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 YawitzJun 14, 20181 minIs "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
Peter YawitzMay 1, 20181 minCan 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 minWill 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 minWhy 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 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 YawitzMar 2, 20181 minCan 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 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 YawitzFeb 8, 20181 minCan 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
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 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 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