Sometimes, the truth is a pig. Insisting that it wears lipstick, and then gushing over what a gorgeous shade those lips are, without acknowledging that they’re attached to a stinking pig, doesn’t change the fact that the truth is going to make a big ugly mess in your house. Here are seven things you might hear if you’re in a culture of pig avoidance:
From the monthly archives:
May 2009
Sure, there are stretch assignments and “public speaking challenge” type things… but if you underestimate the importance of pushing back during those little interpersonal contests like the one Tim’s boss lays down for him here, you do so at your own peril.
Get of your head and make something happen. It’s up to you!
Dress code is one of those issues that becomes a lot more manageable if you attack it honestly and directly, so stop griping and start having an honest and direct conversation.
Don’t be afraid to use your power; manage by career phase, not age; listen.
“Declining revenues” isn’t a problem, it’s feedback
For those of you who missed my live chat today on WGN in Chicago, here’s a taste of what you missed. It was great—the chat was buzzing with job-related Q&A for a full 90 minutes. (Common questions: how do I handle a hole in my resume? Should I take that temp job/position outside my area [...]
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