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Course Correcting Your Career
Career ➤ October 7, 2017

Course Correcting Your Career

It’s crazy how time flies in the work world. I remember interviewing for my first job out of college. It was my dream — or at least my dream starter job. I didn’t have tons...

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Beyond the Bottomline
Career ➤ August 7, 2017

Beyond the Bottomline

I've always had ambitions, but I haven't always been a leader. That's not to say I was a follower; I'm a textbook skeptic, even when the ideas originate from my very own mind.

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The Human Side of Zuck
Digital Marketing ➤ October 10, 2016

The Human Side of Zuck

Articles pop up all the time about the importance of social media for C-suite executives. It’s a great promotion tactic for thought leadership, helps humanize a brand, and at its core, it’s a great way...

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Career ➤ September 10, 2016

On Being Human

After a tough day at work, or a rough day of deadlines, we tend to placate ourselves with reminders that our work, however important, is neither brain surgery nor rocket science. Ok, so I’m not my brother the radiologist,...

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Career ➤ August 29, 2016

The Feedback Funnel

Giving bad — or even “clumsy” — feedback reflects just as poorly on a manager as responding to feedback defensively does on a direct report. Feedback is crucial to career growth, and at its core...

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Meet Alexandra

Just a 30-something millennial, mom, marketer. Michigander turned New Yorker who shares quips, opinions, essays, and more.

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Food ➤ July 11, 2013

Aubergine Dreams: An Ode to Eggplant

Before Mark Bittman penned his praise for eggplant via the New York Times, I became acquainted with the fantastic fruit. Sometime after I lost interest in microwaving spaghetti squash, I picked up a beautiful Italian...

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Recipes ➤ August 19, 2018

Tofu Tales

My love for tofu has roots, and they run deep. The first time I tried it – pre-vegetarian days – was when I was in the 8th grade. I went to a local Thai restaurant...

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Recipes ➤ January 18, 2018

Garbanzo Glory

I love the garbanzo bean almost as much as I love eggplant. It’s versatile, easily accessible, healthy and hearty. At lunch with good friends in Astoria, I ordered chickpea soup as a vessel for warmth...

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