by Bernie | Jul 31, 2023 | Bosses, General Career Advice, Goals and Achievement
For years I’ve listened to clients complain about the lack of support they’ve received from their bosses when it comes to career growth, advancement, and satisfaction. Since I’ve been a people leader and have coached many people leaders, let me share...
by Bernie | May 22, 2023 | General Career Advice, Bosses, Virtual
Thanks to the global COVID pandemic, more people are using services like Microsoft Teams, Zoom, and WebEx than ever before for work meetings. While I had begun using Zoom 2-3 years prior to 2020, my meetings spiked during the pandemic to almost 25 per week. It was...
by Bernie | Apr 24, 2023 | General Job Search, Bosses, General Career Advice
Starting a new job can be exciting, but it can also be nerve racking. New people, new work, new location, new processes, new systems – it can feel a lot like drinking out of a fire hydrant. One of the things that can make your transition easier is by starting...
by Bernie | Aug 14, 2016 | Bosses, General Career Advice, General Job Search
About a week ago I read a note that said, “Don’t pick a job. Pick a boss. Your first boss is the biggest factor in your career success. A boss who doesn’t trust you won’t give you opportunities to grow.” I pondered this for a minute, then thought, “I disagree.” ...
by Bernie | Sep 2, 2014 | Bosses
I recently read an article entitled, “Don’t Pick a Job. Pick a Boss.” While the article made some valid points, I want to offer a different perspective. After spending 25 years in Corporate America and having 17 direct supervisors, I can truly appreciate any...
by Bernie | Aug 5, 2014 | Bosses
Years ago, I had a boss who played a dual role for me. Fred was my boss and gave me all of the direction, support, challenge, opportunity and even correction required. But, he also served as a mentor in the sense that he would give me career advice that transcended...
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