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One of my tips features in the February 2013 issue of Easy Living Magazine.

 A thank you can go a long way... and last a long time.

Who do you work for?  And how much time and money do you spend on your personal development each year?  These are two critical questions in understanding how likely you are to succeed in your career.

Some time ago, Personnel Today published an excellent series of articles by the HR Doctor, in which he diagnoses some common diseases that HR suffers from and suggests the cures needed to restore it back to full health.

This excellent article identifies seven reasons why having a coach can make a difference to an executive's performance.

This excellent article draws out 7 lessons of the Olympics and Paralympics for HR professionals.

Sometimes we choose our bosses, sometimes we don't.  It's the most important relationship to manage.

In 2005 Fast Company Magazine published a series of articles called Why We Hate HR.  They now perceive that in innovative organisations HR has moved on, is more responsive to business needs and is embracing social media to do so.

We all know how important it is to build relationships with the right people.  How those people can shape your world and your future.  Yet how much time and effort do we spend in identifying who those people are and in building strong relationships with them?

I recently attended a talk by Amelia Russell, the youngest female explorer to walk 500 miles to the geographic North Pole unsupported.  What would be a bold action for you?