Often job listings advise applicants against calling with the stern warning: No phone calls please. How seriously should I take that? Should I call anyway or are there better ways …
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How can I as a job applicant separate myself from the competition? The first step is to recognize that if it’s a job worth getting, there will be lots of …
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What can we do to elevate more women into leadership positions? Men are in an advantaged position versus women in the workplace by virtue of their gender dominance in leadership …
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The model minority stereotype does not depict Asian Americans as leaders. We’re considered hard working and obedient. Those are hardly leadership qualities. What can we do to break out of …
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I have a collegial style of leadership which perhaps comes from my Asian American upbringing. I noticed most non-Asian managers spend less time consensus building and more time issuing directives. …
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My boss just raked me over the coals for a project I just turned in, but gave me very little feedback on how to fix it. How do I repair …
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What advice would you have about dating a co-worker given the increased attention about sexual harassment? I am not a manager and the person I’m interested in is not a …
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What is the right balance between collaboration and working independently? My boss is extremely busy. When is it a good time to consult versus working independently and with confidence? No …
Just joined an exciting new company in a mid-level position. What is the best way to position myself for a promotion? Obviously, there are many ways to get a promotion, …
My supervisor doesn’t communicate very well and gives very little positive feedback. He gives directives, without explaining the reasoning behind his decisions. It’s hard to execute what he wants without …
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