Tag Archives: Boss

How to Plan Your Exit and Not “Just Quit”

Posted on July 13, 2011 by

 If you feel trapped in a job you can’t stand, you may be tempted to just quit. As understandable as this may be, it’s the last thing you want to do as this will haunt you when you need a … Continue reading →

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Didn’t Get the Promotion? Get Over It Or Keep Losing

Posted on February 17, 2011 by

Getting passed over for a promotion can be painful. It certainly was in Cindy’s case. She had been working on a project for several years and every indication was that she was doing a great job. As the project scaled … Continue reading →

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What All Good Mentors Do

Posted on August 19, 2010 by

Most people we know have benefited from having a great mentor, someone who has helped accelerate their career. Because of that, they’re now in a position to be a mentor themselves. While companies encourage mentoring there’s often little guidance on … Continue reading →

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Employer vs. Employee Mentality. Which Do You Have?

Posted on August 4, 2010 by

We were coaching a woman (we’ll call her Donna) who is an associate partner in a law firm. Donna has been with the firm for 10 years and was promoted to limited partner 18 months ago. The managing director of … Continue reading →

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Help! My Co-Worker Is Now My Boss

Posted on November 24, 2008 by

Everything was going great, your career was rolling along and then the announcement came down from the executive suite that your co-worker, NOT you, got the much coveted promotion.  Darn!  And you were friends too, so this feels even more … Continue reading →

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Getting Ahead Without Kissing Up

Posted on November 3, 2008 by

People often complain when others get ahead that they’ve done so by “kissing up” to the boss.  These people frequently say “I’d rather not get that job if it means pretending to be someone that I’m not.” They see trying … Continue reading →

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How To Successfully Delegate

Posted on October 29, 2008 by

One of the key things holding back a manager is their inability to effectively delegate.  Delegation not only gives your team the opportunity to grow, it also frees you up to work on more strategic things.   What we typically … Continue reading →

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Interviewing Your Potential Boss

Posted on October 27, 2008 by

Your old boss is gone and there’s someone in the conference room who could be your next boss.  Later that day, you are scheduled for a one-hour interview with them. Yikes!    You’re nervous about how your interview will go. … Continue reading →

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How Do You Rate As A Boss?

Posted on October 16, 2008 by

Today is National Boss Day.  It prompted us to think about various bosses we’ve had in our careers and what separated the good ones from the bad.   As coaches we’re even more aware of the impact a good boss … Continue reading →

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Performance Reviews: Do a 180 On Your Weaknesses

Posted on September 26, 2008 by

Chances are during your last performance review, your boss highlighted areas for improvement.  While we’d all like to think of ourselves as perfect, the reality is there are always areas that could be strengthened.  Hopefully, your boss positioned your areas … Continue reading →

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