Everyone knows that guy. He’s always at his desk before everyone else, making the rest of the team wonder if he slept at his desk. How does he do it? Why does he do it? Chances are, that early bird knows a few things you don’t. Commute early, skip the traffic. Here are four top benefits […]
When should you start looking for a new job? Sometimes, it’s an easy decision to make (your boss is abusive, the company is going through a downsizing, you’re relocating to another city), but frequently the choice isn’t clear-cut. There are, however, some telltale signs to look for when trying to make up your mind. If […]
About five years ago I made a commitment to myself that in my career I would only stay at companies where I felt comfortable. That being said, I’m an introvert working in an extrovert world. If you are an introvert–like me–you get energy from being alone. And this can be a problem considering most companies […]
As easily as an impressive cover letter can land you an interview, a generic and rushed one can send your application straight to the “no” pile. Recruiters cherish brevity — keep you cover letter to one page. We turned to Amanda Augustine, career management expert and spokesperson at TheLadders, an online job-matching service for professionals, […]
Bullies typically manage up and make life difficult for their subordinates – although some terrorize their colleagues and bosses too. Their motto is “My Way or the Highway,” and they follow the Office Bully Code of Conduct: ♦ Be cold. Never let them see emotion. ♦ Be selective. Only let people who agree with you join your circle. […]
A recent survey by consulting firm Kelton Global indicates that about 90 percent of Americans spend at least 90 minutes a day on email–that’s about the same amount of time they spend eating. IMAGE: Getty Images Email is especially important to managers, entrepreneurs and business owners, as it is often the primary form of communication with contacts. Relationships […]
What should you do when someone offers assistance or support for you new business, product, or other project? If at all possible, you should always say yes. This may be counter-intuitive. Turning down an offer of help might make you feel proud and self-sufficient. You might also feel reluctant to accept help for fear of […]
If you have colleagues at work, there’s a very small chance you all get along swimmingly 100% of the time. You’ll probably get annoyed with each and every one of them at some point — and there may even be a few who you absolutely can’t stand. Fortunately, there are some steps you can take […]
Think a reputation-destroying crisis will never come calling at your company? But in the event that it does, are you confident that you could handle it? Like any other pressing business risk, a possible PR crisis should be approached with deliberate preparation and planning. That is the best way to cope with the day you […]
The hardest three words to say aren’t I love you – they’re I don’t know. That’s the opinion of Stephen J. Dubner and Steven D. Levitt, authors of the behavioral economics bestseller Freakonomics. From my experience coaching executives, I have to say they’re on to something. I’ve seen even the most accomplished and seasoned leaders […]