About Jody Glynn Patrick

Jody is President of Glynn Patrick & Associates, which provides management consulting, executive coaching and strategic planning services. She is Publisher Emeritus of In Business magazine, which she published for 17 years. Selected as the “U.S. Business Journalist of the Year” in 2007 in Washington, DC, by the U.S. Small Business Administration, Jody has been a business reporter, editor, radio talk show host , and has won other state and national journalism awards. At the same time, she has helped corporate clients grow their businesses -- the basis for her practical coaching advice here. She also was the 2005 Athena Award recipient for her leadership role in mentoring other professional women. Jody will be talking with you weekly on TDS’ blog to share her insights and tips from the C-Suite perspective. Follow on G+.
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When what you say can get you fired

When can your strong opinion or stance on a given topic land you in hot water at work? Blogger and award winning business journalist Jody Glynn Patrick offers her opinion.
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Planning for tomorrow’s workplace today

ROWE? Flex time? Real time employment levels? The workplace is changing. Blogger and business expert Jody Glynn Patrick suggests a few things you can do today to make yourself even more valuable to employers in the future.
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Don’t scrimp on these four things

There's a time and place for everything. That includes being frugal. Blogger Jody Glynn Patrick tells you what four things you never scrimp on.
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Changing the world $25 at a time

Blogger Jody Glynn Patrick reveals one of her favorite charitable organizations and tells you how an investment of just $25 can impact someone on the other side of the world.
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Why you should care that NYC’s unpaid interns can now sue

For thousands of college students across the country summer vacation means fun in the sun and internships. Blogger Jody Glynn Patrick tells you why a recent court ruling in New York involving an unpaid intern could have an impact on your businesses summer help.
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Gallup: 82% of managers were bad hires

Why is it so hard to hire the right person to be a manager? Blogger and award winning business journalist, Jody Glynn Patrick, explains why not all high performers make good leaders.
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Why lime green is the new gold

Who's keeping secrets? Why is a particular fruit being sold on the black market? Who actually wants to see your selfies? Blogger and award winning business journalist Jody Glynn Patrick has the answer to all those questions in this post.
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The quest for iTime: French ban after-hours smart-phones

The average American works five more weeks per year than their French counterpart. That number may get even larger! Blogger and award winning business journalist Jody Glynn Patrick breaks down the labor agreement in this post.
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Excusez-moi? How to handle workplace rudeness

How would you handle a rude coworker or customer? Blogger and award winning journalist Jody Glynn Patrick tells you how one coffee shop is handling rude people and offers you a few tips of her own.
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