Tired of workplace euphemisms like "team alignment" and "harmony"? Here's a hot take: healthy conflict is the real MVP. Dive into why disagreements are essential for innovation, creativity, and growth.
Structure isn't always the enemy of innovation. In a growing startup, a well-built job architecture can boost innovation, productivity, employee retention, and manager competency, and can reinforce a culture of transparency, performance, and collaboration.
I don’t have to tell you how much the “workplace” has changed over the past few years. It’s become more remote, more hybrid, more virtual, more individualized. What hasn’t changed is the fact that success is still generally measured in terms of productivity, efficiency, and bottom-line results. I’m not here to tell you that these … Continue reading Empathy @ Work – A Beginner’s Guide
In a growth-stage company, leadership is about influence, impact, and inspiring others to reach new heights. Whether seasoned or new, leading without authority is an opportunity to shape your career and your company’s future. Embrace ownership, build strong relationships, communicate effectively, demonstrate expertise, foster collaboration, be adaptable, solve problems proactively, seek feedback, and celebrate successes. These tactics will help shape your career and the trajectory of the entire organization.
A reader writes: I interviewed for a job with a company I used to work for. I know many people still at the company & am friends with the VP who interviewed me. Yesterday she emailed saying I did not have the typical experience that they’re looking for and thus the higher-ups in corporate would not accept … Continue reading How Pushy Should My Thank-You Note Be?
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