You may believe that your boss holds the key to your career growth, but he or she isn’t the only one you should be investing your time with. Here are…
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Shoulding all over yourself. Sounds terrible. Do it too often and your life can really become a mess. “I should ask for a raise,” “I should have prepared better for…
Always write thank you notes. Handwritten is best. Leadership is about demonstrating gratitude, kindness, and thoughtfulness to those around you. Whether one of your team members has gone over and…
(Ask your doctor) if leading others is right for you … In your current position, you may have debated the merits of remaining an individual contributor versus taking on the…
To start, this post isn’t about the common characteristics difficult employees share. This also isn’t a post about how to know whether or not you should fire an employee. What…
Are you preparing to ask for a salary increase? Asking for what you deserve and having a frank discussion about money may be outside your comfort zone, whether you’re early…
Transitioning from peer to leader is one of the most challenging moves you’ll make in your career. Here are some of the reasons: From Your Colleagues’ Point of View: They…
So often, I hear leaders say, “My team has stalled. They lack creativity and don’t think outside the box. They’re not innovating or taking our business to the next level….
To the Exceptional Performer: Congrats on an exceptional review! Whether it’s for a job well done or teeing up a future promotion or salary increase, there’s a lot to celebrate….
Every few weeks I get asked by leaders about the key areas of focus to improve results and increase effectiveness. Here are a few tactics you can start using today…