A demotion in the workplace may have you questioning your skills and worth. Here are some next steps you can take to navigate through this difficult point in your career.
Valuable Questions to Ask Before Opening Up to Your Boss
In an ideal world, discussing personal matters with your boss would be simpler. Realistically, different bosses will react in different ways, so you should plan next steps accordingly. Here are some questions to ask yourself before you open up to your boss about your personal life.
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.
Expressing Work Complaints In a Positive Way
By Andrew Forrester Navigating different personalities and company cultures can be hard. Here are some ideas for managing those difficulties and avoiding the label of “downer” at work. “Communication – the human connection – is the key to personal and career success.” Paul J. Meyer, motivational speaker In my first… read more
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 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.
Why Having More Than One Mentor Can Be A Professional Game Changer
In high school and college, you didn’t just have one teacher, so why should the workplace be different. It’s time to consider how you might surround yourself with mentors, plural. Read below to learn about the benefits that come with seeking multiple advisors.
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.
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.
How to Deal with Inconsistent Feedback on Your Leadership Style
Feedback can be hard to hear, but what does one do with feedback that’s confusing or inconsistent? How can you align your leadership style to meet the needs of different people? Here are some tips for carving a path forward.
