Peter YawitzMay 1, 20181 min readCan I work with my ex?Working with an ex-girlfriend or ex-boyfriend isn't always easy but it's doable. Keep it professional.
Peter YawitzApr 16, 20182 min readWill my social style result pigeon-hole me?Now that people know what “type” I am they assume that I’m just Mr. Sensitivity. My manager recently didn’t include me in a new project beca
Peter YawitzMar 28, 20181 min readWhy do I only get grunt work to do?Feel like you're only doing grunt work? Ask your boss for clarification and about the big picture. Anticipate what your boss needs and t
Peter YawitzMar 16, 20182 min readHow 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
Peter YawitzMar 12, 20182 min readHow 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
Peter YawitzMar 2, 20181 min readCan I decide if a job interview is worth my time?A reader asked a hiring manager to tell her more about a job so she could decide if it was "worth my while" to come in.
Peter YawitzFeb 19, 20181 min readHow do I deal with passive-aggressive people?How many times do you say or hear passive-aggressive language like this? "Oh, sorry, I thought you were more senior. I'll ask a mor