Mar 30, 2018
Let's say your boss asks you to handle something you’ve never done before (e.g. start managing the company Instagram). You have minimal experience creating content or managing a posting schedule but you're aware that this a great opportunity to grow your professional skill-set. You don’t want to say no to your boss,...
Mar 23, 2018
Imagine a situation in which your managers disagree about how to handle a request from a client. One manager tells you to respond by telling them your team is on it. The other manager tells you to respond without committing to anything.
You're stuck between a rock and a hard place, right? Either way you're going to piss...
Mar 16, 2018
Would your parents object if you left a stable career for a more risky business venture? Would they see the value in starting a food blog or becoming an Instagram celebrity?
Even if your parents support your every move, it's likely that what they expect from your career differs from what you want in a career. Companies...
Mar 9, 2018
You hear people say, "it's good to be busy," a lot. It's a sign that you're a valuable asset to your company. But what about those moments when you're so busy that it feels like you're underwater? How do you handle the stress? And what can you do to give yourself some breathing room so you don't end up messing up?
We...
Mar 2, 2018
Let's walk through a familiar scenario. Your boss calls you into her office and asks you to sit down. "You're doing really great work," she says. "Your project plans are always on time and you've yet to abuse our unlimited vacation policy."
So far so good. But you can already sense what comes next. After a brief pause...