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Escaping a Mouthful
At one point I'm sure I felt a bit of food fly out of his mouth when he laughed at something I said. How would I politely get myself out of a situation like this?
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Late Night Emails
I have a client who is always sending emails at all hours of the day and night, including weekends. How can I set boundaries and communicate effectively?
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The Unmeetable CEO
The CEO of a major corporation is going to be at a corporate event in my city. How can I make sure I meet them? Right place, right time is the reason for many a relationship and deal. Lets think about this in two parts.
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Client is never satisfied
I have a client who is always making demands and never seems to be satisfied with the work we are doing. How can I effectively manage this situation and ensure that both the client and the firm are happy with the outcome?
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Handling Interruptions
I am working with a client who is always interrupting in meetings. How can I handle this situation and ensure that I'm able to effectively communicate the information that the client needs to know?
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Incorrect Introductions
It's almost never an incorrect introduction that causes embarrassment or confusion but the amount of time that's left before correcting it.
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From avoidance to advantage
Sometimes I am apprehensive about telling people the sector in which I work. In the past I have been bombarded with questions I am unable to answer. How can I avoid this?
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Trouble shaking hands
In this week's Q&A, a handshake puzzle.
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Doing business with giants
Before going out looking for a big client, its important to be sure that you are ready for success. Here are some less conventional approaches that have worked well for me over the years
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Profile Pics
Is it ok to have different photos of yourself on the various social media platforms? The biggest dilemma of the twenty-first century, which photo(s) of myself should I post? The answer to this question really depends on your personal preferences.
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So many events, so little time
Before we dive into event prioritisation, a brief moment of reflection. I've found that the most scarce and precious resource isn't gold or oil or dollars, or even bitcoin. No, it's something far more elusive and finite.
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How to research someone online
Intel gathering without setting off the 'creep radar'. Nothing quite like stepping onto the minefield of personal boundaries in pursuit of an advantage, wouldn't you agree? Here are some rules of thumb: