There can be a big gap between who we are and who we think we are. I believe this is the root of overpromising. It’s incredibly stressful on two fronts: 1. From making the promise thinking that it’s possible and 2. Realizing you can’t and disappointing people. Now, I hear you already, we all know…
A common complaint I’ve been hearing lately among mentees is the feeling that nobody is listening to them in a meeting. Okay. Then the kicker: somebody else in the room says the exact same thing and gets praised as a genius. Apparently it’s enough of a phenomenon to merit a new word: “My friends coined…
Time is precious. Even more so when you don’t have an answer! Try our top 10 favorite lines next time you’re in a jam… 10. Can I get back to you tomorrow? 9. Let me look into that. 8. Would you mind if we take a bio break? 7. I don’t know. Let me find…
Last week, we dissected the annoying ways people say no. So it’s only fair to look on the bright side of the street. In the modern workplace where hoodies are the new suit, a formal “yes” is a thing of the past. 10. Yaaaaaas 9. Okey-dokey 8. Sure thing 7. Affirmative 6. You bet…
As we commemorate this day of independence (and saying no to British Rule), here are some of our favorite ways people say no in the office without saying the actual word. Because that would be too easy. Independence never is. 10. Wish I could say yes. 9. I would prefer… 8. Not right now.…
One of the reasons I built this mentorship platform was because I felt that there was a lot of mixed advice on the internet. Be bold. Stay humble. Work hard. Let go. Speak up. Listen. Of course all of these quips are valid. The key is to know when to apply what when and to…
Every time I was promoted at my last company, I was flattered. I worked hard and was trained never to look a gift horse in the mouth. So I said thank you and kept working. When the chips fell, there was a moment when I learned that I made exactly 25% less than my male…
