Surviving Being Fired
Getting fired is one of the more traumatic events that can happen to us. I know, because I’ve been fired twice. The first time was uber-traumatic. The second time was less so. The difference was mainly in how I was...
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Why You Need to Stop Micromanaging if You Want to be a Leader
My clients complain about micromanaging bosses more than any other problem. Yet almost no one sees...
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The Number One Reason People Hate Their Jobs: Bad Bosses
I got this great infographic from LearnStuff.com that validates all you have thought about your...
Read MoreInfographic on Workplace Discrimination and Its Negative Consequences
Please check out this great infographic on the costs of workplace discrimination, from Compliance And Safety. This site has other great infographics about workplace safety topics. Featured By: Compliance and Safety...
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Job Search Basic: Plan Your First 90 Days
Confidence is really attractive in a job candidate. Not arrogance or the assumption that you have...
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How Micromanaging Hurts Everyone
My clients complain about micromanaging bosses more than any other problem. Micro-managers...
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How to Prepare for a Promotion
To get a promotion, act as if you already hold the higher position. It’s an age-old...
Read MoreKnow Your Personality for a Good Culture Fit at Work
Personality tests. That phrase can drive people crazy. Especially since more companies are asking candidates to take them as part of the interview process. “Those tests don’t really tell you anything.” “I...
Read MoreBe Happy at Work: How to Identify the Culture in a Potential Employer
Micro-managing bosses. Back-stabbing colleagues. Unrealistic performance expectations. Favoritism. Unprofessional behavior. Unfair, capricious practices. Lack of respect for expertise. These are some of the reasons people...
Read MoreAlways Be Winning: Using Negotiation Skills at Work
Negotiation happens all the time at work. Using principles from such negotiating masters as William Ury (Getting Past No and Getting to Yes), we can be more effective at work. My client S. is a hospital Director of Marketing who...
Read MoreHow Questions Can Reduce Frustration at Work
A number of people have come to me talking about difficult work environments, and asking for help with coping strategies. The first thing I do is ask them to explain what’s going on. This usually involves some venting of...
Read MoreHow to Get Promoted at Work
The single piece of advice I give to people who want to get promoted is “do the job you currently have extremely well.” When you show that you take your current work seriously, you inspire confidence that you can...
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