How to say no at work
Q: It's really hard for me to say no. I'm pretty much a pushover and I keep ending up totally overwhelmed. What can I do to get more courageous in...
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Ways to know your workplace worth — and increase it
When Mika Brzezinski of MSNBC's "Morning Joe" discovered her salary was a mere 7 percent of what the network was paying co-host Joe Scarborough, she thought it was only fair...
Negative feedback a red flag for career
QUESTION: Although I work extremely hard, I get almost no appreciation. In fact, my entire team seems to resent my working style. My clients are not happy with me, and...
Managing layoffs compassionately
Q: I'm in a role in which I may have to help make decisions about staff reductions. I haven't been in this situation before, and I'm feeling very uncomfortable. How...
Set aside anger after workplace accusation
Q: I felt recently that my integrity was challenged at work. It's a value that I hold central and that has never been questioned. I'm furious about it, and trying...
With new attitude, poor work past won’t matter
Q: In my previous job, I basically committed career suicide. I gossiped, backstabbed and yelled at important people. I assumed my co-workers were out to get me, even though I...
Mistakes on the job
Today, my friend asked for advice. He caught an employee in a lie. When he asked the employee to work on Saturday, he said he was going out of town....
Achieving career-related resolutions
If you make New Year's resolutions, you've likely seen many good intentions fall by the wayside. Setting and achieving goals is a skill that transcends content, and it's fundamental to...
Successful but unmotivated
Q: I am a happily married man in my mid-40s with three young children. During my career, I have built a successful business and accumulated enough wealth so that I...
‘Tis the season for losing your balance
Earlier this month, I maneuvered my cart through Home Depot searching for a holiday gift for my brother. On one aisle, a shopper screeched at the store assistant, irate over...