Networking on Shine

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.

The secret to good introductions

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As a congenital connector, I make introductions all the time. Usually I have good results. I've had an uncountable number of successful career matches and even ignited a few romances (one of which resulted in a strong marriage.)

Sarah Palin's on LinkedIn. Are you?

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The Huffington Post reported recently that former vice-presidential nominee Sarah Palin has posted her resume on LinkedIn.

I have to admit, I don't really see the point in snarking about this. Sure, her LinkedIn profile is out of date, and of course she's highlighting the peaks of her career and not the valleys. But for all that I disagree with her politics, the former governor of Alaska is super savvy when it comes to social networking. And, in this day and age (and economy), social networking is a valuable tool.

How to work a conference, even before it starts

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You know the feeling. You sign up for a conference, scan the list of panels and keynotes trying to find out which you'll go to, which you'll snooze through, and when you'll escape for some alone time or a workout. But how often do you have a strategy for meeting the few people you are…

Understanding How Women Network

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By Meghan Casserly

Why women make small talk and men shoot straight.

Whether through online social networking or face-to-face contact, women are meeting, sharing and connecting in ways that men often shy away from. The result is lasting…