Category Archives: Career

Manners Made To Order

Posted on May 15, 2012 by

Peter Bart, the long-serving studio executive turned prominent media industry journalist, recently wrote a column in Variety wondering where all the manners have gone: A Zest to Text Lets The Rude Intrude The irony of calling out the entertainment community on bad … Continue reading →

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What to Give Your Boss as a Holiday Gift

Posted on December 19, 2011 by

Office gift exchange can be a nightmare, especially when it’s your boss.  Believe me, I know, it’s as hard to give as it is to receive.  The ritual is uncomfortable, filled with anxiety and trepidation.  Most everyone wishes it would … Continue reading →

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Are We Thankful Enough?

Posted on November 16, 2011 by

The following is an edited version of a note I sent to my staff a few years ago.  I started to draft a new version, but then remembered how similar this was in theme: Each year about this time I … Continue reading →

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Let’s Be Careful Out There

Posted on October 17, 2011 by

The private reaction I received to last week’s post on career opportunities was quite overwhelming.  I expected to get a few calls asking for similar consultations from people I know trying to decide between this or that gig, and I did, … Continue reading →

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