Story provided by The Muse and written by Sara McCord All too often, people make requests for your time or expertise that just aren’t feasible. It’s why Muse Founder and COO Alex Cavoulacos wrote a helpful article with advice for declining an email introduction you never agreed to. Once you’ve been on the receiving end—feeling uncomfortable with an ask … Continue reading
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You Can’t Move Up If You’re Stuck in Your Boss’s Shadow
Story provided by Harvard Business Review – Having a good boss — someone who stands up for you, who buffers you from interoffice politics, and who competently represents your team to the rest of the company — is a wonderful thing. Except when it’s harmful to your career. If you aren’t visible to others in … Continue reading
Ready for a Promotion? Pass These Two Tests
Story provided by LinkedIn (Written by Jack and Suzy Welch) – When you have a capable person to promote in your company, there’s no such a thing as “appropriate tenure.” Sure, it’s ideal when internal candidates have logged two or three years to prove their mettle in good times and bad. But in today’s high-demand … Continue reading