How to move from Manager to Director “What does it take to get to the Director level?” “I’ve been a manager for 8 years, when will I be ready to be a Director?” “I want to be a Director; how do I get there?” I get these questions all the time, from my coaching clients […]
Confronting your boss – when and how to do it A few years ago, Gallup did a survey and found that only 13% of employees felt engaged by their jobs. And almost a quarter of us were “actively disengaged”, which means we pretty much hate going to work every day. That’s pretty bleak isn’t it? […]
Is It Hard to Promote People at Your Company? 5 Tips to Make it Easier Q – I’ve been managing a team for two years now and every time I try to give someone a promotion it’s like pulling teeth. Between my boss, the HR team and finance, it couldn’t be more difficult to get […]
6 Tips to Overcome a Negative Performance Review Q: What should I do if I get a negative performance review? A: Its performance review season and this is the second blog in a series on how to manage them. If you didn’t see the first one, check it out here. It’s important to be prepared […]
Your Annual Performance Review – 4 Tips to Make It Great It’s that time again. We’ve closed one year and we’re unwrapping a shiny new one. This is the month where we collectively reflect on the year that has just concluded, take stock of what we’ve achieved, and create goals for the future. And, if […]
4 Tips to Get a Promotion This Year There are three questions I get asked over and over again by friends and readers who care about advancing their careers. How do I convince my boss to give me a promotion or raise? How do I deal with a colleague who seems determined to F up […]
