By Terri Schlichenmeyer
Published: June 7,2011
It’s all about the fit. When you’ve been shopping for just the right thing, that’s all you want, that perfect article of clothing to look good on you. As long as it’s not stretching across the shoulders, too long or too short, sagging or making your butt look big — as long as it fits [...]
By Terri Schlichenmeyer
Published: May 31,2011
You catch more flies with honey than vinegar. As far as you can see, that old saying — a reminder that being nice works better than being a jerk — holds true for every boss you’ve ever had. The manager who compliments while criticizing privately. The supervisor who surprises the staff with cold treats on [...]
By Terri Schlichenmeyer
Published: April 15,2011
Imagine that everybody’s naked. No, wait, that won’t work. That’s just going to make you feel more self-conscious. And taking deep breaths only makes you lightheaded. Why in the world did you volunteer to give a report to the CEOs? Whatever gave you the idea that you could cold-call or do client presentations or organize [...]
By Terri Schlichenmeyer
Published: December 30,2010
“Go ask your father.” Yeah, there’s a good chance you heard that a time or two during your childhood. Or this: “Just wait ‘til your father gets home.” And though your mother uttered those two sentences more times than you can remember, and though they both were enough to make your blood turn to ice, [...]
By Terri Schlichenmeyer
Published: December 23,2010
Your budget is connected to your income. The income’s connected to a sales goal. The sales goal’s connected to the economy. The economy’s connected to consumer spending. And consumer spending is connected to the anklebone. Flowcharts, studies, old songs and graphs can help you comprehend cause and effect in business, but when it comes to [...]
By Terri Schlichenmeyer
Published: December 14,2010
This morning was different. This morning — like nearly every morning for the past several decades — you rolled over, slapped the alarm and thought about your day ahead, hoping for a little free time but knowing that was probably impossible, just like it has been for years. And that’s what made this morning different. [...]
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