My latest ramblings
What to Do When You Do Not Get the Promotion
The promotion went to someone else. Here is the five-step playbook for what to do in the next 72 hours, the next 30 days, and the next six months.
How to Ask for a Promotion (Without Sounding Entitled or Desperate)
Asking for a promotion is one of the most important career conversations you will ever have. Most people have it badly, or never have it at all. Here is how to do it right.
Why Being Good at Your Job Isn't Enough to Get Promoted
If performance were all that mattered, the best performers would always get promoted. They don't. Here's what's actually happening when the promotion goes to someone else.
The promotion went to someone else. Here's your 5-step playbook
Getting passed over for a promotion you wanted feels like a professional gut punch. The immediate temptation is to get angry, get quiet, or get out. All three are strategic mistakes. A setback like this isn't a verdict on your career; it's a critical data point. How you use that data is what matters next. Don't let emotion drive your decision. Run a deliberate playbook instead.
Why we aspire to "bigger" roles at work without defining what "bigger" means
Aspiring to "bigger" roles at work is a natural part of professional growth, but it’s crucial to define what "bigger" means and ensure it aligns with your personal happiness and long-term goals. By taking the time to reflect on your values and aspirations, you can make more informed decisions that lead to true fulfillment, rather than simply chasing societal expectations or superficial rewards.