Career Planning

Don Michael, author of learning to "Plan -- and Planning to Learn," believes that the capacity to learn from mistakes and move on is the hallmark of a fast company. But before you even reach the point where you must own up to a ...READ»

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5 Ways to Talk to Money

BY Alex FrankelTue Dec 18, 2007 at 11:46 PM

Jerry Weissman's five rules for great presentations.READ»

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When You Just Say No!

BY Michael KaplanTue Dec 18, 2007 at 11:46 PM

Tips on how to say no to your boss.READ»

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When the Mess Is Yours

BY Michael KaplanTue Dec 18, 2007 at 5:46 PM

The four stages of correctly dealing with a mistake at work.READ»

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You Fire Them; They Fire Back

BY Michael KaplanTue Dec 18, 2007 at 5:46 PM

People who get fired, says career consultant Marilyn Moats Kennedy, often fall into one of three personality types.READ»

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When You Want Dough

BY Michael KaplanTue Dec 18, 2007 at 5:46 PM

Like most Hollywood dramas, Greenburg's salary-raising campaigns are played out in three acts.READ»

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The Brand Called You

BY Tom PetersTue Dec 18, 2007 at 5:45 PM

Big companies understand the importance of brands. Today, in the Age of the Individual, you have to be your own brand. Here's what it takes to be the CEO of Me Inc.READ»

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Global Myth Manager

BY Eric MatsonTue Dec 18, 2007 at 5:45 PM

Christopher Bartlett argues that the mythic "global manager" doesn't quite match up with the reality of working overseas.READ»

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How I Learned to Be a 'No' Man

BY Michael KaplanTue Dec 18, 2007 at 5:45 PM

Roy Earle learned the hard way that there are two things you must do to say "no" and show that you mean it -- without alienating your boss.READ»

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5 Rookies

BY Alan M. WebberTue Dec 18, 2007 at 5:45 PM

Charlie Blaney, VP of Minor League Operations, shares the strengths of the Rookies of the Year from 1992-1996.READ»

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Congratulations, You're Promoted (Now What?)

BY Eric MatsonTue Dec 18, 2007 at 5:44 PM

The transition from team player to the leader can make -- or break -- your career. Here's Fast Company's six-point leadership guide.READ»

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Out of Sight, Out of Mind

BY Eric MatsonTue Dec 18, 2007 at 5:44 PM

Managing the pitfalls of taking an overseas assignment.READ»

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Before You Have that Talk ...

BY Michael KaplanTue Dec 18, 2007 at 5:44 PM

Three questions to ask yourself before you have a serious conversation with your boss.READ»

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How to Globalize Yourself

BY Eric MatsonTue Dec 18, 2007 at 5:43 PM

If you want your career to move forward, be prepared to move outside the United States. Here are seven real-world strategies for working smart around the world.READ»

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