<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8" ?><rss version="2.0"><channel><title>BNET Work Life Articles</title><link>http://www.bnet.com</link><description>BNET Work Life Articles</description><pubDate>Dec 04, 2008 3:47 PM PST</pubDate><item><title><![CDATA[How to Use LinkedIn]]></title><link>http://www.bnet.com/2403-13070_23-219860.html</link><description><![CDATA[The largest professional social network can help you meet
influential people, answer business questions, and take your career where you
want it to go.]]></description><author>Jake Swearingen</author><pubDate>Oct 27, 2008 2:32 PM PDT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[How to Prepare for a Directorship]]></title><link>http://www.bnet.com/2403-13070_23-241665.html</link><description><![CDATA[Board memberships are no longer the ceremonial roles of
yesteryear. But the rewards are great for the business person who wants to help
mold and move a modern company forward.]]></description><author>Marie C. Baca and Joanna Higgins</author><pubDate>Oct 27, 2008 2:29 PM PDT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Five Tactics for Landing a Board Seat]]></title><link>http://www.bnet.com/2403-13070_23-241660.html</link><description><![CDATA[A board seat will enhance a new executive's resume, but
first you need to be invited to join. Here's how to increase your
chances of getting a foot in the boardroom door.]]></description><author>Marie C. Baca</author><pubDate>Oct 20, 2008 4:24 PM PDT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Five Masters of the Boardroom]]></title><link>http://www.bnet.com/2403-13070_23-241682.html</link><description><![CDATA[Challenging times call for extraordinary board members who can thwart corporate chaos. Here are five who shine.]]></description><author>Marie C. Baca</author><pubDate>Oct 20, 2008 4:21 PM PDT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Who's Your City: Best Places to Live]]></title><link>http://www.bnet.com/2403-13068_23-193876.html</link><description><![CDATA[In this exclusive adaptation of Richard Florida's new book Who's Your City?, Florida explains how to choose the ideal place to work and live, based on your professional and personal needs.]]></description><author>Richard Florida</author><pubDate>Oct 02, 2008 4:42 PM PDT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[How to Manage the Media]]></title><link>http://www.bnet.com/2403-13068_23-194647.html</link><description><![CDATA[For too long, American CEOs have operated with a policy of benign neglect toward the media. But recent CEO downfalls and PR disasters prove that strategy no longer works. To survive in the current media environment, here's how smart chief execs are making PR part of corporate strategy.]]></description><author>William Holstein</author><pubDate>Oct 02, 2008 4:41 PM PDT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[How to Present Like Steve Jobs]]></title><link>http://www.bnet.com/2403-13068_23-194984.html</link><description><![CDATA[Apple's CEO is the most charismatic pitchman in business
today. Learn how to apply his secrets to your next presentation.]]></description><author>Carmine Gallo</author><pubDate>Oct 02, 2008 4:41 PM PDT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[How to Order a Custom-Made Suit]]></title><link>http://www.bnet.com/2403-13068_23-212782.html</link><description><![CDATA[Nothing sends a clearer message about your status and self worth
than a custom-made suit. Here's everything you need to know to get the perfect
fit.]]></description><author>Christian M. Chensvold</author><pubDate>Oct 02, 2008 4:36 PM PDT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Social Networking for Business]]></title><link>http://www.bnet.com/2403-13070_23-219914.html</link><description><![CDATA[Here's how successful social networkers use sites like Facebook and Twitter for everything from recruiting to manufacturing.]]></description><author>Jake Swearingen</author><pubDate>Sep 15, 2008 10:05 AM PDT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Social Networking Myths and Risks]]></title><link>http://www.bnet.com/2403-13070_23-219915.html</link><description><![CDATA[You know that connecting to colleagues online has real benefits, but there are some things holding you back. If you're worried about wasting time, losing your privacy, or struggling with your technical skills, don't be  most social networks are safe and easy to use. That said, there are a few genuine concerns to be on alert for. Here's a rundown of what you do  and don't  need to worry about when networking online.]]></description><author>Jake Swearingen</author><pubDate>Sep 15, 2008 10:00 AM PDT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[How to Get Started with Getting Things Done]]></title><link>http://www.bnet.com/2403-13074_23-52958.html</link><description><![CDATA[David Allen's Getting Things Done time-management system is based on some pretty esoteric concepts ("knowledge work," "distributed cognition," the "ready state" of martial arts, and so on), but in actual practice it's cheap and very much do-it-yourself.]]></description><author>Robert Landon</author><pubDate>Sep 11, 2008 11:34 AM PDT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Five Rules of Style for the Business-Casual Workplace]]></title><link>http://www.bnet.com/2403-13068_23-212795.html</link><description><![CDATA[What's too casual for casual Friday? These five rules will take
