How to probe for promotion opportunities | Negative feedback can be delivered gracefully | A guide to handling disputes over work roles
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September 29, 2017
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Getting Ahead
How to probe for promotion opportunities
Increase your chances of a promotion by finding out when promotions typically happen and who initiates them, Emily Moore writes. When discussing promotion opportunities with your boss or HR, emphasize that you're looking to help the company.
Glassdoor (9/28) 
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Negative feedback can be delivered gracefully
Don't wait to deliver negative feedback unless you're upset and need time to cool down, says executive coach Wendy Capland. Explain the consequences of your co-worker's actions and ask them to explain their understanding of the situation.
Inc. online (9/21) 
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Making the Connection
A guide to handling disputes over work roles
A guide to handling disputes over work roles
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When a project leads to wrangling over roles and responsibilities, try to clarify the situation with your boss and co-workers before you proceed. Calmly discuss the situation without assuming negative intentions by the other parties involved, writes Amy Gallo.
Harvard Business Review online (tiered subscription model) (9/27) 
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Your Next Challenge
Improve your transition to a new job with this question
When you start a new job, you can learn more about your role and get off on the right foot with co-workers by asking how your work can make their lives easier. In addition, the question is likely to help you prioritize your work properly, writes Richard Moy.
The Muse (9/28) 
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Balancing Yourself
Sleepy? Afternoon naps may improve performance
University of Pennsylvania researchers have found that a one-hour post-lunch nap allowed 3,000 seniors to recall information and solve math problems more easily. University of California researchers observed that adults who choose to nap in the afternoon outperformed those who stayed awake.
Ladders (9/26) 
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The Water Cooler
Fish fall from sky during rain in Mexico
Fish fell from the sky during a light rain in northeast Mexico on Tuesday, according to civil defense officials. Fish can be sucked into the air by tornadoes called waterspouts and fall to the ground after blowing around, according to scientists.
CBS News/The Associated Press (9/28) 
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There is no defense against reproach but obscurity.
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