Putting the power of job change into YOUR hands
If you're afraid to ask for a raise, you're in good company. Most people are afraid at least to some extent. What if you screw up your courage just to hear "no!" And the truth is, that's always possible. But each time we let fear stop us, it takes on … [Continue reading]
I can't even count the number of times I asked myself "Should I quit?" And, to be honest, many of those times I did quit. When a job is so boring -- or annoying in some way -- you just want to relieve the pressure NOW. And seeing it vanish into the … [Continue reading]
Some people just aren't very good at communicating. We live with that awful truth every day in all parts of our lives. But when your boss doesn't communicate, it can be absolutely maddening! OK. Let's be honest with each other. Most people are … [Continue reading]
Being embarrassed by your job feels strange. You know you need the money. And you know you had a good reason when you took it. Yet here you are with a nagging feeling that you are in the wrong job. While there are many possible reasons for being … [Continue reading]
One of the biggest management mistakes any manager can make is letting the word "don't" dominate their management style. Yet it's fairly common practice for many managers -- especially ones who are new to the job. ⇒ 15 Mistakes Inexperienced … [Continue reading]
The word "chaos" has been showing up in the news a lot lately. Especially when used to describe leadership management style. Some people actually thrive in a less-than-idyllic atmosphere. While others find that dealing with a chaotic workplace throws … [Continue reading]
We've all heard the phrase "judged by the company you keep." But what exactly does that mean? If you simply hang around with someone, is that enough to get you labeled with their faults? And, conversely, if you hang around with people with great … [Continue reading]
Ah the blame game! It's all around us -- lately more than ever it seems. Despite far better ways to get ahead, much wasted time and energy go into playing the blame game at work. But when we blame others for all that is wrong, we wind up dividing … [Continue reading]
Dolce far niente. "It's sweet to do nothing" in Italian. But for so many, doing nothing feels wrong. They need to be accomplishing something tangible, or they feel like they're failing somehow. Time wasted. But is it really?? Of course not. We all … [Continue reading]
I recently published an article about the downside of gossiping at work. But that might raise the question "What exactly is the difference between gossip and conversation?" And because there can be a lot of hard feelings as you venture into that … [Continue reading]
As much fun as it is to gossip, the hard fact is that gossip can hurt people. And it can hurt longtime relationships. And when it comes to gossip at work, you're opening the door to serious and lasting damage. Even if your intentions were totally … [Continue reading]
I got an email the other day from someone feeling frustrated by their current job. "My boss won't let me transfer," they told me." And I don't know what to do." I connected right away, because the same thing once happened to me. In fact, it was … [Continue reading]