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Hey, all you workplace bullies: Step out of my spotlight!

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How to prevent co-workers from stealing your thunder.

By Sara Eckel

Bad co-workers come in a variety of guises: there's the office gossip, the suck-up and the slacker. But one of the most infuriating types is the credit stealer--the co-worker who hogs someone else's spotlight or, even worse, brazenly takes credit for a colleagues work.

Venting at work is good for your health

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Turns out the strong, silent types at work are only hurting themselves. A new Swedish study of nearly 3,000 men found that the more they bottle up their frustrations at work, the more likely they are to have a heart attack — or even die of one.

6 Easy ways to curb stress—fast!

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The holiday season is one of my favorite times of year, what with the cocktail parties, fantastic sales, and excuse to eat more than my fair share of chocolate. But what I don’t enjoy so much is the mounting stress to get everything done by a rapidly approaching deadline. That’s why I…

Is your personality compatible with your career?

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It’s been a while since I took a good old-fashioned online quiz, so I was a little too excited when I came across a simplified version of the Myers-Briggs personality test over at SavvySugar. If you’re not familiar, Myers-Briggs is based on the theories of Carl Jung, and it’s often used by college career counselors to help students pick a major or occupation that plays to their strengths.

Ten ways to really rev up your career

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In these challenging economic times, companies and individuals recognize the importance of differentiating themselves in the marketplace and taking steps to secure their future.

Interested to learn how?

Below are 10 tips from the Inforum Center for Leadership, the education and research arm of Inforum, for anyone looking to take her career to the next level.