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How Much “Personality” is Allowed in the Workplace?

Posted on March 9, 2020 by Bart Leahy

Given how much time I spend on this blog suggesting that new technical communicators do their best to blend in with their workplaces, I am a rather outspoken individualist at times. If anything, I keep preaching about conformity because there … Continue reading →

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Handling Jerks in the Workplace

Posted on February 20, 2020 by Bart Leahy

I don’t like to talk about the dark side of life in the workplace because, quite frankly, such topics bore me. There’s plenty of unpleasantness to be found on the news, as I’m certain you know. That said, if I … Continue reading →

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Hey, Weren’t You Writing a Book?

Posted on February 17, 2020 by Bart Leahy

I know, I’ve been remiss about not updating all of you on the Heroic Technical Writing book. I am pleased to report that after much foot dragging and some legitimate delays, I am 62% of the way through the second round of … Continue reading →

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Vacation

Posted on December 16, 2019 by Bart Leahy

Okay, that bit about not being in a working frame of mind after vacation? It’s happening to me. I’ve been on vacation, I’ve been sick…and am still dealing with some lingering effects…so I’m going to take a bit of a … Continue reading →

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Calling in Sick: Just Do It

Posted on December 9, 2019 by Bart Leahy

You’ve had those days: you’re so sick you can barely stand up without the urge to lose your lunch. You might be low on leave time or due for an important meeting. Call in sick anyway. Don’t share your illness … Continue reading →

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