I came across this expression for the first time a few months ago and I was intrigued by the sheer audacity of it. I Googled it[…]
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Category: Do the right thing
6 reasons Alicia Florrick rocks my world
Finding a positive female role model on TV is like finding a politician with integrity. Once in a while one comes along but they’re usually[…]
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Feeling sick about stuff
This summer, two experiences got me thinking about the amount of stuff I bring into my house, how much of it my family actually needs[…]
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What I learned from my worst boss ever
“I brought you in. I can take you out.” This is an actual phrase uttered to me by my actual boss when I finally worked up[…]
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Six great things about being an IABC Chapter President
Earlier this week, I attended the Annual General Meeting of the Toronto chapter of the International Association of Business Communicators (IABC/Toronto). As the outgoing president[…]
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The reality of working with oddballs
I read two great articles this weekend. The first, The Real Legacy of Steve Jobs, appeared in Fast Company and chronicles his lifelong attempts to become[…]
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Split the bill and still stay friends
Several years ago, I attended a birthday dinner for a close friend at a high-end restaurant of her choice. There were about 20 people at[…]
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Why we need little white lies
Tell me lies, tell me sweet little lies! Stevie Nicks had the right idea when she implored a potential lover to just tell her what she wanted[…]
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