Understanding the line between true assertiveness and aggression is key to professional success. Discover what true assertiveness looks like, how to cultivate it with confidence, and how to pursue your goals without stepping on others.
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How to Ride Out a Job You Despise, But Can’t Leave
If you’re stuck in a job you don’t like, you may be looking for a way out. While preparing your next steps in your career, here are some things to do to make the most of your situation.
How to Manage Someone Who Seems to Ruffle Everyone’s Feathers
Navigating hard personalities who make it their mission to ruffle feathers at work can be taxing for you and your coworkers. Here are some ways to help your colleague find more positive ways to contribute to the team and, hopefully, de-ruffle some feathers along the way.
New Boss With a New Leadership Style? How to Cope
Learn how to manage a new boss with a new leadership style using effective communication, taking the initiative, staying observant and flexible, and seeing this new shift as an opportunity.
You Were Passed Over for a Promotion. Now What?
After jumping through all the hoops and despite being a stellar candidate, the promotion went to someone else. Now what? Read below to learn how to move on after being passed for a promotion.
How to Recover From a Negative Performance Review
Performance reviews are stressful enough. Add unfavorable feedback and you could feel overwhelmed with feelings of defeat. Read below to learn some simple tactics and strategies you can employ to recover from a negative performance review.
How To Talk About Being Fired In An Interview
As if being fired weren’t hard enough, now you have to talk about it in an interview. Here are some things to consider before explaining yourself to future employers.
How to Thrive as an Introvert (While Still Being Yourself)
It can be hard to be an introvert in what feels like an extrovert’s workplace. Here’s how to lean into your gifts and make your mark, without changing who you are.
Pave Your Way to Professional Success With Creative Thinking
Creative thinking involves the consideration of new ideas and perspectives to solve problems, carry out tasks and meet challenges. Anyone can nurture and develop this highly desirable trait, and employers across all industries look for it in prospective employees.
How to Manage and Motivate an Understaffed Team
Understaffed? You’re not alone. But here are some ways to make sure working with you is a singularly positive experience.
