@SueSWSJ

Writer, researcher and retired columnist for The Wall Street Journal.

 Salt Lake City
Joined July 2010
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Unravelling the mysteries of "managing up:" How to get along with the boss. wsj.com/articles/the-right-a… via @WSJ

The Right and Wrong Way to Manage Up at the Office

Don’t assume good work will speak for itself. The burden is usually on you to find a way to communicate with your boss.

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What to do when your new employer throws you a curve. wsj.com/articles/even-if-you… via @WSJ

Even If Your New Job Is a Bad Fit, Don’t Quit

How to evaluate whether your new job poses challenges that can be overcome or it’s a toxic workplace.

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Holiday gatherings can be fun for adults but overwhelming for small children. Some parents seize the opportunity to teach social skills. wsj.com/articles/when-your-c… via @WSJ

When Your Child Won’t Hug the Relatives

How to manage the tricky balance between a child’s shy behavior and adults’ wish to show them simple affection.

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A flood of sexual-misconduct allegations against prominent figures in media, entertainment and politics suggests workplace anti-harassment training isn't working as planned. What's next? wsj.com/articles/sexual-hara… via @WSJ

Sexual-Harassment Training Gets a Revamp

HR experts say recent scandals suggest that training has focused too much on the letter of the law instead of actually addressing the problem.

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How employees from different jobs and backgrounds can learn to work together well as a team. wsj.com/articles/taking-one-… via @WSJ
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How parents can help overloaded high-school students learn to manage their time. wsj.com/articles/step-away-f… via @WSJ

Step Away From Your Over-Scheduled High School Student

How to teach teenagers to juggle competing classes and extracurricular activities.

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Are you on solid footing at work? Sometimes getting fired can take you by surprise. wsj.com/articles/how-to-know… via @WSJ

How to Know When You’re on Thin Ice at Work

People who perform poorly in certain tasks often aren’t aware of their shortcomings, but there are signs if you learn how to look for them.

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A fascinating take on life's mysterious coincidences, by my colleague @clare_ansberry wsj.com/articles/the-science… via @WSJ

The Science Behind Coincidence

The unexpected concurrence of events can be strangely providential; scholars don’t agree on the cause, writes Clare Ansberry in ‘Turning Points.’

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Surprise: Your child is running your parent-teacher conference! What's your role now? wsj.com/articles/when-your-c… via @WSJ

When Your Child Crashes the Parent-Teacher Conference

More schools are including students at the meetings. Here’s what parents should do when their child attends and sometimes even leads the discussion.

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Experts and bosses talk about the art of saying what you really think at work. wsj.com/articles/the-best-wa… via @WSJ

The Best Ways to Tell the Hard Truth at Work

Companies need candor from their employees, but bosses must take real steps to make clear they’re open to bad news and contrary opinions.

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Some bosses see employees' potential before they're aware of it ourselves. How to spot a nurturing boss. wsj.com/articles/how-to-land… via @WSJ

How to Land a ‘Stretch’ Job

Good leaders can spot unrealized potential and steer employees to new challenges; here’s how to get spotted and thrive.

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Counselors, students and researchers share tips on searching for colleges online. wsj.com/articles/college-sea… via @WSJ

College-Search Quandary? There’s an App for That

College-search apps and websites aim to help students find their dream school.

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Is it OK to take your child out of school for family trips? Views from parents and school officials. wsj.com/articles/when-is-it-… via @WSJ

When Is It OK to Play Hooky With Your Children?

An educational vacation might give students something school can’t, but teachers and principals don’t always support such trips.

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Is it possible to save face after making a disastrous first impression? Experts say yes, and explain how. wsj.com/articles/the-next-st… via @WSJ

The Next Step After a Bad First Impression at Work

An early slip can do serious damage with a boss, colleague or client, but you can usually redeem yourself.

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New research holds insights into how star students study. wsj.com/articles/the-smarter… via @WSJ

Before You Study, Ask for Help

That’s one of several ways students can better prepare themselves for tests in the new school year.

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Where you sit at work can affect your performance. wsj.com/articles/use-your-se… via @WSJ

Use Your Seat to Get Ahead at Work

Sitting next to a star improves your performance, a growing field of research shows; Finally, something to like about open offices, writes Sue Shellenbarger.

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Research offers new insights on raising teenage girls. wsj.com/articles/advice-on-h… via @WSJ

Advice on Helping Teen Girls Thrive

Stumped by a teenager’s mood swings? Read the latest research on helping girls between 10 and 15 years old thrive.

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To ease stress and conflct, take time at a retreat. Kudos to my colleague Clare Ansberry @clare_ansberry. wsj.com/articles/a-new-retre… via @WSJ

A New Retreat for These Times

More people are attending programs to reflect and discuss; one gathering tackles how to listen differently, writes Clare Ansberry.

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Teens and their parents share the stresses of awaiting acceptances or rejections from colleges. wsj.com/articles/whats-worse… via @WSJ

What’s Worse Than Waiting to Hear From Colleges? Getting Interrogated About It

As anxious high-school seniors await admissions letters, they face a barrage of questions from adults, forcing them to employ avoidance strategies; ‘How did you do on the SATs?’

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At last, a road map! How to choose clothing gifts for loved ones. wsj.com/articles/clothing-ca… via @WSJ

Clothing Can Be the Perfect Gift: Tips to Avoid Returns and Cringes

Personal shoppers and stylists offer advice on how to successfully buy clothing for others: Take cues from social media posts on style and color. Don’t try to change him.

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