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…
Tag: Negotiation
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…
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…
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…
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…
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.…
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.…
Have you ever set a goal only to have it thwarted by an obstacle or, worse, person? Achieving goals is one part intention, two parts commitment, and three parts (read: majority) flexibility in action. While…
