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Are you asking questions?

Blogger and sales professional Charles Borrell tells you why it's important to listen twice as much as you talk if you hope to close the sale.
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8 steps to wowing an audience

Do you have a big presentation coming up at work? Are you hoping to knock their socks off? Blogger and award-winning business journalist Jody Glynn Patrick tells you how in eight simple steps.
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The USA will advance if …

Team USA takes on Germany today in the World Cup. A chance to advance to the Round of 16 is on the line. Blogger and award winning journalist Barclay Pollak tells you which scenarios need to take place for the Americans to move on and offers some tips on watching the games at work. Not that you would ever do that, right?
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4 really simple tips to overcome procrastination

Does the saying, "don't put off until tomorrow what you can do today," not apply to you? If so, then don't wait to read this post by small business pro and blogger Mike MacDonald. He has four really simple tips to overcoming procrastination.
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When refusing to hire a felon could land you in court

A felony conviction doesn't mean you can automatically disqualify a potential job candidate. But, that hasn't stopped some companies from making that mistake. Blogger and award-winning business journalist Jody Glynn Patrick explains when refusing to hire a felon could land you in court.
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What I learned from the worst sales experience of my life

Something good can come from something bad. Blogger and social media/public relations specialist Stephanie Reed talks about what she learned from a pair of pushy sales people who showed up at her door.
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Talent management is risk management

Risk management may not be in the job description of any human resource managers or organizational development specialist. But blogger and risk management expert Rick Swanson says that's exactly what they are.
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3 deceptively simple ways to stand out and get promoted

Climbing the corporate ladder isn't easy. Blogger and business pro John Gregory Olson says there are some things you can do to make your trek a little less treacherous.
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What’s on the soundtrack of your work day?

Headphones are the new doors. Whether you’re working in an open office environment or from your home, more and more of us are tuning in to tune out distractions. What's on your favorite office playlist?
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