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How Not to Succeed in Business: Show Your Boss That You’re Smarter Than Him
Most bosses suffer from the delusion that they are smart. Perhaps they feel that their years of industry experience and managing people somehow give them special “knowledge” that others don’t possess....
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Hiring 101: How Not to Read a Cover Letter
There is one key rule in management: never hire anyone desperate or stupid enough to work for someone like you. Unfortunately, at some point in your management career you may need to replace an...
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Hiring 101: Resume Red Flags and How to Overlook Them
In between the time that you become a manager and the time you get fired, you may be asked to replace a worker who has quit in disgust. This is an excellent opportunity to showcase your skills in...
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How to Avoid Thinking Strategically
As a manager, you may occasionally be asked to “think strategically.” That means to consider issues that have a broad impact on the company, such as long-term revenue opportunities, more efficient...
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How Not to Succeed: 4 Great Ways to Fail as a New Manager
Hurray. The evil production manager you used to report to just got fired. Everyone on your team is happy. Even better: you’re the new production manager. Woo-hoo! Here’s what you should do to ensure...
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Three Great Ways to Get Sued for Discrimination After an Interview
Now that you’re a big, important manager, you’ll probably be called on to interview job candidates. Despite what the experts in Human Resources and Legal say (cough — who cares — cough), the whole...
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How Not to Succeed: 5 Fun Ways to Make a Meeting Last 2 Hours
One of the most rewarding aspects of being a manager is the power to waste other people’s time. A great way to do this is by transforming short meetings into endless morale-sucks in which nothing is...
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How Not to Succeed: Making a Lasting Impression at Your Holiday Party
You’ve worked hard all year. Now it’s your time to make a total ass of yourself in front of everyone who could possibly be beneficial to your career. So relax and let your true personality shine. Here...
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New Year, Old You: Resisting Change, Innovation, and Self-Improvement
For many people, the new year is a time to reflect. That’s because they still cling to the quaint belief that they can become happier and more productive. Enlightened managers like you know that...
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Quiz: Do You Have What It Takes to Be Incompetent Over the Long Haul?
Anyone can be incompetent for a few weeks or even months without suffering serious repercussions. The dysfunction of most organizations provides cover for even the most glaring managerial incompetence...
View Article5 Things Millennials Need to Know When Being Interviewed by a Baby*
(*a response to Todd Cherches’ column; Five Things Millennials Need to Know When Being Interviewed By a Baby Boomer) 1. Babies can’t understand what you’re saying You probably can’t understand their...
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How to jump ahead of all the other seriously incompetent folks in front of you.
View ArticleHow Not to Succeed: 5 Ways to Make Sure Everyone Knows You Have an MBA
If you're lucky enough to have an MBA, then you need to share what you learned as early and often as possible. Your co-workers will thank you--we think.
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