Rip the band-aid off fast!
I heard a tip from someone the other day. Hire slow (see Help wanted post) and fire fast! My experience has been that many managers hire fast and are pretty slow to fire.
So now let’s talk about the “fire fast” part. First the disclaimer – I encourage you to follow your company’s procedures when you need to let someone go. Follow the guidelines, procedures and the law as it applies to your situation.
What I’m talking about is very human. People like to avoid conflict whenever they can. I’ve heard leaders say they “don’t… Continue reading
Expand your reach!!
It’s perfectly natural to stick with people you know. This is true whether you’re at a company meeting or at an outside meeting.
Gravitating toward the familiar can keep you exactly where you are in your career for years. Check out the tips from the last post about clumping.
Moving up in your career can be a lonely situation. It can also be enriching and rewarding (emotionally and financially) if you’re willing to break from your pack.
Try out these tips and let me know how they feel.
Tip 1: You have to be active. Reaching out to others… Continue reading
Rip the band-aid off fast!
I heard a tip from someone the other day. Hire slow (see Help wanted post) and fire fast! My experience has been that many managers hire fast and are pretty slow to fire.
So now let’s talk about the “fire fast” part. First the disclaimer – I encourage you to follow your company’s procedures when you need to let someone go. Follow the guidelines, procedures and the law as it applies to your situation.
What I’m talking about is very human. People like to avoid conflict whenever they can. I’ve heard leaders say they “don’t… Continue reading
Expand your reach!!
It’s perfectly natural to stick with people you know. This is true whether you’re at a company meeting or at an outside meeting.
Gravitating toward the familiar can keep you exactly where you are in your career for years. Check out the tips from the last post about clumping.
Moving up in your career can be a lonely situation. It can also be enriching and rewarding (emotionally and financially) if you’re willing to break from your pack.
Try out these tips and let me know how they feel.
Tip 1: You have to be active. Reaching out to others… Continue reading
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