Networking in the Time of COVID-19
Here we go again! Networking in the time of COVID-19… We are in this really weird space in time when people are out looking for jobs but one of the major drivers of building pathways to a new position...
View ArticleDid You Bring ASS-itude to Work by Accident?
ASS-itude is a term coined by a friend of mine and I liked it so much I thought it worthy of a blog post. There is nothing wrong with being assertive on the job, but when it turns into ASS-itude,...
View ArticleWhy is Everyone Quitting Their Job?
Why is everyone quitting their job? The year 2021 wearily stepped out the door and a tentative 2022 entered. Workers have been eyeing this new year, wondering what it will bring, especially after the...
View ArticleCompensation Negotiations: Don’t leave money on the table
Compensation negotiations are a funny and fickle thing. Most people spend more time researching and preparing for large purchases like cars and houses. But they spend less time on preparing for getting...
View ArticleDeclining a Job Offer
Declining a job offer is a tough thing, especially when you need a job and money NOW. However, sometimes, it is the right thing to do and not necessarily easy, since you don’t want to burn any bridges....
View ArticleWhen Leaders Need to Gracefully Exit
When leaders need to gracefully exit is directly tied into their EQ. But more importantly, it really says more about their character. I recently worked with a leader diagnosed with Alzheimer’s...
View ArticleHow to Get Promoted
How to get promoted isn’t difficult, but it does require a lot of pre-planning. Oftentimes, people will assume that bosses see each individual worker on their own merits, and approach that person about...
View ArticleWhen Personal Trauma Affects Work
When personal trauma affects work, things can go sideways fast. Traumatized employees have anaffected ability to learn, think, manage change, and relate to others. Your mental state and even attention...
View ArticleManaging Up As a Way to Get What You Want
Managing up as a way to get what you want is a great trick. I got my first glimpse of this technique when a former boss once spoke about management by attraction. This is the process by which you...
View ArticleWhy Did You Leave Your Last Job?
Why did you leave your last job is a common question job seekers get during interviews. There are a multitude of reasons as to why. Some of them are good (“I was recruited!”). And others, well, not so...
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