Sometimes it seems like everyone you know is looking for a new job.

But just because everyone’s doing it doesn’t mean they are doing it right. If you get a new job, it’s crucial that you leave your old one gracefully, for both your colleagues and your career. You may cross paths professionally with co-workers again — and you also don’t want to tarnish your reputation as an honest, upright colleague.

Here are seven steps to help you make a smooth and graceful exit:

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Exactly 100 years ago today, a baby boy was born to Richard and Bertha Bird of Salt Lake City, who named the child after his father.

You might want to wish Richard Bird a happy birthday today. You can catch him at his law office. But call ahead of time. He might be busy with a client.

Overworked, mistreated and underappreciated? Think you’re the only one with a right to complain? Think again. Mira Katbamna reveals 10 things your boss hates about you.

There’s a great post over on CareerHub about getting the salary you deserve. It’s written for use during interviews, but the advice applies equally well to asking for a raise once you get the job. In both cases, the point is to demonstrate your value to the company—speaking to the bottom line and how you add to it is the key to success.

Have you been working on a book for awhile? Maybe you have several titles in the ‘works’… or even have a first draft done but need to begin the editing process?

Do you know how much a completed, published book would serve your business, but don’t know how to take the next step, whether you’re at the beginning, or near the end, with light at the end of the tunnel?

Many business owners dream of ‘writing a book someday’ but keep putting it off.

What if, with the support of an experienced author, you could turn that nebulous ’someday’ to ‘this spring?!’

Andy Wibbels is giving you that chance!

Your book can be a for-print book, digital e-book, or even a manuscript for a publisher you already have a deal with. Just be sure to come either started already, or clear on what it is you’d like to complete… this isn’t an ‘ideas-only, brainstorming from scratch’ scenario.

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April 25 @ 8pm EST - Kick off!
May 9th @ 8pm EST
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Aaron Potts of Today is That Day blog asks everyone to post their tips for success – things they do every (or nearly every) day. He tagged a whole lot of bloggers to join in the list-making, pay the tag forward, and promises to compile a definitive list at the end.

What a great idea! No one tagged me (snif) but I’m playing anyway.

Here’s what I do regularly to move myself forward to success.

1. Get enough sleep. Sure, most of the time I’d rather watch Boston Legal or Bill Maher, but I’ve learned that I need more sleep than I used to. (TIVO is a wonderful invention!)
2. Read. On a daily basis I read to learn, to keep informed and for pleasure. Occasionally, all at once!
3. Spend 15 minutes cleaning up one small part of my home. Whether it’s my overflowing desk or my cluttered pantry, a short 15 minutes makes all the difference.
4. Take a walk. This is a recent addition to my regular to-do list and it’s great. It gets me outside and away from work for a break. I always come back refreshed and ready to dig back in.
5. Blog. I slacked off for a while, but now I’m making it a habit to write something nearly every day. Posting on my own blog also makes me more attuned to what other people are saying out there.

Tag, you’re it! Drew Rozell, Joan Stewart, Cathy Goodwin, Leslie Camp and Holly George , Ian Christie , Alicia Rodriguez and Lynn Ward.

I don’t know how “hidden” my talent is, but this tiny quiz pin-pointed me with one question. Give it a try!

Your Hidden Talent

Your natural talent is interpersonal relations and dealing with people. You communicate well and are able to bring disparate groups together. Your calming presence helps everything go more smoothly. People crave your praise and compliments.