On the Ladder
No More Drama in the Office!
Are you sick of drama and cattiness in the workplace? So are we! But how do we stop it from happening and stay productive? Kelsey Meyer, the Senior Vice President of Digital Talent Agents, says her company has successfully avoided ... Read More »
Complimenting Others Will Boost Your Confidence
Confidence. It’s a word that carries a lot of weight. Being confident in yourself, and having others describe you as confident means you are self-assured, likely outgoing, easy to talk to, and respected. It’s a word that has deeper meaning ... Read More »
Don’t Fear Your Innovative Side
Let’s face it: an innovative idea isn’t usually respected until the idea builds momentum and finally catches on. We don’t see it as innovative until it becomes popular. Big businesses often fail to adopt new ideas quick enough because the ... Read More »
Increase Positivity in Your Workplace
If you’ve ever worked in a negative office environment, you know just how painful and soul-crushing it can be. There are some managers out there who believe that daily yelling and arguing with their employees is the best way to ... Read More »
Make the Best Decision for You
When confronting a major decision, you most likely seek an outside opinion first. You might be considering quitting a job, buying a house or breaking up with a boyfriend. Naturally, you ask the people who know you best for their ... Read More »
How to Respond to Massive Disrespect
The folks over at The Grindstone recently answered this question from a woman who was experiencing “massive disrespect” at work. Her problem included a micromanaging boss who is moving her to a hallway when all of her peers are getting ... Read More »
Tricks Your Mind Plays and How to Fight Back
Every day, our minds play tricks on us. Are there dots in that grid above? Did you remember to turn the curling iron off this morning? What did your colleague really mean when they said you were “tough”? We analyze ... Read More »
Accepting Praise Graciously: First, Stop with the “No Big Deal”
I’ve noticed a trend recently, and unfortunately it’s a stereotype we can pile on women specifically. To illustrate it, let me give you a few scenarios: Someone stops by your office at work. They thank you for your help with ... Read More »
Make the Most of Your Mistakes
You’ve heard the saying before: “Nobody’s perfect.” There’s no avoiding the fact that you will make mistakes, and unfortunately, you will make some of those mistakes at work. They could be big or small blunders, but they will happen. Alex ... Read More »
Combatting Envy in Your Career
When I first decided to change careers, I had this bad habit of checking Facebook every morning as soon as I woke up. I was temporarily working retail and applying for grad school, so I had a lot of extra ... Read More »
