January 22, 2013 • Volume 4, Issue 2 • ISSN: 2154-3240

In This Issue

♦	Feature Article: Dangers of Cynicism
♦	Ask Amanda: Can I be honest when I resign?
♦	Practical Tips: Standing Right

Dangers of Cynicism

Cynicism has become very fashionable in our society. After all, it’s hard to be disappointed if you already expect the worst of everyone. Cynicism in the office though, leads to politics, and in very short order it can change the entire culture of a company.

What leads to cynicism? There are three main reasons: lack of communication, lack of respect, and different standards for different people.
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	Let decisions not conditions drive you.

Practical Tips:
Standing Right

Studies on dual-brain psychology have shown that when a right-handed person looks to their right, their brain’s left hemisphere is activated. The left hemisphere is where you calculate, track, and store information. The right hemisphere stores autobiographical and emotional memories, which are mostly negative.
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I'm resigning mainly because this place is a mess. I have lots of ideas on how to fix things and am wondering how far I can go when I resign to my boss. Suggestions? J.W., Summit, NJ

Managing how others perceive you is critical—you never know who you may end up working with again, so leaving people with a good impression is important. This is not the time to air your grievances, be overly emotional, or insult your bosses—you’ll hurt your reputation.
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