My last boss would corral his team approximately one week before a big meeting. We would pull together and organize multiple binders full of data, anticipating any and all questions. He had a deep fear…
Tag: Survival
Last week a reader asked, “What is change? Is it really good or bad? Or is it just a perception?” By way of background, this person just got restructured into a new sales position with…
There are so many reasons to quit a job: a micromanaging boss, boredom, burn-out, or all of the above and then some. Yet, as adults, we have a responsibility to take care of ourselves. So…
As the child of a consummate worrier, I know the dire consequences of inertia. When the internet bubble burst, my high-flying job offer was put on ice. So I planned to backpack across Europe or…
Do you ever get the sixth sense that somebody dislikes you at work? We’ve all felt it: a whisper under the breath, the side eye, or oblique request. Of course, we are all guilty too.…
Our academic system rewards knowing the right answer. But something shifts when you enter the workforce. For example, a friend recalled getting a summer job as a mover after his senior year. He worked hard…
Have you ever taken someone’s word only to be disappointed later? As a new entrepreneur, I’ve encountered my fair share of big promises followed by little (if no) action. One of the hardest lessons I…
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.…
