Breaking Bamboo: Dealing with the Devil
1. I see others commit unethical or even illegal acts to get ahead. Why shouldn’t I? If you’ve been reading my Breaking Bamboo column for a while, you know that …
1. I see others commit unethical or even illegal acts to get ahead. Why shouldn’t I? If you’ve been reading my Breaking Bamboo column for a while, you know that …
1. I got the top job I’ve always wanted. Now what? Once you’ve reached the top, you’ll need to do whatever it takes to stay on top. There will always …
1. Why is it important to learn how to sell to a group? Hopefully at this point in your career I don’t need to convince you of the importance of …
1. What is your opinion on taking risky assignments? How do I know the reward is worth the risk? In business, there is a saying, “There’s no such thing as …
1. How can a mentor help me get what I want? Every company is an aggregation of people – each of whom is unique. It is for this very reason …
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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