The meeting concluded with a clear path forward. Our team had reached a consensus on the best solutions, given the constraints. Workloads were assigned, and we had our marching orders. But as we left, the…
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Actions Speak Louder Than Words
Behaviors shape the culture of an office and the decisions we make every day contribute to the environment we experience. No one wants to feel isolated at work, but it can happen due to physical…
Improving communication and navigating different work styles
I like to work quickly, stopping periodically to assess where I am. When an idea hits, I’ll run with it and see where it goes. On the other hand, my colleague prefers to work with…
Balancing top-down and bottom-up perspectives
From the top, managing an organization looks like a game of chess—strategic, mechanical, and systematic. But down in the trenches, it’s a survival game. Employees hustle to meet demands, hit goals, and handle pressure from…
Mastering the art of corporate politics and learning from hidden agendas
The half-smiles and nods were concerning. I didn’t receive any questions after the presentation, and people quickly left the room without engaging in the usual small talk. Hmmm. I’ve made presentations to groups of various…
Starting at the bottom
The story of my career: starting at the bottom and working my way up. Climbing the ranks from the bottom up in an organization offers a unique perspective on what it takes to get things…