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A three-letter word you should boot

When someone offers his or her opinion on a topic that you would like to counter, instead of saying: “That’s a good point, but…” say “That’s a good point; here’s another way to look at it.”  Using “but” tells your counterpart that what they’ve said is totally disregarded. Skip the “but” and keep the debate […]

7 questions to ask your mentor

A mentor can provide you with insight you can use to make decisions about your career, develop career-advancing skills, and improve in areas you are falling short. But only if you make productive use of the time you get to spend with him or her.