Author: Robby Slaughter
I know that’s the kind of headline that really bugs people, but in my experience it’s true. People in Central Indiana, and perhaps those elsewhere, are particularly bad about this. Here’s a better way to answer the phone.
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Wed, February 13 2019 » Uncategorized » No Comments
Here’s something which appears on countless job descriptions. Or, it might be mentioned aloud in the interview. It’s the statement that there will be a chance to move up in the company.
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Wed, February 6 2019 » Uncategorized » No Comments
If there’s one word to describe us in the Midwest, it’s “friendly.” And if we get right down to Indiana residents, it might “humble.” We’re not known for bragging. Which is a sort of a brag in itself, but I digress. However, we Hoosiers in the working world need to learn that at least a […]
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Wed, January 30 2019 » Uncategorized » No Comments
Frank and Lisa are busy people. With their travel schedules, they had to set this appointment over two months out. And when it was time to be at the restaurant, Lisa had arrived a few minutes early. Frank was no where to be seen.
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Wed, July 4 2018 » Ethics and Fraud, Personal Organization » No Comments
I have a little game I like to play in professional conversations. I call it “what if they were in the room?” This is something you can do any time you’re discussing a third party, whether it’s a colleague, a candidate, or a customer. It might be a vendor or just someone you know professionally. […]
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Wed, June 20 2018 » Corporate Culture, Self Development » No Comments
I don’t even need to look it up to tell you with confidence that pretty much nobody thinks they are overpaid for their job. If you were to survey people, most would say they should be paid more or they are paid enough, and only a tiny handful would disagree. Obviously.
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Wed, June 6 2018 » Career Planning and Goal Setting, Corporate Culture » No Comments