The follow-up to the 2011 hit movie, Horrible Bosses, is set to debut on November 26th, so I thought it may be a good idea to repost the Ask The Strategist entry, Surviving Horrible Bosses. Since the movie sequel, Horrible Bosses 2, will include new plot twists and characters, our post has been updated, as well. Enjoy and feel free to share a horrible boss … Continue reading How to Survive a Horrible Boss
In an era of increasingly uncivil people doing uncivil things, I recently stumbled upon Rules of Civility, edited by Richard Brookhiser. This book takes a refreshing look at sage advice President George Washington followed, notions he learned as a child in the 1700s. Continue reading The Rules of Civility
By Madeleine Marshall I’m not new to Washington, DC. Even though I live in Georgia, I feel connected to DC through family. I fancy that I have had similar childhood experiences as those who also grew up here: Being mad when your parents refuse to go to the mall to watch the fireworks on July 4th, playing tennis with new friends at the park in … Continue reading Tips Every Intern Should Know Before Networking
The only way to give a good opinion is to validate it through experience. A good opinion can be on any subject – life, art, style, politics, and projects. But as young people, we have limited experience in any of these fields. So look to a mentor, someone who knows the ropes, to help as a kind of unofficial coach. Recently, in class, a student … Continue reading Choosing the Right Mentor
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