Stealthy Networking (so my boss doesn’t find out I’m looking)
The best time to find a new job is when you already have one, and the best way to find that job is through networking. But when you’re in a …
The Cab Driver’s Dilemma
Pretend you’re a cabbie for a moment. Business has fallen due to start-ups like Uber and your boss stated yesterday that if you don’t bring in more money, you’ll soon …
This is the KEY to Getting Ahead
At the 2016 MAKERS Conference, Carla Harris, managing director at Morgan Stanley stated: “All the important decisions about your career take place when you are not in the room.” This …
Dig Deeper
The university you decided to attend was rated in the top 10 in US News and World Report. The company where you passed on the offer had terrible reviews on …
When Your Boss Says “No” to a Raise
If you’re among the 43% who’ve mustered the courage to ask for a raise, there’s a 75% chance you received some type of bump according to a Payscale survey* of …
Get Everything You Want by Using This ONE Word
If given the choice, would you shop at a store where all sales are final or one with a liberal return policy? The ability to change our minds can be …
Character
If you want to identify your character at it’s core, think about the person you are when your internet or cable goes down and you call Customer Service. If your …
Turn Around a Bad Day Using Science!
Everyone has those days when mistakes, negative feedback, and unexpected problems seem to storm down all at once. Your Boss criticizes your decision, your biggest client asks to get reassigned, …
What Would You Do In My Shoes?
Over the past several weeks, I’ve had two clients reach out with tough career situations. One was a top performer who was overlooked for a salary increase because his direct …
The #1 Reason Employees Quit (It’s Not What You Think!)
A client recently emailed me excited about a potential job opportunity. While very interested in the role and company, through his network he had learned that three employees of this …