May 02, 2012
I talked to a client this week who is coming up on his second year with his current company. “Jim” hasn’t had a performance review or a raise yet, and he is frustrated. What about you? When was the last time you received a real raise? If it’s been a…
April 16, 2012
Many candidates employ the services of a recruiter, or headhunter, to assist them in finding new opportunities while job hunting. Using a recruiter can give you an edge, but as with many things in life, the outcome will be more advantageous with some research and planning. There are many types…
March 05, 2012
A client of mine was just promoted among two other internal candidates. When I asked her why she though she was promoted over her colleagues and what advice she had for others wanting to get ahead at work, here is what she said: I Love My Work and it shows. Jackie…
January 18, 2012
I'm promoting the concept of learning to be the “perfect protégé,” a person who others are attracted to and want to mentor. Mentors provide a trusting supportive relationship for seeking advice, feedback and coaching. A "perfect protégé," for example, knows the value of listening over talking. An important aspect of making…
October 25, 2011
A manager I coach came into our last session and he was obviously frustrated. "Bob" had someone on his team that was a chronic complainer. Bob had lost his cool with him and said some things he wished he hadn't. Now Bob has two problems to deal with: the complainer…
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