the guess work out of dressing for the office.]]></description><author>Christian M. Chensvold</author><pubDate>Aug 19, 2008 10:00 AM PDT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[10 Ways to Upgrade Your Look]]></title><link>http://www.bnet.com/2403-13068_23-213017.html</link><description><![CDATA[Do you dress like a boss-to-be or a permanent underling? Here are
10 simple ways to upgrade your look from passed-over to promotion-ready.]]></description><author>BNET Staff</author><pubDate>Aug 19, 2008 9:59 AM PDT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[How to Win at Office Politics]]></title><link>http://www.bnet.com/2403-13070_23-93243.html</link><description><![CDATA[Like it or not, every workplace is a political environment. But operating effectively within it doesn't have to mean sucking up, lying, or slinging dirt. In its purest form, office politics is simply about getting from here to there: securing a promotion, seeing an idea come to fruition, or gaining support to make an organizational change. Playing the game well is about defending your position, earning respect, exchanging favors, and keeping your sanity amid the chaos. To get started, you need to know what you really want from work, then orient your political moves toward those goals. It all starts with strong relationships and helping others; those people in return make up the support system that helps you realize your goals. Here's how it's done.]]></description><author>Kelly Pate Dwyer</author><pubDate>Jul 01, 2008 12:08 PM PDT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Who Is David Allen?]]></title><link>http://www.bnet.com/2403-13074_23-52956.html</link><description><![CDATA[With his popular seminar lectures and cult-like following, productivity expert David Allen has become an influential force in the Information Age workplace.]]></description><author>Robert Landon</author><pubDate>Jun 30, 2008 11:17 AM PDT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[How to Stay Competitive in a Global Economy]]></title><link>http://www.bnet.com/2403-13068_23-207502.html</link><description><![CDATA[Sharpen your company's competitive edge by outsourcing
more intelligently, protecting your intellectual property, and winning the
talent war.]]></description><author>BNET Editorial</author><pubDate>Jun 20, 2008 4:01 PM PDT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[How to Use a Strategic Alliance to Get Ahead]]></title><link>http://www.bnet.com/2403-13068_23-207501.html</link><description><![CDATA[Whether you're looking to share risk, resources, or
expertise, a strategic partner might be exactly what your company needs to grow
and develop in ways that it couldn't on its own.]]></description><author>BNET Editorial</author><pubDate>Jun 20, 2008 3:38 PM PDT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wisdom of the Pros]]></title><link>http://www.bnet.com/2403-13070_23-52955.html</link><description><![CDATA[Six experts who sell ideas for a living explain the secrets of their success.]]></description><author>Geoffrey James</author><pubDate>Jun 19, 2008 9:34 AM PDT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Office Politicos: A Field Guide]]></title><link>http://www.bnet.com/2403-13070_23-94033.html</link><description><![CDATA[Every workplace has its share of good guys and bad, solo artists and team players. To get ahead  or even just survive  you need to know them all: the good eggs who can become your allies, and the bad apples to avoid (or occasionally placate). Here's a handy guide to the 10 most common types of office politicians, with tips on how to manage them.]]></description><author>Kelly Pate Dwyer</author><pubDate>Jun 19, 2008 9:33 AM PDT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wine Types: What They Are and Where They're From]]></title><link>http://www.bnet.com/2403-13068_23-180970.html</link><description><![CDATA[Don't
know your pinot from your merlot? This basic menu of wine types from around the
world will help you decipher any wine list.]]></description><author>Michael Mattis</author><pubDate>Jun 19, 2008 9:32 AM PDT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Great Intrapreneurs in Business History]]></title><link>http://www.bnet.com/2403-13070_23-196888.html</link><description><![CDATA[These five products have one thing in common: Each started out as an idea hatched by a mid-level employee  and ended up changing a company or revolutionizing an industry.]]></description><author>Jake Swearingen</author><pubDate>Jun 17, 2008 2:12 PM PDT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rules of Innovation From a Wal-Mart Pro]]></title><link>http://www.bnet.com/2403-13070_23-196887.html</link><description><![CDATA[A Wal-Mart manager shares four crucial steps for launching new
projects within a big corporation.]]></description><author>Georgia Flight</author><pubDate>Jun 17, 2008 2:11 PM PDT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[How They Did It: Seven Intrapreneur Success Stories]]></title><link>http://www.bnet.com/2403-13070_23-196890.html</link><description><![CDATA[Seven successful intrapreneurs reveal what it took to launch new ventures at Kodak, Toyota, Yahoo, and other major companies.]]></description><author>Georgia Flight</author><pubDate>Jun 17, 2008 2:08 PM PDT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Who's Your City: How Creative Class Cities Will Beat the Recession]]></title><link>http://www.bnet.com/2403-13068_23-193355.html</link><description><![CDATA[In this interview with BNET, Richard Florida explains why his
