Monthly Archives: January 2010
Create A "Safe Room" At Work
“I’m so freaking frustrated right now, I could explode” (One of my managers, as she burst into my office.) She was livid. A meeting with another team left this manager thinking that she was being undermined and her job was … read more
Management By “Idle Chitchat”
“He never really gets out of his office.” (A colleague lamenting her Boss’ lack of visibility.) Leadership Question: Do you have an office? You do? Follow-Up Question: Aside from meetings, are you in there most of the time? If you … read more
Career Transitions Part 2: Hire Yourself – Start Tomorrow
“I know that it’s time for a career change, but I just don’t know what else I would do.” (A friend, feeling “stuck” in his current job.) Lots of people are in career transition right now. Unfortunately, many have lost … read more
Career Transitions Part 1: The Boss Moves You
“Tim, I want you to step down from your current role.” My former boss, and fellow Co-Founder of Calence, Mike. His words hit me like a brick. I dreaded the company-wide email: “Tim will be leaving his role of running … read more
Leaders Need “In Your Face” Feedback
“When I first met you, I really didn’t like you! Want to know why?” [Rob, one of my best mentors, and now, best friends] Rob was a peer, a senior leader like me. And, he helped me to see that … read more
