Many of us pride ourselves on our ability to tell it like it is, but fragile egos and fear of litigation make engaging in "straight talk" a challenge. Managers often find it difficult to be candid without crossing the line, and words, phrases, and attitudes that might have been fine…
Entries by Helene Lerner
I recently watched an interview with Rory McIlroy, one of the world's top professional golfers. I'm sure it won't surprise you to know that Rory has a coach—one who helps him not only with the physical aspects of the sport, but also with the psychological aspects of winning. In sports,…
If you don't stick up for you, who will? Be your own advocate—assert yourself when needed. This and more in our tweet video, below. Follow @womenworking to receive tips and inspiration all day, every day.Never stop fighting on your own behalf. Have a great weekend, and we'll see you on…
Difficult people can make being productive quite a challenge—especially when the job at hand is difficult enough as it is! However, learning to manage strong personalities is a key aspect of success, as well as a part of life. If you want to achieve your goals, you'll need to learn…