Stuck in the Middle With You
The other day I got the kind of feedback that kicks you in the gut and makes your brain hurt for days. I’m sure you know the kind, it stings with truth, but you’ve got a gazillion counter points you would never say out loud, for fear of appearing to not be...
Informational Interviews: Not Just For Rookies
How to Hold a More Meaningful Informational Interview A common misconception is that informational interviews are only for folks starting out in their career. Sure informational interviews are a great idea for the new college grad, but they can be game-changing later...
How Well Do You Manage Up? A Challenge and Other Tools (Video)
Get Better at Managing Up: Overcoming an Imperfect Boss The conversation about Imperfect Bosses continues. Today, I’m excited to bring you several additional resources for managing up, including a free knowledge assessment. And an interview on how to avoid...
The Insiders Guide to Micromanagement
I’ve yet to meet a manager who admits to being a micro-manager, but according to micro-management expert Harry Chambers and other corroborating research, the majority of workers indicate that micro-management has interfered with job performance. I imagine the...
