SMART Goals: Smart or Passé?

Is the Handwritten Thank-You Note Dead?

How should you deliver a post-interview thank-you note? Experts debate the merits of a handwritten note in the internet age, and the best way to say thanks.

Baker Street Irregular Behavior in Your Organization

Conflict often erupts between different individuals and groups that each assume that the other individuals and groups were present only as bit players or, as the author refers to them, as "Baker Street Irregulars or Red Shirts in Star Trek movies."

Brian Tracy's Job Search Tips

In this excerpt from his new book 'Reinvention,' professional development guru Brian Tracy outlines a plan to help you get the job you really want—in any economy.

Creating an Unbeatable Résumé

Written by a recruiter who has actually placed more than 8,500 individuals in jobs.

Deliberate Delegation: When to Say “No” and When to “Let Go”

"I know I need to delegate more, but I can get things done more quickly if I just do it myself." "I’d like to delegate more, but nobody on my team has the skills to do certain key tasks."

Do You Have What It Takes to Move Ahead?

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Most tough boss problems center on communication. If you take the time to ask yourself nine basic questions about how you and your boss communicate, your boss will learn to value and trust you more. And most important-you'll learn how to ask for and get what you need to become happier and more produ

Blinders and Hidden Biases: Recognizing Our Response to Feedback

Human beings instinctively get defensive when they are criticized no matter how "right" this criticism is.

Boost Your Bottom Line-through Better People Management

Most tough boss problems center on communication. If you take the time to ask yourself nine basic questions about how you and your boss communicate, your boss will learn to value and trust you more. And most important-you'll learn how to ask for and get what you need to become happier and more produ