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Leadership and career
December 30, 2015

Start Out Your Year With a Resolution to Bring the “C” Word to Work

This article previously appeared in the Rochester Business Journal and is republished here with permission. As I approach the 10th anniversary of my decision to leave law and pursue a career in business ethics, I think back to those early days when I cast about in the wilderness for direction.…
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Leadership and career
December 23, 2015

5 Top Tips for Women Executives Trying to Break the Glass Ceiling

Getting promoted and moving up the corporate ladder is no easy task. But for women, it may be even more difficult. According to a new study conducted by LeanIn.Org and McKinsey & Co, women are 15 percent less likely to score a promotion at work. To take control of your…
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Leadership and career
December 21, 2015

How to Deal with Toxic People at Work

On the list of workplace challenges, few items are as vexing as having to deal with toxic people. You know the folks I’m talking about. They’re bullies, they’re childish, they’re vindictive, they’re unpredictable, they’re…everywhere. Chin up. You can succeed in spite of whatever real or imagined sabotage you suspect them…
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Leadership and career
December 18, 2015

Networking Without a Referral

Q: I want to contact the VP of Marketing of a fast-growing high tech company in my area. I have never met the guy, and I don't know anyone who can introduce us. How can I interest him in a networking appointment?  A: First you'll need to find out as…
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Leadership and career
December 15, 2015

To Retain Your Top Employees, Do These 4 Things Right Now

What’s the use of constructing a top-notch team if your next construction project involves installing a revolving door on your company? I’m referring to the cycle of hiring – and then losing – top people. Watching a rock star employee walk out the door is heart breaking and (let’s admit…
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Leadership and career
December 14, 2015

The Blue Jean Lawyer’s Tips for Successful Holiday Company Parties (AKA How to Make Sure You Still Have a Job on January 2nd)

By: Tina Seymour Demoran As the holiday season has descended upon us, I thought I'd pull together a few tips from over 22 years of attending parties, both big and small, thrown by my employers. Even though this lawyer only pulls the business suits out of the closet for court…
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Leadership and career
December 4, 2015

The Positive Value of Ethics

By: Marcy Maslov You assign one of your staff to complete fieldwork for a major project. The associate is not capable of providing the requested services and tells you well before the deadline. How do you reward this person’s honesty and trust in you? -e-Factor!® scenario There are plenty of…
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Leadership and career
November 25, 2015

8 Ways to Master Holiday Networking

The season of holiday parties is coming up, and with many professionally oriented events, it may be time to brush up on your networking skills.  There are some strategies that can help you make connections while still having fun.  Here are eight tips that will make the most of your…
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Leadership and career
November 18, 2015

Snakes in the C-Suite

By: Linda Henman A recent edition of People reported that the Discovery Channel had filmed adventurer Paul Rosolie being eaten alive by a giant anaconda.  But the magazine went to press too soon; it didn’t happen. With sterling intentions, Rosolie donned a high-tech carbon fiber suit with breathing and communications…
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Leadership and career
October 28, 2015

3 Tips for Fostering a Unified Office Spirit Across Continents

When it came time for Shmulik Weller, CEO of SundaySky, to expand his company from Tel Aviv, Israel, and open a new U.S. headquarters in New York, he was challenged with maintaining the corporate culture as the business grew. Not only was the employee count growing quickly, but there were…
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