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3 Things Professional Women Should Stop Apologizing For

BY Amber Mac | 05-11-2012 | 6:17 AM | CAREERS

Every time the word "sorry" is about to fly out of your mouth, think: Have I actually done something wrong, or has this just become a verbal tic? Here are three things that women often apologize for and what we can do to stop. READ MORE›

Can't Leave At 5:30? Three Alternative Ways To Set Healthy Work Boundaries

BY Amber Mac | 04-20-2012 | 10:18 AM | WORK/LIFE

Sheryl Sandberg leaves work at 5:30. Barbara Corcoran shuts off her phone for half the day. And that rascal Tim Ferriss somehow gets away with only working four hours a week (allegedly). But they're all superstars. Here's what normal people can do to set healthy work boundaries. READ MORE›

How To Quit Your Job Gracefully (If You're Not Greg Smith)

BY Amber Mac | 03-15-2012 | 10:00 AM | LEADERSHIP

When Greg Smith resigned from Goldman Sachs this week, he did so in a public and high-profile way that most poor working schlubs could only dream of. That said, unless your workplace is totally toxic, it almost always pays to leave on good terms. Here are five ways to gracefully quit your job and ensure your career stays on track. READ MORE›

Mastering The Uncomfortable Art Of Personal Branding

BY Amber Mac | 03-09-2012 | 12:00 PM | CAREERS

Whether interviewing for a job or making a presentation, weaving a strong personal narrative could be the one thing that keeps you on top. Here are a few tips to turning on your personal branding story without turning off your audience.READ MORE›

Why Email Sabbaticals Are An Essential Part Of danah boyd's Work Flow

BY Amber Mac | 03-08-2012 | 11:34 AM | VIDEO

Is it possible to be a top Internet researcher for Microsoft while also occasionally going pretty much off the grid? Meet the woman who is living proof that the answer is yes. Serenity now!READ MORE›

How To Lose Friends And Alienate Twitter Followers: 5 Stupid Social Media Mistakes

BY Amber Mac | 03-01-2012 | 12:17 PM | LEADERSHIP

It's unsettling to see our numbers on social media sites take a hit, even temporarily. However, we rarely talk about what actions will hurt your friend and follower count in the social space. With that in mind, here are five ways to drop your network numbers in a flash.READ MORE›

Johnny Jet's Work Flow: Cheap Travel, Fancy Hotels On A Budget, And Upgrading Soldiers

BY Amber Mac | 02-29-2012 | 9:41 AM | VIDEO

John DiScala, aka Johnny Jet, flies more than 150,000 miles a year. Not bad for someone who was once afraid to fly. Here the Travel Channel host offers tips on getting where you want for a price you can afford. You are now free to move about the cabin.READ MORE›

Ali Velshi's Work Flow: Mysteries, Motorcycles Keep The CNN Anchor's Work-Life Balance In Check

BY Amber Mac | 02-23-2012 | 7:33 AM | CAREERS

Velshi's daily work flow is all about juggling meetings and helping people manage money. Oh, and hopping on his hog, too.READ MORE›

5 Tools For Managing Your Personal Brand Online

BY Amber Mac | 02-17-2012 | 7:36 AM | LEADERSHIP

Aside from creating compelling content, a personal branding regimen should also include an active plan to achieve your goals. These 5 easy-to-use tools will help you keep all the plates spinning with minimal effort. READ MORE›

5 Ways To Put The "Pro" In Profile Pics

BY Amber Mac | 02-09-2012 | 7:07 AM | CAREERS

Your profile photo is an important part of your online image, so if you still have an egg as your Twitter avatar or a blue-and-white silhouette for your Facebook page, it's time to step things up. (Hint: This photo is a "don't.")READ MORE›

Reddit's Alexis Ohanian's Work Flow: Fancy Hands And Making Things Suck Less

BY Amber Mac | 02-07-2012 | 9:45 AM | INNOVATION

Believe it or not, the founder of Reddit also has to avoid spending all day killing time on Reddit. Here's his advice for staying productive. READ MORE›

5 Tips That Make Your Meetings iPad-Friendly

BY Amber Mac | 06-17-2011 | 2:23 PM | ETHONOMICS

The pen and paper are losing their dominance in boardrooms across North America. Instead, workers are meeting with iPads in tow. To make your meetings iPad-friendly, here are some tips. READ MORE›

5 LinkedIn Tips You Didn't Know

BY Amber Mac | 06-06-2011 | 12:41 PM | ETHONOMICS

It may not be as dramatic as Twitter or as ubiquitous as Facebook, but LinkedIn attracts dedicated users who are serious about business. Here's how to connect with them using the fast-growing service's most powerful new tools. READ MORE›

5 Tips To Separate Personal And Professional Life Online

BY Amber Mac | 05-20-2011 | 10:05 AM | ETHONOMICS

As an entrepreneur who runs a made-to-order children's CD company, Candace Alper is comfortable mixing business with pleasure online. READ MORE›

Five Inspiring Steps To Innovation With Jeremy Gutsche

BY Amber Mac | 05-13-2011 | 10:30 AM | WORK/LIFE

Jeremy Gutsche of Trendhunter.com talks about his top five ways to innovate in times of change and chaos.READ MORE›

4 Painless Ways To Avoid Being A Digital Pack Rat

BY Amber Mac | 05-01-2011 | 10:21 AM | INNOVATION

Don't let being a digital hoarder happen to you. Here are four super-easy ways to de-clutter your bits and bytes, streamline your tech toys and gratuitous gadgets, and live a simpler life. READ MORE›

The 5 Best Free Tools For Making Slick Infographics

BY Amber Mac | 04-26-2011 | 4:01 PM | ETHONOMICS

It's not good enough anymore to simply graph data using Excel or Numbers. These free tools will visualize your data in a way that'll make your presentations look uber-professional and kick your website up a few notches.READ MORE›

Work Smart: Viz Wiz Nicholas Felton Guides Us Through Worlds Of Data [Video]

BY Amber Mac | 04-22-2011 | 1:46 PM | DESIGN

Making sense of our data-saturated world requires a combination of technical and design skill. Nicholas Felton, also known as Feltron, is among the most talented creators of information graphics and data visualizations working today. ...READ MORE›

Work Smart 3: How Camera+ Clicked iPhone App Store Success

BY Amber Mac | 04-15-2011 | 11:39 AM | WORK/LIFE

Mobile apps are the future of the Web. But what does it take to stay innovative and competitive in the over-crowded app store world? Lisa Bettany, the creator of the iPhone app Camera+, says it takes a whole lot of TLC--and a great team of developers.READ MORE›

Work Smart: 5 Easy To-Dos That Keep Your To-Do List Healthy

BY Amber Mac | 04-12-2011 | 11:16 AM | WORK/LIFE

Are flurries of grubbed-up sticky notes and notebooks full of unfinished to-do lists giving you heart palpitations? Amber Mac shares one simple app and five easy to-do list habits that will keep you running at your most productive, and not just in the short term. READ MORE›