Bosses

It is up for debate whether a full head of gray hair is a nod to the longevity of your professional career or a hindrance. The stigma of age is undeniable for women leaders culturally and professionally. Read More

One area where self-awareness is particularly hard to gain has to do with one’s level of assertiveness. Bosses often can’t tell when they’re pushing people too hard versus not challenging, questioning, and coaching them intensely enough. Read More

With Mother’s Day around the corner, I realized there is a strong connection between motherhood and my other “job.” Whether it’s being the “boss” of your children or a business leader, there is typically a paradigm shift required. Read More

We all know that it’s entirely possible to mess up in the personal style department at work. In fact, new research from staffing firm OfficeTeam showed that 44% of top managers have approached an employee because of “inappropriate” clothing. Read More

Telling your boss “no” is one of the most fraught conversations you can have as an employee navigating the choppy waters of office power dynamics. Read More

Is it possible to just go into work, do your job, and stay out of the office politics and cliquey stuff? Yes, I’ve made a career out of it. And here’s how that goes, including the ups and downs. Read More

The tricky part of navigating a time where you’re less than satisfied with your role or company is maintaining a sense of professionalism. And even more so: How do you know when you have a right to complain, and when you should find another solution? … Read More

“When I think about the qualities I admire most in leaders, three words come to mind. They are responsibility, accountability, and decisiveness.” … Read More

A new survey from staffing firm Accountemps found that out of 28 American cities surveyed, the four that had the most “disengaged workers” were New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, and Miami. Overall, employees reported being disengaged an average of “26% of the time.” … Read More