The clock’s ticking down to figure out what to give everyone this holiday season–and my stress level’s going up. If you’re in the same tinseled boat, here are a few ideas that may kick up your gift-Q without deflating your money-Q. They’re all appropriate for the gift-worthy people at work, too. (Note: Any Amazon links […]Read the full post >>

If you’re someone who wants to grow your career, you’ve got to learn one important thing first: how to ask for feedback at work. It’s not always easy, especially when we’re moving fast and/or everyone’s moving fast around us. But learning how to ask for feedback helps you take control of your career. It’s a […]Read the full post >>

So you’ve got a little LinkedIn shame, huh? You know in your head that you should be using this powerful techno monster tool to help manage and grow your network and your career. When you lurk through your newsfeed, you see other people out there, sharing stories, congratulating others on promotions and work-a-versaries, and asking […]Read the full post >>

A word from Coach Darcy: Networking is a word I despise for a process I love. It’s often the difference between a red cape career and having a career that craters.  So when my friend & talent management expert Michelle Salob told me what she’d been learning about networking–and what she wished she’d remembered throughout […]Read the full post >>

A few weeks ago, I asked our readers to share their best career advice. And wow! The range of answers from people from all different levels of experience and walks of life painted a strong picture of what’s working today to help real people manage their real-life careers. I’ve picked 14 ideas from those who […]Read the full post >>

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Maybe you think you have to be a big executive to plan your own career retreat. Maybe you think you have to take a week off, check into a five-star hotel, and sit in silent meditation until your future becomes clear. Ah . . . no. You—yes, you—can plan your own career retreat, even if […]Read the full post >>

Even the best of us have gotten our signals crossed at work. And when things get troublesome, we’ve found ourselves managing through a PIP: a performance improvement plan. A reader wrote recently and asked me about managing through hers. Here’s her story, and my suggestions for managing through your own PIP with clarity, confidence, and […]Read the full post >>

Recently, not just one, but two of my client companies work were acquired by other firms. And there’s just no way around it—if it’s your company, you get worried. I hate thinking about you worrying about your career and as a result, worrying about your life. So, for the ones I love and those I’ll […]Read the full post >>