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Peter Yawitz
  • Jun 27, 2019
  • 1 min

Why do business men hold hands in Dubai?

I have heard that in Dubai, where I’ll be attending meetings, business men hold hands while walking down the street. Should I allow that?
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How can I stand up for my team?
Peter Yawitz
  • Jun 14, 2019
  • 1 min

How can I stand up for my team?

A manager from another division, and who hates my boss, asked me to represent my division on a task force. Since I’m junior I think he feels
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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 get my boss to make a decision?
Peter Yawitz
  • Sep 24, 2018
  • 2 min

How can I get my boss to make a decision?

Our manager is super busy in new her role, but she seems to freeze when we ask her to make decisions. She’ll hear us out and nod her head, b
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Do I need a mentor?
Peter Yawitz
  • May 9, 2018
  • 2 min

Do I need a mentor?

Q: Do I need a mentor? A: There's no one perfect mentor. Challenge yourself to talk to people in your industry, & ask if you can con
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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 do I deal with passive-aggressive people?
Peter Yawitz
  • Feb 19, 2018
  • 1 min

How 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
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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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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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Do I have to respond from a toilet stall?
Peter Yawitz
  • Sep 6, 2017
  • 1 min

Do 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
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How to deal with conference calls
Peter Yawitz
  • Jul 25, 2017
  • 1 min

How to deal with conference calls

Prepare 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
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