By Brian Buck | 01/16/2023
Hit the Reset
I love the New Year because it gives us an excuse to hit the reset button and start anew. Technically,…
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By Brian Buck | 01/09/2023
Welcome to 2023
Dear Scotwork Friends, Welcome to 2023! Quite frankly, I feel like I’m still getting used to 2022. But as with…
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By Brian Buck | 12/05/2022
There’s a Grinch UC
It seems the Grinch has come to spoil the holidays for faculty and students alike at University of California campuses.…
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By Brian Buck | 11/21/2022
Don’t Name Your Turkey!
Bartholomew. That’s the name of this year’s turkey. Every year, my daughter names our Thanksgiving turkey in the hope that…
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By Brian Buck | 11/14/2022
Trolling King vs. Chief Twit
I may have witnessed one of Halloween’s scariest moments — on Twitter. I think I saw Stephen King — yes,…
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By Brian Buck | 11/07/2022
The Lost Art of Schmoozing
It’s college application time. Many seniors around the country are stressing about their future. My daughter is one of them.A…
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By Brian Buck | 10/24/2022
Who’s Going to Win the Championship?
The weather is getting cooler, and the leaves are changing color, which means it’s fall — the season packed with…
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By Brian Buck | 10/17/2022
Negotiation Is Not a Bad Word!
This past week, I had the strangest realization: Some people perceive negotiation as a bad thing! This discovery came while…
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By Brian Buck | 10/10/2022
A New Day at Work
As we’ve hit the fourth quarter, planning for next year is already in full swing. This is a time when…
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By Brian Buck | 10/03/2022
Are You Hurt or Injured?
Recently, I was talking with a friend of mine who’s a former NHL player. I was commenting on players’ toughness,…
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By Brian Buck | 09/26/2022
You Can’t Negotiate with Stupid!
During a recent consult I had with a client, my contact shared a frustrating situation he’d been working through. After…
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By Brian Buck | 09/19/2022
Keep Calm and Carry On
The passing of Queen Elizabeth II has given us a glimpse into the monarchy of the United Kingdom and Commonwealth…
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