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		<title><![CDATA[10 ways to deal with a bad boss]]></title>
		<link><![CDATA[http://whitepapers.zdnet.com/abstract.aspx?docid=1176133]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[Is your boss about to drive you crazy? Here are some coping strategies to help you keep your sanity and maybe your job.This download is also available as an entry in our 10 Things blog.   ]]></description>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 02 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0800</pubDate>
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		<title><![CDATA[10 public speaking traps and how to avoid them]]></title>
		<link><![CDATA[http://whitepapers.zdnet.com/abstract.aspx?docid=1153331]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[You can sail past most problems that pop up during a presentation if you're ready for them. These strategies will help you finesse common public speaking pitfalls. This download is also available as an entry in our 10 Things blog.   ]]></description>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0700</pubDate>
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		<title><![CDATA[10+ things to check when your presentation runs into technical problems]]></title>
		<link><![CDATA[http://whitepapers.zdnet.com/abstract.aspx?docid=1135123]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[Sometimes, it's the little things that derail a presentation - and it's easy to get rattled and overlook them. This list will help you troubleshoot some common presentation glitches.This download is also available as an entry in our 10 Things blog.   ]]></description>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 08 Sep 2009 00:00:00 -0700</pubDate>
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		<title><![CDATA[10 ways technology can help (or hurt) your professional image]]></title>
		<link><![CDATA[http://whitepapers.zdnet.com/abstract.aspx?docid=1087919]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[Increasingly sophisticated communications options have introduced a number of gotchas into the business world. Calvin Sun looks at some phone, email, and voicemail best practices that will help ensure that you make the right impression.This download is also available as an entry in our 10 Things blog.   ]]></description>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2009 00:00:00 -0700</pubDate>
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		<title><![CDATA[10 ways to raise the credibility of your IT group]]></title>
		<link><![CDATA[http://whitepapers.zdnet.com/abstract.aspx?docid=1011995]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[Your IT department can't succeed or contribute value to the organization unless you have the respect and trust of the executive team and your customers. Here are some strategies that will help you build a solid reputation for your IT group.This download is also available as an entry in our...]]></description>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 17 Jun 2009 00:00:00 -0700</pubDate>
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		<title><![CDATA[10+ ways to learn more efficiently]]></title>
		<link><![CDATA[http://whitepapers.zdnet.com/abstract.aspx?docid=975009]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[To succeed as an IT pro, you have to pursue knowledge and new skills on an ongoing basis -- even if you have limited time and rusty study habits. Calvin Sun shares a dozen pointers that will help you master -- and remember -- new material.This download is also available...]]></description>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2009 00:00:00 -0700</pubDate>
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		<title><![CDATA[10 office gaffes to avoid]]></title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Have you ever wanted to disappear after committing some stupid faux pas? If it occurs in a professional context, it could be more than embarrassing -- it could cost you business or hurt your career. Calvin Sun looks at some preventable gaffes.This download is also available as an entry in...]]></description>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2009 00:00:00 -0700</pubDate>
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		<title><![CDATA[10+ phrases that can be irritating or offensive]]></title>
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		<description><![CDATA[It's possible to rub someone the wrong way without even realizing it -- all because you used the wrong expression at the wrong time. Calvin Sun discusses 11 such expressions and looks at how you can sidestep problems by being careful when you use them.This download is also available as...]]></description>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 16 Mar 2009 00:00:00 -0700</pubDate>
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		<title><![CDATA[10 ways to gain and keep the loyalty of your staff]]></title>
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		<description><![CDATA[You depend on your team to be productive and reliable so that the entire IT department can be successful. But to get everyone to do their best work, you need to build a relationship of trust and support. Here are some tips to help you build staff loyalty.This download is...]]></description>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 03 Mar 2009 00:00:00 -0800</pubDate>
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		<title><![CDATA[10+ ways to reduce wordiness in your writing]]></title>
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		<description><![CDATA[When you streamline your wording, your message becomes more powerful and clear. Calvin Sun looks at how eliminating just a few superfluous phrases can tighten up your writing and give it more punch. This download is also available as an entry in our 10 Things blog.]]></description>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 13 Feb 2009 00:00:00 -0800</pubDate>