latest book Who's Your City? matters to workers
during a recession and how a business's location affects not only the
talent pool, but also its ability to innovate.  ]]></description><author>Paul Kaihla</author><pubDate>Jun 17, 2008 2:04 PM PDT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Who's Your City: Top 10 Megaregions]]></title><link>http://www.bnet.com/2403-13070_23-193140.html</link><description><![CDATA[These ten megaregions generate the bulk of America's economic output and stand to be the biggest areas for job and economic growth, according to Richard Florida, author of Who's Your City?]]></description><author>Richard Florida </author><pubDate>Jun 17, 2008 2:03 PM PDT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Who's Your City?: What Is a Megaregion?]]></title><link>http://www.bnet.com/2403-13070_23-192951.html</link><description><![CDATA[Forget the best cities to work in. Richard Florida envisions a world in which megaregions -- composed of several cities -- represent a new and powerful economic unit. Adapted from Florida's new book Who's Your City?]]></description><author>Richard Florida</author><pubDate>Jun 17, 2008 2:00 PM PDT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[What Executives Really Think of MBAs]]></title><link>http://www.bnet.com/2403-13070_23-170572.html</link><description><![CDATA[Outside of the interview: Managers reveal when  or if 
they hire MBAs.]]></description><author>Geoffrey James</author><pubDate>Jun 17, 2008 1:27 PM PDT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Secret Guide to the MBA Curriculum]]></title><link>http://www.bnet.com/2403-13070_23-170567.html</link><description><![CDATA[Our cheat sheet tells you which B-school classes will teach you valuable skills and which ones aren't worth your time.]]></description><author>Geoffrey James</author><pubDate>Jun 17, 2008 1:26 PM PDT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Five Hard Truths About the MBA]]></title><link>http://www.bnet.com/2403-13070_23-170538.html</link><description><![CDATA[If you're counting on an MBA to help advance your career, new evidence might make you think twice.]]></description><author>Geoffrey James</author><pubDate>Jun 17, 2008 1:24 PM PDT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[10 Underrated Business Books]]></title><link>http://www.bnet.com/2403-13070_23-160572.html</link><description><![CDATA[They are hardly traditional, but by challenging conventional wisdom, these books explain the big ideas that are essential to business success.]]></description><author>Geoffrey James</author><pubDate>Jun 17, 2008 1:06 PM PDT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[10 Overrated Business Books (and What to Read Instead)]]></title><link>http://www.bnet.com/2403-13070_23-160571.html</link><description><![CDATA[Don't believe the hype. These classic books attract all the attention, but for real business wisdom, read our preferred suggestions instead.]]></description><author>Geoffrey James</author><pubDate>Jun 17, 2008 1:02 PM PDT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Techniques of the Office Politics Masters]]></title><link>http://www.bnet.com/2403-13070_23-95074.html</link><description><![CDATA[How five of the country's top CEOs maneuvered to reach the top    
and stay there.]]></description><author>Kelly Pate Dwyer</author><pubDate>Jun 17, 2008 12:52 PM PDT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Top Seven Workplace Plays and Maneuvers]]></title><link>http://www.bnet.com/2403-13070_23-93274.html</link><description><![CDATA[All office politicking relies upon a simple concept: the biggest help (and the biggest hindrance) to reaching your goals is other people. What's the right way to win friends and influence people? The most effective moves build alliances, sell your ideas, and solve problems. They also involve risk  so proceed with caution. With the help of top managers and management consultants, we've devised a list of the seven best office-politics plays and maneuvers, when they work best, and what to watch out for.]]></description><author>Kelly Pate Dwyer</author><pubDate>Jun 17, 2008 12:50 PM PDT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Family-Friendly Policies from Family-Friendly Companies]]></title><link>http://www.bnet.com/2403-13068_23-67230.html</link><description><![CDATA[Flexible parental-leave programs are one of the keys to employee retention. These exemplary companies have policies in place that rank high with working parents.]]></description><author>C.C. Holland</author><pubDate>Jun 17, 2008 12:37 PM PDT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Five Dangers of Parental Leave]]></title><link>http://www.bnet.com/2403-13068_23-67231.html</link><description><![CDATA[Leaving work to care for a new child can complicate your career. Here's how to avoid common problems.]]></description><author>C.C. Holland</author><pubDate>Jun 17, 2008 12:36 PM PDT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tales from the Trenches: The Ups and Downs of Parental Leave]]></title><link>http://www.bnet.com/2403-13068_23-67232.html</link><description><![CDATA[Cranky bosses, inflexible schedules, going into labor at work. These five parents navigated the tricky waters of when to take parental leave  and when to come back.
