Jason Cortel 
In a good economy, the job market is tight. We have record-low unemployment, and many organizations are busy trying to fill open positions. Despite the good economy, budgets for talent development and training are still scarce. Because there are so … Read more
Management by walking around is a timeless management technique used to retain top talent. It helps avoid surprises when the 360 reviews come out, builds bonds that keep top talent, and earns the respect of employees. Management by walking around … Read more
Being happy is hard. Being happy at work is harder. Unhappiness at work starts the moment you enter your mode of transportation. It continues when you arrive and have to interact with co-workers. Furthermore, you compare yourself to your peers … Read more
Want to improve your relationship with your boss? Most people look at their relationship with the boss as one-directional. That makes sense given the power dynamic. However, as with any relationship, the one you have with your boss is a … Read more
Numerous things can impact your career advancement. However, urgency is top among them. There are many different races that you will run as you work to advance your career. Knowing which race to run at which times will determine your … Read more
You put in the time and then some. You are going above and beyond to deliver the best possible work. Co-workers describe you as positive, enthusiastic, and friendly. Other leaders praise you. So why is it that your boss doesn’t … Read more
Ah, the morning commute. You never know what you will get or how it will go. In many ways, the quality of your morning commute is highly dependant on other people. Consequently, so if your day at the office. It … Read more
A queen bee boss is a female leader who views or treats subordinates more critically if they are female. G.L. Staines, T.E. Jayarante, and C. Tarvis were the first to define Queen bee syndrome in 1973. A queen bee boss … Read more
For an employee to be successful, their manager needs soft skills. Soft skills are character traits and interpersonal attributes that affect your ability to work with others. Because they determine how well you relate to others, managers must hone and … Read more
Steve Young said, “perception is the reality. If you are perceived to be something, you might as well be it because that’s the truth in people’s minds.” When people feel poorly about an employee it creates a bad reputation. Consequently, … Read more
There are many rules of leadership, but none are as important as understanding it isn’t about you. When you enter a formal leadership role, you stop being the picture and start being the picture frame. This single character trait distinguishes … Read more
An absentee leader is disconnected and avoids meaningful involvement with you and the team. How do you fix a psychologically absent boss, and how can this type of leader hurt your career growth? An absentee leader is one of the … Read more