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7 Mommy Skills You Can Use in the Office

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Moms don't need MBA's—we learned everything we need to be efficient managers right at home! We're used to organizing our kids' schedules, stretching the budget, negotiating with different people, from our own husbands to teachers to the toddlers in our playgroup. And we're masters at motivation! How else would we get a broody teenager to take out the garbage? Believe it or … [Read more...] about 7 Mommy Skills You Can Use in the Office

7 Steps for Creating the Perfect Planner

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How do you plan your day? Do you scribble a list of errands on the back of an old receipt, or meticulously plot your daily, weekly, and monthly schedule vis a vis your annual goals? Do you use a notebook or a personal digital assistant? Or (like many of us) have you tried nearly every time management tool in the world and still feel like your life is spiraling out of control? … [Read more...] about 7 Steps for Creating the Perfect Planner

9 Secrets to Effective Networking

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Successful networking takes more than exchanging your business cards. You could have a Rolodex full of contacts, but how many of these people could introduce you to a possible client, or help you negotiate for a better contract? Here are simple tips for building a business network that matters, from using the web to your advantage, to deepening your business relationships … [Read more...] about 9 Secrets to Effective Networking

7 Smart Ways to Manage Office Politics

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'Office politics' may sound like a bad word, but it's actually a natural, and inevitable, part of human relationships. People will always have different opinions and personalities, and conflict of interest will push us to find allies, and avoid or become defensive around perceived threats. However, conflict is not something to be feared. With proper communication, and healthy … [Read more...] about 7 Smart Ways to Manage Office Politics