No one ever taught me about negotiating, and for the first several years of my career, I was so happy to get any job offer. When the hiring manager stated the salary, I simply said, “Okay, thank you.” The idea that I could ask for a highe…
Can we simply manage our anger or can we actually master it? These tips can help .
Which of these skills lead to a successful career in technology?
A deep appetite for and retention of knowledge
Developing solutions in a scenario with no right answer
Motivating a diverse group of collaborators
Identifying the downstream effects of a…
If you bring up the subject of cover letters to a group of hiring managers and recruiters, you’ll probably get a mixed bag of opinions. Some will say the cover letter is dead, while others still deem it an application essential. But what’…
Billionaire Ren Zhengfei called on workers to form ‘commando squads’ to explore new projects and said if they fail salary and job cuts would follow
This story is part of Fast Company‘s editorial package “The Intern Economy.” In the spirit of back to school and new opportunities to learn beyond the classroom, we’ve collected the personal stories of interns and managers t…
“My husband says a conversation with Dan is like surgery without anesthesia.â€� (During a birthday party for a long-time coaching client.) People don’t tell leaders the truth. They imagine what you want to… Continue reading →
It is a growing problem on campuses across America. Students entering college are reporting levels of anxiety, depression, and social isolation higher than previous generations. The phrase “mental health crisis” has become commonplace wit…
Sure your bad boss is killing your attitude and good mood, but the damage might not stop there. Studies have shown that a negative working environment can boost your risk of developing cardiovascular disease. In his book Dying for a Paycheck Jeffrey Pf…
