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Creating Connection and Communication on Virtual Teams
Working remotely is becoming more the norm than the exception these days, but there is still a long way to go to making sure that virtual teams function as smoothly as those that interact in person every day. After talking to hundreds of employees across...
Want Success at Review Time? Do These Things Now
Nobody wants to be surprised at review time, but most people also sit back and hope that their manager is going to recognize their hard work. I suggest taking a more active role in the process, so you can communicate what you want and set yourself up for...
How to Respond to a Surprising Performance Review
For many of my clients, this time of year is an important one, because it’s review time. Ideally, you would know what your feedback would be and would be on the same page with your manager about any scores or ratings you will receive. However, for most of...
How to Get the Most Out of Your Star Performers
While it is easy to focus on how to deal with employees who are under-performing, I have found that it is equally important to know how to get the most out of your star performers. Not only do top performers contribute to the output of the team, but they...
So… Tell Me About Yourself
Whether the context is a meeting with your superiors, an informational interview, or a formal in-house interview, everyone is likely to get some variation of the question, "Tell me about yourself" during their job search. This is a similar concept to the...
My #1 Interview Prep Tip
Do you look forward to interviews? After over a decade of conducting interviews and 6 years of running my career coaching business, I’ve come to realize one universal truth: preparing for interviews is not most people’s idea of a good time. So today I’m...