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Dear Heidi: Can you reach out to a former colleague about a job if you haven't talked recently?

Job seekers need to understand the importance of professional and personal networks to stay informed and connected. When it comes to a jo...

Dear Heidi: I forgot someone on a meeting invite happening in an hour. What do I do?

Heidi Dulebohn

Dec 29, 2020
2 min

Dear Heidi: I forgot someone on a meeting invite happening in an hour. What do I do?

People make mistakes all the time. How we handle it, however, can say a lot about who we are. “To err is human, to forgive, divine.” Alex...

Dear Heidi: Can I ask my family to pick a charity to donate to rather than buy them gifts this year?

Heidi Dulebohn

Dec 14, 2020
2 min

Dear Heidi: Can I ask my family to pick a charity to donate to rather than buy them gifts this year?

I love this idea of promoting a cycle of giving, rather than buying family members holiday gifts they may not want or use. A charitable h...

Dear Heidi: How do you build a polished, inexpensive professional wardrobe?

Heidi Dulebohn

Nov 23, 2020
4 min

Dear Heidi: How do you build a polished, inexpensive professional wardrobe?

Looking the part is important in a career. You should make an effort to be well put together — and you don't have to break the bank to do...

Dear Heidi: How can I get my friend to take no for an answer?

Heidi Dulebohn

Nov 16, 2020
3 min

Dear Heidi: How can I get my friend to take no for an answer?

When someone asks you the same thing over and over hoping for a different answer, it can be tough to deal with, but you can handle it. “A...

Dear Heidi: Is it petty to break up with someone for eating with their mouth open?

Heidi Dulebohn

Nov 11, 2020
3 min

Dear Heidi: Is it petty to break up with someone for eating with their mouth open?

That depends. How important is etiquette in your life? Many of us are fortunate to have been raised by loved ones who considered etiquett...

Dear Heidi: Why is it so hard to keep my temper when certain members of my family criticize me?

Heidi Dulebohn

Nov 2, 2020
3 min

Dear Heidi: Why is it so hard to keep my temper when certain members of my family criticize me?

They are so prone to mishap, families ought to come with a warning label. If something happens, remember to pause; you're in control. Fam...

Dear Heidi: Is it appropriate to advise a foreign coworker to soften her communication style?

Heidi Dulebohn

Oct 27, 2020
2 min

Dear Heidi: Is it appropriate to advise a foreign coworker to soften her communication style?

Those not born in the US may speak differently, and that's ok. They may have to adapt a bit so as not to alienate people. The first rule ...

Dear Heidi: Is there a nice way to tell someone they’ve already told the same story multiple times?

Heidi Dulebohn

Oct 21, 2020
2 min

Dear Heidi: Is there a nice way to tell someone they’ve already told the same story multiple times?

The first few times, that little tale was amusing. Now, it's just the same old story... It’s usually fun and exciting to hear someone tel...

Dear Heidi: How do you know how far to go when it comes to sharing personal information at work?

Heidi Dulebohn

Oct 13, 2020
3 min

Dear Heidi: How do you know how far to go when it comes to sharing personal information at work?

Rule of thumb: If it doesn’t cross your “no controversial or inappropriate subjects” boundaries, go ahead, and share. It is a tricky busi...

Dear Heidi: Why exactly is it always best to ignore and/or not respond to rudeness?

Heidi Dulebohn

Oct 7, 2020
3 min

Dear Heidi: Why exactly is it always best to ignore and/or not respond to rudeness?

A reader's child wants to know, and it's a valid question. My short response? Because it's the kind thing to do. A reader posed an intere...

Dear Heidi: I accidentally hit “on” for the camera, and a client saw me partially clothed! Help...

Heidi Dulebohn

Sep 28, 2020
2 min

Dear Heidi: I accidentally hit “on” for the camera, and a client saw me partially clothed! Help...

Yikes. Who knew the age of Zoom could be so "dangerous?" You may feel like you'll never recover, but you will. I have a few suggestions. ...

Dear Heidi: Someone told a lie about me, and I can't understand why?

