Amid Uncertainty, Communicate with Intention
Times of uncertainty or tension are ripe for miscommunication. To avoid making things worse, you need to be especially thoughtful about how…
When Your Boss Gives You Good Feedback—But Not a Promotion
Your boss gives you positive feedback and glowing reviews—but they just won’t promote you. What should you do when your manager’s words…
Handling a Condescending Coworker
Working with a condescending colleague is irritating at best and detrimental to your career at worst. How can you deal with an…
Move Past Embarrassment at Work
You’re going to make mistakes and feel embarrassed at some point in your career. The worst thing to do about it is…
Making a Big Career Change—When Your Decision Will Impact Others
When you decide to change careers, you often have to grapple with the expectations of important people around you, such as a…
Ask Yourself These Questions at the Midpoint of Your Career
It’s normal to wrestle with feelings of unmet expectations, missed opportunities, and paths not taken as you reach the midpoint of your…
Stay Grounded Amid Organizational Chaos
Big changes at work (layoffs, reorgs, or the departure of an important colleague, for example) can stir up big feelings. How can…
Talking to Your Team About a Business Decision You Don’t Agree With
You won’t always agree with every decision senior leadership makes. But as a manager, you still have a responsibility to communicate those…
Gain More Confidence in Your Managerial Judgment
Transitioning from being an individual contributor to a people manager is hard. You’re no longer only responsible for your own work and…
Gain More Confidence in Your Managerial Judgment
Transitioning from being an individual contributor to a people manager is hard. You’re no longer only responsible for your own work and…