5 Types of Power to Build Influence Without Playing Dirty
The types of power in the workplace explain why some people are taken seriously long before they have the biggest title or the loudest voice. You’ve seen them. Those colleagues who somehow command respect in meetings, even without the fancy title or years of experience. The peer at your level whose projects always get prioritized. […]
5 Strategies to Manage Up to a Highly Critical Boss
Dealing with a highly critical boss can feel like you’re constantly under a magnifying glass. Every action, no matter how minor, seems to draw scrutiny. Meetings often resemble interrogations, and it may feel like you’re always hearing more about what’s wrong than what’s right. While some difficult bosses challenge you with their unpredictability or mood […]
How to Assertively Advocate for More Resources at Work
Ronja, a senior sales manager at a software-as-a-service company, is facing a common leadership challenge. Her shift from traditional sales to sales enablement requires more resources, but she’s hesitant to ask for them. Like many leaders, Ronja is used to working with limited resources and fears that asking for more resources might make her appear […]
Navigating Work Without the Need for Constant Validation
My client Laura was known as a compassionate and collaborative leader. She always checked in on her team’s well-being, made sure they weren’t overwhelmed, and offered mentorship during tough times. Her team always felt a sense of validation from her genuine interest in their opinions, and everyone felt comfortable approaching her—something rare among other directors […]
5 Ways to Handle a Workaholic Colleague
When you have a workaholic colleague, their intense dedication to work can be overwhelming. They’re often the first to arrive and the last to leave, eagerly taking on extra tasks and responding to emails almost instantly. They work continuously, whether in the office or from home. Working alongside a workaholic can be tough. Their constant […]
Why Managing Up Is The Most Critical Career Skill In 2025
Managing up can be tricky. For instance, do you ever find yourself lying awake at night, mentally rewriting that email you sent to your boss? Or rehearsing how you’ll handle tomorrow’s tough conversation about yet another shifting deadline? Perhaps you get defensive when your boss hits you with unexpected feedback. Maybe you struggle to ask […]
