Linda and her colleague Joseph always disagree. What Joseph thinks is possible, Linda blocks. And what Joseph thinks can’t be done is ‘child’s play’ in Linda’s eyes. Everyone dreads working with the two of...
Two women present their funding requests to the same management team. Let’s listen in: Diana: So, you know, this project is insanely good, we can sell it soon and customers will really like it....
Most of us were raised believing that being kind to others is important. Are you kind to yourself too? Being kind to yourself doesn’t mean spending lots of money on new shoes or fancy...
Lucinda is an excellent marketer, confident in her abilities. She knows her products, her market, her customers and her competition incredibly well. She’s creative and energetic, with a passion for her products that shows...
Office politics: Love them or hate them, they are part of our reality at work. If you want to succeed, you must play the political game. At work, people with different goals compete for...
Working from home, or telecommuting, is increasingly common – in a 2015 survey 37% of employees telecommuted, and 80% wanted to. The benefits for employees include lower stress, less time on the road each...
Have you ever taken a day off work to do nothing? Or taken a day off for no reason at all? Use vacation days for something besides the dream holiday (that never comes) or...
Linda dreads going to work: her boss is never satisfied and their discussions always leave Linda frustrated and confused. She’s convinced that her boss hates her! Have you ever worked for a boss you...
Have you earned a raise in salary? Are you delivering as much or more than you colleagues (especially the men!) for less money? Have you increased your contributions since your last salary evaluation? Then...
If you’re hunting for a job, you know the routine: apply, apply, apply, then hope for an interview. Whether you apply on line, on paper, or (most effectively) through a connection your first interview...