peter YawitzJul 27, 20172 minCan I wear fancy clothes in a casual workplace?I like a more formal dress code since I’m European and enjoy wearing custom-fitted suits, interesting ties, pocket squares, patterned or no
Peter YawitzJul 25, 20171 minHow to deal with conference callsPrepare for conference calls so you don't end up with this disastrous case. Send an agenda beforehand and stick to it, make sure you kno
Peter YawitzJul 18, 20171 minWhen do I use a semi-colon?Here's a video explaining that semi-colons are purely stylistic. They replace a period/full stop and a capital letter starting the next