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Take the TMI test

To protect your professional reputation, draw a line between the personal information you share with friends and family and the types of conversations you hold in the workplace. Sharing too much information (TMI) can make co-workers uncomfortable and lead the boss to question your judgment. Before you share personal information at work, put it to […]

Capitalize on co-workers’ bright ideas

Don’t worry if you have a hard time coming up with brilliant suggestions at the office or if you’re not the first one to come up with the next big thing. You surely have colleagues with bright ideas, and there are a few ways for you to walk away with credit for them.

Prepare to take your tasks global

“What do I most need to be prepared for suddenly dealing with international cultures, people and ways of doing things? I’ve just landed a job with a big international marketing firm … I get a little nervous when they tell me about all the different clients and projects involving so many different countries.”

Resuscitate a damaged reputation

If you have acted poorly in the past, your reputation may still be suffering even if you have since changed your ways, writes career coach Dorothy Tannahill-Moran. There’s no surefire way to fix the damage, but a few techniques may help.