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...
How to Be a Talent Magnet (Videos)
Attract Great Talent By Being a Talent Magnet Magnets have a powerful, yet invisible force of attraction. Talent magnets have a similiar impact as they attract and retain rock star players, who then attract more talent. Notice I didn’t entitle this article, How...
The Biggest Mistakes Team Leaders Make
Go into almost any company and ask employees what annoys them most about the leaders in charge, and the list is remarkably consistent. love this Harvard Business Review video,The Biggest Mistake a Leader Can Make. If you watch it, my guess is you’ll be singing...
What Experts are Saying About Career Advice: May Frontline Festival
For May’s Frontline Festival, I asked experts around the world to share their best career advice. It’s amazing how consistent the ideas are across cultures and contexts. Thanks to all the contributors. This great graphic below is from Joy and Tom...
Leadership Credibility: 5 Subtle Ways Leaders Lose Street Cred
Improve Your Leadership Credibility By Avoiding These Easy Mistakes Leadership credibility is hard to establish and easy to lose. The sad truth is I’ve seen really good leaders lose the confidence and credibility of their teams by making well-intentioned and...
