Eight Cringe-Worthy Networking Blunders

You're receiving this newsletter because you've requested it from us. Having trouble reading this email? View it on your browser. Not interested anymore? Unsubscribe. Managing Insider Aug 3, 2011 This Week's Top Story Eight Cringe-Worthy Networking Blunders Unflappable on the surface, columnist Liz Ryan recalls a few networkers who made her scream "what in God's name are you thinking?" on the inside More Top Stories Jeff Schmitt: From the Bottom Up Meet Your New Boss: the Competition It's only natural that businesses recruit employees from rivals. So what can you expect when one of those opponents winds up as your boss? Influence Thyself, Starting Now Alter your life to create fulfillment—instead of hoping the world will change to suit your needs Harvard Business Review Why Your Passion for Work Could Ruin Your Career An uncontrollable urge to engage in your work can lead to burnout on the job and trouble at home Video: Ask the Ethics Guy! #11 If a business practice is legal, does that make it ethical? Bruce Weinstein answers questions about honorable behavior. Send a question to bruce@theethicsguy.com Viewpoint Five Tips for Managing Digital Nomads Learn how to facilitate communication and efficiency with teleworkers Leading with Purpose: Alaina Love Three Integrity Questions for Leaders Completing ethics training is just the beginning of an introspective process Harvard Business Review Six Steps to Successful Sponsorships First off, never treat the sponsorship as an end in itself The Drucker Difference Vizio's Outsourcing Hits a Profitable Note The maker of flat-screen TVs—and now tablet computers—reaps $3 billion with only some 300 employees on the in-house payroll Your Career Business Etiquette and Corporate Style Tips Image consultants offer advice on dressing and acting like a professional (updated with a new tip every week) Headhunters Job Search Tips and Interview Advice Executive recruiters share words of wisdom about networking, finding a job, interviewing, improving your résumé, and climbing the corporate ladder (updated with a new tip every week) New Business Books A list of books about job-hunting, careers, management, leadership, entrepreneurship, and success (updated every week) This newsletter is a FREE service provided by BusinessWeek.com. To sign up for other newsletters, cancel delivery, change delivery options or change your e-mail address, please go to our Newsletter Preferences page. If you need other assistance, please contact Customer Service or contact: Dustine Peterson Bloomberg BusinessWeek Customer Rights 2005 Lakewood Drive, Boone, IA 50036 dpeterson@cds-global.com To learn more about how BusinessWeek.com applies this policy, you can contact our Marketing Department. This week in Managing Insider Welcome to Managing Insider, your twice-monthly guide to finding jobs, building your on-the-job skills, developing leadership savvy, and managing your organization. You’ll also read analysis and opinion regarding business, private, and governmental organizations. Managing Resources Business Schools Rankings and Profiles Tool: Compare Businesss Schools Business Schools Calendar Blog: Getting In Unsubscribe Manage Subscriptions Change your E-Mail Marketting Department Privacy Policy Terms of Use Copyright 2009-2011 by BLOOMBERG L.P. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED