Peter YawitzJun 27, 20191 minWhy 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?
Peter YawitzJun 14, 20191 minHow 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
Peter YawitzOct 10, 20181 minCan 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&#
Peter YawitzSep 24, 20182 minHow 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
Peter YawitzMay 9, 20182 minDo 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
Peter YawitzMar 16, 20182 minHow 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 YawitzFeb 19, 20181 minHow 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
Peter YawitzJan 23, 20181 minHow 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
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 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 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