Last week’s post was the Do-It-Yourself Performance Review. Some of you responded (thanks!) and wanted to know what to do when you have to give a negative performance review. I asked my favorite clients in HR to weigh in. Q. I’d like to give an honest appraisal of my supervisor/colleague/direct report but not everything [...]
Welcome to Do-It-Yourself Performance Reviews. If you think you’re here for regular performance reviews, administered by your boss in a timely fashion without nagging, you’re in the wrong place. Just get up quietly and leave thru the door at the back. The rest of you may already have recognized that your professional development, learning [...]
Does Scott Thompson have anyone scurrying to edit their LinkedIn profile? Okay, okay, I didn’t really get a Masters from Harvard. It was a certificate program. And I didn’t “consult” from 2002-2003 so much as I waited out the crappy economy in Bali. As the CEO at Yahoo steps down this week, what’s [...]
Alright guys, I’m scared. I signed up for an Olympic distance triathlon on June 23rd and I’m afraid I’ll drown myself. What does this have to do with you and why is it a topic on a career blog? Well look, we all have stuff that holds us back from advancing – [...]
Have you ever had a tough love boss? I think I’ve mentioned Danny Flamberg before. One of the first and best bosses I’ve ever had. But definitely the tough love/straight talk/zero BS variety. Danny’s the type of guy that will show you plenty of love during practice. He’ll spend hours helping you hone your skills. [...]
