My Boss Won’t Stop Micromanaging Me!
Dear Deb: I was recently recruited to a new company. I was so excited to be sought out by this… more
Training & Development
What is the learning paradox?
[A] man cannot search either for what he knows or for what he does not know[.] He cannot search for… more
Unpopular opinions and uncomfortable truths—workplace edition
Other than you, no one cares what your goals and aspirations are. Don’t highlight these in an interview. Instead, focus… more
Are Your Employees Having Fun? Five Reasons You Should Care
In the past, fun was seen as an impediment to productivity. When employees are having fun, they are visibly not… more
Create a project plan for your career
You’ve heard the adage that failing to plan is planning to fail. You also know that a good plan is… more
Confident or Competent?
We all know that there is a difference between confidence and competence. After all, confidence is when someone knows that… more
Overcoming negative thinking
Recently my partner lost a dear friend, far too early and far too sudden. Understandably, the normal human emotions to… more
Is Your Mobile Phone Policy Outdated?
It’s highly likely that every employee in your workplace brings a mobile phone to work every day. Mobile phones have… more
My Male Colleagues Won’t Respect Me
Hi Deb: I have a question that I’m sure you’ve heard before. When I’m in meetings at work, I’m often… more