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Danny Rubin
Danny Rubin is a blogger and media consultant based in Washington, DC. His day job is with Frank Magid Associates, where he helps newspapers and TV stations boost subscriptions and ratings through audience research. He also runs News To Live By, a blog that offers daily tips on how we can apply the lessons of the news to our own lives. The blog often focuses on career issues and demonstrates how you can improve just by reading the news. When he's not buried in the day's headlines, Danny likes to run, play basketball, collect vinyl records and do crossword puzzles. Follow him on Twitter.
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The Most Important Thing to Remember If You Work from Home
By Danny Rubin | 2 Comments | February 27, 2013
With Yahoo’s announcement that employees will no longer be allowed to work from home, you might be wondering: What can I do to show my boss I’m a solid tele-worker? Read »
Would You Fire Your Colleague to Save Your Own Job?
By Danny Rubin | 6 Comments | December 18, 2012
It’s being called The Hunger Games of workplace layoffs. What do YOU think? Read »
The Professional Quality That Led Seth MacFarlane to Host the Oscars
By Danny Rubin | 3 Comments | October 2, 2012
How did MacFarlane go from writing cartoons to hosting the movie industry’s biggest night? And what can MacFarlane’s career teach us about our own? Read »
The No. 1 Rule for Proofreading Your Work on the Job
By Danny Rubin | 12 Comments | September 11, 2012
Even one typo can distract a reader and cheapen all your hard work. Here’s how to make sure that doesn’t happen. Read »
The Strategy Paul Ryan Followed in his 20s to Become Romney’s Vice President
By Danny Rubin | 5 Comments | August 15, 2012
Ryan’s path to vice president had little to do with fate. Instead, he learned from an early age something that we should all apply at our own jobs. Read »
Why Every Young Professional Should Read the News
By Danny Rubin | 12 Comments | July 19, 2012
Only get your news from The Daily Show? Here’s the case for reading what’s going on in the world. Read »
What NBA Superstar LeBron James Teaches Us About Managing Expectations
By Danny Rubin | 4 Comments | June 26, 2012
For anyone tasked with leading people on the job, this is a hard lesson in leadership. Read »
‘You’re Not Special’ Graduation Speech Applies to the Work World, Too
By Danny Rubin | 10 Comments | June 11, 2012
How would you feel if the keynote speaker at your graduation said there’s nothing remarkable about you? Read »
The Perfect Way for Zuckerberg to Spend His Billions
By Danny Rubin | 8 Comments | May 22, 2012
Here’s how the founder of Facebook can thank his loyal supporters: help us pay off our student loans. Read »
Write Less, Say More: The Power of Brevity
By Danny Rubin | 26 Comments | May 4, 2012
If you’re under the impression that using flowery language and lots of adjectives makes you sound more intelligent, force yourself to read this. Read »
Romney Goes to the Deep South: Lessons in Authenticity
By Danny Rubin | 2 Comments | March 22, 2012
Whether you’re on the campaign trail or in an interview, you’re better off being yourself. Read »
12 Ambitious Career Resolutions to Kick-Start Your 2012
By Danny Rubin | 5 Comments | January 19, 2012
If you haven’t added professional goals to your 2012 to-do list, it’s not too late. Read »
Epic Fail: Millennials Get Slammed in Poll on Workplace Attitudes
By Danny Rubin | 26 Comments | December 12, 2011
Nearly 70 percent of survey respondents think Millennials are lazy and uninterested in their jobs. And get this: 55 percent of Millennials agree. Read »
Drowning in Debt: College Grads Share Student Loan Horror Stories
By Danny Rubin | 29 Comments | November 16, 2011
Since Occupy Wall Street exploded two months ago, a website called Occupy Student Debt has collected horror stories of higher education. Read »