Heidi Dulebohn

Sep 21, 2020
2 min

Dear Heidi: Someone told a lie about me, and I can't understand why?

Well, that's not very nice. Fortunately, you can choose how to respond. It never feels good to learn you are the object of a lie — someon...

Dear Heidi: You use the phrase social codes a lot. What are they exactly?

Heidi Dulebohn

Sep 15, 2020
3 min

Dear Heidi: You use the phrase social codes a lot. What are they exactly?

Think of social codes as the keys to navigate your life. A complement to your technical abilities, they help you to reach your goals. Soc...

Dear Heidi: How do I explain to loved ones that their constant comments about my body are upsetting?

Heidi Dulebohn

Aug 31, 2020
2 min

Dear Heidi: How do I explain to loved ones that their constant comments about my body are upsetting?

If personal comments about your body or appetite hurt, or cause you to make poor choices, it's time to say something — politely. Specific...

Dear Heidi: How do I break things off with a man with a really bad temper?

Heidi Dulebohn

Aug 21, 2020
2 min

Dear Heidi: How do I break things off with a man with a really bad temper?

Be respectful and kind, but put your safety first. Plan your exit strategy carefully with that top of mind. Relationships are hard, even w...

Dear Heidi: What do I do? I thought this person wanted to be friends. But they want a new client.

Heidi Dulebohn

Aug 17, 2020
2 min

Dear Heidi: What do I do? I thought this person wanted to be friends. But they want a new client.

It can be annoying and a bit hurtful when you get the wrong idea about someone. But hold on to your patience and your social codes. What ...

Dear Heidi: Is it ever acceptable to warn someone about an untrustworthy person?

Heidi Dulebohn

Aug 15, 2020
3 min

Dear Heidi: Is it ever acceptable to warn someone about an untrustworthy person?

Tread carefully. You must be positively sure about your information before you confidentially tell tales about others. Telling tales abou...

Dear Heidi: How do you patch things up with a friend after a falling out?

Heidi Dulebohn

Aug 7, 2020
2 min

Dear Heidi: How do you patch things up with a friend after a falling out?

Hold your friends dear, really build and nurture those relationships. So when inevitable disagreements occur, you'll be able to recover. ...

Dear Heidi: How can I tell an old friend that her tough talking ways are getting on my nerves?

Heidi Dulebohn

Aug 3, 2020
2 min

Dear Heidi: How can I tell an old friend that her tough talking ways are getting on my nerves?

We all have that one friend who's speech can be a little, shall we say, colorful? But if that's not your style, you can still find ways t...

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Dear Heidi: Can you reach out to a former colleague about a job if you haven't talked recently?

Dear Heidi: I forgot someone on a meeting invite happening in an hour. What do I do?

Dear Heidi: Can I ask my family to pick a charity to donate to rather than buy them gifts this year?

Dear Heidi: How do you build a polished, inexpensive professional wardrobe?

Dear Heidi: How can I get my friend to take no for an answer?

Dear Heidi: Is it petty to break up with someone for eating with their mouth open?

Dear Heidi: Why is it so hard to keep my temper when certain members of my family criticize me?

Dear Heidi: Is it appropriate to advise a foreign coworker to soften her communication style?

Dear Heidi: Is there a nice way to tell someone they’ve already told the same story multiple times?

Dear Heidi: How do you know how far to go when it comes to sharing personal information at work?

Dear Heidi: Why exactly is it always best to ignore and/or not respond to rudeness?

Dear Heidi: I accidentally hit “on” for the camera, and a client saw me partially clothed! Help...

Dear Heidi: Someone told a lie about me, and I can't understand why?

Dear Heidi: You use the phrase social codes a lot. What are they exactly?

Dear Heidi: How do I explain to loved ones that their constant comments about my body are upsetting?

Dear Heidi: How do I break things off with a man with a really bad temper?

Dear Heidi: What do I do? I thought this person wanted to be friends. But they want a new client.

Dear Heidi: Is it ever acceptable to warn someone about an untrustworthy person?

Dear Heidi: How do you patch things up with a friend after a falling out?

Dear Heidi: How can I tell an old friend that her tough talking ways are getting on my nerves?

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