]]></description><author>C.C. Holland</author><pubDate>Jun 17, 2008 12:35 PM PDT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Writing the Killer Idea Pitch]]></title><link>http://www.bnet.com/2403-13069_23-53004.html</link><description><![CDATA[If you've got an idea for improvements within your own company, it's often easy to assume that your boss will hear you out.]]></description><author>Geoffrey James</author><pubDate>Jun 17, 2008 12:15 PM PDT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Five Successful Idea-Sales that Made Careers]]></title><link>http://www.bnet.com/2403-13069_23-52954.html</link><description><![CDATA[Inside the sales strategies that launched the Xbox, the first reality-TV show, and Enron's big swindle.]]></description><author>Geoffrey James</author><pubDate>Jun 17, 2008 12:14 PM PDT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Top-Down Productivity]]></title><link>http://www.bnet.com/2403-13074_23-52964.html</link><description><![CDATA[Three senior managers use David Allen's personal-productivity system to get the most out of their teams.]]></description><author>Robert Landon</author><pubDate>Jun 17, 2008 12:00 PM PDT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Q&A: David Allen's Path to Bliss]]></title><link>http://www.bnet.com/2403-13074_23-52959.html</link><description><![CDATA[The productivity guru explains why time management is a delusion, happiness is a fad, and how life's little details create very big problems. ]]></description><author>Robert Landon</author><pubDate>Jun 17, 2008 10:22 AM PDT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[How to Sell an Idea]]></title><link>http://www.bnet.com/2403-13069_23-52953.html</link><description><![CDATA[Got an idea that could kick your career into overdrive?]]></description><author>Geoffrey James</author><pubDate>Jun 05, 2008 1:49 PM PDT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Getting the Raise You Deserve]]></title><link>http://www.bnet.com/2403-13070_23-52973.html</link><description><![CDATA[You feel certain that you deserve a raise, but you're unsure about how to ask your boss.]]></description><author>BNet Staff</author><pubDate>May 20, 2008 10:02 AM PDT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ace Your Job Interview]]></title><link>http://www.bnet.com/2403-13070_23-58344.html</link><description><![CDATA[Anxious about an upcoming meeting with a potential employer? Our top downloaded articles on job interview skills are here to help.]]></description><author>BNET Staff</author><pubDate>Apr 14, 2008 4:04 PM PDT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[How to Survive Dinner with a Wine-Snob Boss]]></title><link>http://www.bnet.com/2403-13068_23-180908.html</link><description><![CDATA[Having the wine-snob boss over for a fancy dinner? Here's
a BNET survival guide for wannabe wine geeks.]]></description><author>Michael Mattis</author><pubDate>Apr 14, 2008 3:50 PM PDT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[How to Take Parental Leave]]></title><link>http://www.bnet.com/2403-13068_23-67229.html</link><description><![CDATA[Taking time off from work to care for a new child may be a federal right for many American workers, but doing it without mapping out a sound strategy can derail your career. ]]></description><author>C.C. Holland</author><pubDate>Apr 14, 2008 3:43 PM PDT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[How to Upgrade to Microsoft Windows Vista]]></title><link>http://www.bnet.com/2403-13068_23-55876.html</link><description><![CDATA[Microsoft Windows Vista has arrived, and you're wondering if and when to upgrade. Before you take the plunge, do your homework to help make the process as smooth as possible. ]]></description><author>C.C. Holland</author><pubDate>Apr 14, 2008 3:36 PM PDT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Presentations: Wow 'Em Like Steve Jobs]]></title><link>http://www.bnet.com/2403-13069_23-192503.html</link><description><![CDATA[Want to give better presentations? Learn from the example of Apple CEO Steve Jobs, the most charismatic pitchman in business today.]]></description><author>Carmine Gallo</author><pubDate>Mar 17, 2008 1:59 PM PDT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Weighing the Pros and Cons of a Career Break]]></title><link>http://www.bnet.com/2410-13242_23-95613.html</link><description><![CDATA[]]></description><author>BNET Editorial</author><pubDate>Jan 03, 2008 11:22 AM PST</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Providing Business Support for the Over 50s]]></title><link>http://www.bnet.com/2410-13242_23-168364.html</link><description><![CDATA[]]></description><author>BNET Editorial</author><pubDate>Dec 18, 2007 3:19 PM PST</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Using NLP to Improve Your Management Skills]]></title><link>http://www.bnet.com/2410-13069_23-168375.html</link><description><![CDATA[]]></description><author>BNET Editorial</author><pubDate>Dec 17, 2007 4:03 PM PST</pubDate></item></channel></rss>