Conflicts and disagreements are inevitable in the workplace. While some workplace conflicts may be relatively minor and even mildly amusing to a certain extent, more serious issues can be anything but. This is not just true in the workplace, but in life in general. The difference is that you can’t deal with workplace conflicts in
Starting a new job can be a nerve-wracking experience – especially for someone who may not have been in the workplace before, such as a new graduate. No one should go into work feeling anxious and dreading the day ahead and it is the responsibility of the boss to ensure that employees feel comfortable and
If you’re in a career transition, trying to rise up the corporate ladder, raise venture capital, or move any number of professional mountains, the key to success may involve leaning on your looser, lesser-known connections. This goes against our instincts. Throughout our careers, we’ve been taught to turn to our mentors and sponsors, our close
By their nature, comfort zones feel safe and relaxing; yet many professionals who have made it to the top see them as hazardous to career success. What’s the harm in hanging out in your comfort zone? Well, as Bill Harrison has said, you can’t grow until you branch out. Harrison was JP Morgan’s CEO for
No matter one’s career field, title, education level, or years of experience we can all be vulnerable to experiencing harassment in the workplace. As newbies, we may forget this reality as we enter our first professional position fresh from college. If we are veterans of the workforce, we may think these kinds of experiences are
“That must have been really painful?” This is a question my very talented therapist of seven years often asks me when I’m connecting an old childhood wound back to something that is holding me back today. And it’s usually in addressing this wound that helps me choose a more productive path forward. Whether it has
It’s always a tough decision when you’re faced with the choice of reinvesting your hard-earned money back into the business or giving yourself a well-deserved bonus. On the one hand, you want to ensure that your business has the resources it needs to continue growing and achieving success. On the other hand, you’ve been the
You’re looking for a new job opportunity or you just got an offer, and now you’re weighing all the factors before deciding whether to accept. What’s on your list of pros and cons? How highly does salary rank? How are you prioritizing company culture, the organization’s purpose or work-life balance? It’s crucial to recognize that
When it’s time for a career transition, you know. The day arrives when you just can’t do brand management anymore and you need to become a social worker. Or when you know it is time to move out of that “just for now” job into a “real” career job. Trust yourself when this time comes.
This summer, scores of Silicon Valley elites will converge on Sun Valley, Idaho, for what has come to be known as “billionaire summer camp.” There will be dozens of jets clustered at the airport. Gaggles of press hovering around the resorts. And an army of staff tending to every conceivable request. Conspicuously absent, at least