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		<title><![CDATA[10+ ways to avoid misunderstandings at work]]></title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Miscues happen all the time in business communications, and the results can range from annoying to disastrous. Here are some simple rules to follow that can save you a world of trouble when dealing with colleagues and partners.This download is also available as an entry in our 10 Things blog.]]></description>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 02 Feb 2009 00:00:00 -0800</pubDate>
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		<title><![CDATA[10+ ways to overcome bureaucratic obstacles]]></title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Being thwarted by a bureaucratic roadblock can be a huge aggravation. Your task may be simple, but some red tape, regulation, or gatekeeper stands squarely in your path. Calvin Sun offers some advice to help you remove the barriers and get back on track.This download is also available as an...]]></description>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 23 Jan 2009 00:00:00 -0800</pubDate>
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		<title><![CDATA[10 memory aids to help prevent misused words]]></title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Do you have trouble remembering which word to use in certain situations? Plenty of words are similar and easy to confuse -- and that can make you sound stupid even if what you've written is brilliant. Here are some tricks for choosing the right word.This download is also available as...]]></description>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 12 Jan 2009 00:00:00 -0800</pubDate>
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		<title><![CDATA[10 ways to take the pain out of performance planning]]></title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Staff performance planning may not be at the top of your list of enjoyable manager tasks -- but it's one of your most important responsibilities. Calvin Sun offers some pointers that can help ease the process.This download is also available as an entry in our 10 Things blog. ]]></description>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 08 Dec 2008 00:00:00 -0800</pubDate>
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		<title><![CDATA[10 things you should do (and not do) at your company's holiday party]]></title>
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		<description><![CDATA[The holiday party is full of opportunities to shoot yourself in the foot -- but you may also get a chance to do your career some good. Calvin Sun offers a list of party do's and don'ts to help you steer the right course.This download is also available as an...]]></description>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 01 Dec 2008 00:00:00 -0800</pubDate>
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		<title><![CDATA[10+ ways to work more effectively from home]]></title>
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		<description><![CDATA[There are plenty of advantages to working from home, but there are certain pitfalls as well. Calvin Sun has worked from home for many years, and he offers some pointers for making things go smoothly.]]></description>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 26 Nov 2008 00:00:00 -0800</pubDate>
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		<title><![CDATA[10+ survival tips on business travel to Beijing]]></title>
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		<description><![CDATA[If you're going to spend some time working in Beijing, your experience will be much better if you know what to expect and how to prepare. Calvin Sun is living in Beijing through the winter and he shares the practical lessons he's learned.This download is also available as an entry...]]></description>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 21 Nov 2008 00:00:00 -0800</pubDate>
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		<title><![CDATA[10 ways to improve your office etiquette (and avoid being the annoying co-worker)]]></title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Office environments typically require us to work in fairly close quarters, so a little consideration and cooperation can make life a lot easier. These guidelines will help you -- or maybe the irritating colleague in the next cube -- avoid distracting and potentially obnoxious behavior.This download is also available as...]]></description>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 05 Nov 2008 00:00:00 -0800</pubDate>
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		<title><![CDATA[10 tips on conducting effective interviews]]></title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Whether you're having a discussion with an employee about performance issues, trying to gather information about why a project failed, looking for feedback from a staff member about team dynamics, or evaluating someone for possible promotion, conducting a successful interview requires skill and planning on your part. Here are some...]]></description>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 28 Oct 2008 00:00:00 -0700</pubDate>
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		<title><![CDATA[10 mistakes to avoid when seeking a new job]]></title>
		<link><![CDATA[http://whitepapers.zdnet.com/abstract.aspx?docid=390205]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[Sometimes, all it takes is a small mistake or oversight to turn off a potential employer. Calvin Sun offers this list of job-search gaffes that could torpedo your chances of getting hired.This download is also available as an entry in our 10 Things blog. ]]></description>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 14 Oct 2008 00:00:00 -0700</pubDate>
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