Screw your work ethic. Can you sit in one spot for eight hours?

June 28, 2019.Reading time 9 minutes.

I am learning, slowly but surely, that being a “great” employee has little to do with your talent, emotional intelligence or leadership skills. It has more to do with how often and how long you’re in the office. What I’ve been told is that the number of hours you’re present in the office equates to […]

Your job title affects how people treat you.

December 6, 2017.Reading time 3 minutes.

This has been happening for decades now. If you work in corporate and you don’t have the word “manager” or “director” in your title, then you may not be receiving the same level of treatment from all your colleagues. It’s something that I’m just now starting to accept. Some people just don’t show the same […]

Dealing with executives when you don’t have a manager title

November 8, 2017.Reading time 5 minutes.

silhouette of business man over office background

Dealing with C-Level professionals and other executives can be difficult for several reasons. Sometimes, it’s hard to connect with them because executives are built to see the bigger picture while mid-level and entry-level employees like us are paid to focus on the details. Other times, it’s hard to even get on an executive’s radar, considering […]