How to Negotiate a Raise
Over the last few years, I have had several clients ask this very question. Although the task of asking for a raise may seem very complex, it actually is quite simpler than one might think. 110
Surviving Office Politics
Observe any kindergarten class. You’ll witness a startling range of politically motivated behavior. One kid is a whistle-blower, snitching to the teacher in hopes of winning favor. Another is a bully. He specializes in intimidating the best and the brightest into a kind of grade-school oppression. 65
Preparing to Start Your New Job: A Checklist
Congratulations on landing your new job! The hard part may be over, but you still have some loose ends to tie up. This is a checklist of tasks to take care of before, during, and after your first day at work. 77
Running a Good Race
The surprising parallels between seeking public office and managing your career 86
Avoiding Bruised Egos at Work Avoiding Bruised Egos at Work
Imagine you find out that the majority of your team went out for drinks after work and didn’t invite you. Or you have to tell a colleague that you prefer to be called Michael, not Mike, for the fourth time. It might be simply annoying if things like this happened occasionally, but a pattern of
5 Depressing “Cube Life” Problems (And How to Overcome Them)
No matter how much you love your job, you’ve likely suffered from cube life fatigue at some point or another. The truth is, spending extended periods of time in an artificially-lit, stale office can really take a toll on your spirit – and this is especially true for young professionals who are still making the