In 2019 we added a video companion to this article: How many times have you applied for a leadership role only to be rejected due to lack of leadership experience? There’s nothing more frustrating than when you’re kicking butt in your job, you love it and know that you’ll be an amazing manager once you … Read more
“Write to be understood. Speak to be heard. Read to grow.” Lawrence Clark Powell. In 2019 we added a video companion to this article: In the last few years, one question that keeps coming up is “How did you manage to get all those letters after your name?” When I explain that I have a … Read more
You can tell a lot from a person’s handshake, especially how confident they are. Having a proper handshake is a huge part of your first impression and can have a resounding impact on your career, so it is absolutely crucian that you get it right every time. My favorite career resource, Manager Tools has a … Read more
Update: In 2019 we added a video version of this article: Thank you notes are a dying art, and you can really stand out by sending them often. Emails don’t count! It has to be handwritten and sincere to really shine. They are so rare that you can be be sure it will make … Read more