Nancy Marshall

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Getting a grip on the art of the handshake in business settings

There is definitely a right way and a wrong way to shake hands, our guest columnist writes in this handy guide.

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How to conquer clutter and stay focused at work

For anyone feeling overwhelmed by clutter, our columnist offers a few simple steps to get started.

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No laughing matter: How to bring humor to the workplace

If you’re trying to bring more laughter to work, our columnist suggests sticking to safer jokes and being careful with imitations.

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How to network whether you’re an extrovert or introvert

Two high school friends — one introvert and extrovert — offer networking best practices for both personality types.

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How — and why — to keep politics out of the office

Never assume that your work colleague shares your opinions on politics, our guest columnist writes along with seven golden rules for keeping the workplace conflict-free.

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How to build — and nurture — a strong professional network

Our guest columnists recommend being intentional about connecting and acknowledging the milestones and moments that matter to others.

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How to banish guilt from the workplace

When business leaders model boundaries, acknowledge trade-offs and show self-compassion, they give others permission to do the same, our guest columnist writes.

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How to become a better leader by changing your mindset at work

Drawing inspiration from a recent book, our guest columnist suggests letting others be who they are and focusing on being who you want to be.

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How to set realistic New Year’s resolutions for your business

Setting goals for your organization starts with picking one priority per quarter and making every goal a habit, not a hope, our guest experts suggest.

C-suite

How to stop procrastinating and get things done

Rather than adding more goals to your list, start by eliminating one thing: chronic procrastination, writes guest columnist Nancy Marshall.

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