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.
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?
When reading job descriptions, I’m sure you’ve come across the term “player-coach” more than once. It’s a designation that employers use for positions that have management authority but are also expected to get their hands dirty on some day-to-day work. Seems reasonable, right? Especially when you’re talking about the junior-management levels where employees are in … Continue reading The Player-Coach Phenomenon
A reader writes: Hello Dave, Since graduating college four years ago, I have worked as an aide for a state legislator. My duties primarily include casework, reviewing bills, letter/press release writing, and general administrative work. As time goes on, I am increasingly learning the public sector is not where I want to be. For the past … Continue reading Changing Careers – Where Do I Start?
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