Peter Yawitz
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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Peter Yawitz
Jun 14, 20191 min read
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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Peter Yawitz
Oct 10, 20181 min read
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
Sep 24, 20182 min read
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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Peter Yawitz
Jun 14, 20181 min read
Is "bad-ass" a compliment?
My daughter joined the corporate world last year and told me that she thinks of herself as a “bad-ass” at work so that people listen to her
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Peter Yawitz
May 1, 20181 min read
Can I work with my ex?
Working with an ex-girlfriend or ex-boyfriend isn't always easy but it's doable. Keep it professional.
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Peter Yawitz
Apr 16, 20182 min read
Will 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
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Peter Yawitz
Mar 28, 20181 min read
Why 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
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Peter Yawitz
Mar 16, 20182 min read
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 2, 20181 min read
Can 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.
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Peter Yawitz
Feb 19, 20181 min read
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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Peter Yawitz
Feb 8, 20181 min read
Can I date a co-worker?
I’m a 28-year old cis male at a large company. HR had us all watch some videos about sexual harassment in the workplace and now I'm afra
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Peter Yawitz
Nov 1, 20171 min read
How 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
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Peter Yawitz
Oct 18, 20171 min read
What 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.
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Peter Yawitz
Oct 17, 20171 min read
How 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.
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Peter Yawitz
Oct 16, 20171 min read
What 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
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Peter Yawitz
Oct 9, 20171 min read
What 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
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Peter Yawitz
Sep 29, 20171 min read
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
Sep 6, 20171 min read
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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Peter Yawitz
Jul 25, 20171 min read
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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