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CREATIVE WAYS TO KISS UP.(to one's boss)(Brief Article)
Yes, you have to brownnose the boss--so at least do it with some class.
* Cite your superior. Tell your chief how brilliant she is by quoting her. "Most employees aren't good listeners," says Mark Oldman, cofounder of Vault.com, "so remembering things she says is a huge compliment." At the next meeting, try saying "As our fearless leader said...."
* Seek wisdom Ask for advice to show how much you value your superiors opinion. Tailor your query to her areas of expertise. Say something like "I'm organizing a gathering, and since you're so great with people, I was wondering if you'd pass on some pointers."
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- ... Compliment a colleague. (Why Don't You ...).(Brief Article)
- Magazine article from: Cosmopolitan Mehalic, Jessica August 1, 2002 700+ words
...also copying her boss. "Recognize the effort she put in and the positive result that her hard work has achieved," says Johanna Schlegel, editor in chief of Salary.com. "This E-mail will give her something tangible to use at her next performance review...
- The Genius of Edison places his inventions in the spotlight. (Learning Co...
- Magazine article from: Computer Shopper Elko, Lance March 1, 1997 700+ words
...investigation. The first, Tom's Technology, offers a brief article about how and why Edison developed the invention, along...life and career; a database of 253 terms, each linked to a brief article; and a cleverly designed quiz that tests users on program...
- Editorial.(Brief Article)(Editorial)
- Magazine article from: Journal of the Mississippi Academy of Sciences July 1, 2000 700+ words
...than those of the old museum. The Mississippi Academy of Sciences is pleased to highlight the museum in this issue with a brief article describing the facility and a lengthy article describing the ecology and flora of LeFleur's Bluff, the area on which the...
- letters.(Brief Article)
- Magazine article from: Grocer October 23, 1999 700+ words
...wants, we know best." Gift packs? Ho ho ho! Greig Smith Leighton Buzzard Potted herb accreditation Sir; Following your brief article concerning Hazlewood VHB and their "not organic enough" herbs (The Grocer, October 16, p26) you will be interested...
- JET STREAM.(Brief Article)
- Magazine article from: WWD West, Kevin June 13, 2000 700+ words
...and fun). Just after the movie's premiere, Le Figaro devoted an entire page to the theme of the jet set, including a brief article by de Brantes entitled, "I was inspired by myself." What's surely even more satisfying for de Brantes, a slick-haired...
- Splash out on water. (letters).(Brief Article)(Letter to the Editor)
- Magazine article from: Geographical Downes, Charlotte June 1, 2002 700+ words
I was much taken by your sadly brief article entitled Drinking water on tap, online (Environment News, February 2002). It reports on the internet campaign through which...
- ROMANIA RATIFIES, SLOVAKIA DEFERS.(Brief article)
- Newspaper article from: European Report February 5, 2008 700+ words
...December and Slovenia and Malta on 29 January, to adopt the EU text. France should follow in the coming days (see other In brief' article). As for Slovakia, the parliamentary vote has, in principle, been postponed to 7 February. Opposition MPs, in protest...
- GROWING U.S. TOURISM.(Brief Article)
- Newspaper article from: Caribbean Update April 1, 2000 700+ words
The February 2000 issue of Travel & Leisure magazine contains a brief article on the still modest, but growing flow of U.S. tourists, who enter Cuba from Mexico, or the Bahamas. The article contains tips on where to stay, and where to enjoy a good meal.
