1. What management skill is critical to my career prospects and how do I empower my direct reports to do their best work? As you climb the corporate ladder, there …
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1. What tips do you have for negotiating a raise? If you believe you deserve a raise, then you also believe you are underpaid. You are not getting paid fairly …
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1. What’s the best way to deliver bad news? Let’s start with the obvious. No one likes to hear bad news. It makes us feel lousy and, unless you are …
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1. Why is it important to know my boss’s boss? Every company has a hierarchy and it is imperative that you know who works for whom – especially your boss. …
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1. What is return on time invested or ROTI and how can I best maximize that to my advantage? Return on time invested, or ROTI, is a measure I use …
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1. What is the value of a mentor and what is an ideal mentor for minorities and women? I believe that the ideal way to learn the tactics to ascend …
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1. What is a blind spot and why is it relevant to your career? You may think you know it all. You’ve done well in school and gotten your dream …
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1. In my company, there’s definitely a positive tone in meetings that can seem over the top. How can I talk the talk without being insincere? Start by recognizing why …
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1. How do I know if I’m bringing value to my employer? To determine the key to bringing value to your employer, I start with the lowest common denominator and …
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1. I’ve often heard that I need an elevator pitch? How short does it need to be and what advice do you have for creating one? Nowadays you need to …
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