Sue Shellenbarger
@SueSWSJ
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Writer, researcher and retired columnist for The Wall Street Journal.
Salt Lake City
Joined July 2010
Unravelling the mysteries of "managing up:" How to get along with the boss. https://t.co/YFtBNaknWe via @WSJ
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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. https://t.co/MaGV6MlE5y via @WSJ
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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. https://t.co/wWzmrsSLH0 via @WSJ
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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? https://t.co/KztnM6hLy4 via @WSJ
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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. https://t.co/bIkQvmu4kx via @WSJ
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How parents can help overloaded high-school students learn to manage their time. https://t.co/FGvXmHCVkK via @WSJ
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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. https://t.co/5AcQJscHQC via @WSJ
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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
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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? https://t.co/xfizvoNHY4 via @WSJ
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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. https://t.co/B2HIhzIUG0 via @WSJ
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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. https://t.co/uipCcvHcTg via @WSJ
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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. https://t.co/YJOrj9WGR8 via @WSJ
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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. https://t.co/RYoamiofLV via @WSJ
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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. https://t.co/VPaBpE4cf0 via @WSJ
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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. https://t.co/HZJQ08vfi4 via @WSJ
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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. https://t.co/41EAEm1CTl via @WSJ
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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. https://t.co/flyy9IYRGz via @WSJ
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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. https://t.co/GiEPKBMdye via @WSJ
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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. https://t.co/UWZUCrUxBp via @WSJ
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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. https://t.co/a3OGczrI7h via @WSJ
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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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