Leadership & Career

How promotable are you?

May 1, 2007

Want to move up? Here are some quick, yet important suggestions to improve your promotion potential.

How real is the perception of age discrimination in the workplace? In a recent poll on Monster. com, more than half of U.S. respondents (53 percent) indicated that their career prospects would be improved if they underwent plastic surgery or cosmetic dentistry.

Advice from the super-coach

April 1, 2007

A recent New York Post profile of Marshall Goldsmith, often described as America’s premier executive coach, offers some instructive insights from the master.

Tips for better networking

March 1, 2007

Whether through professional associations, trade groups, conferences or clubs, networking is an excellent way to learn and share important career information. Here’s some sage advice.

Manager’s Checkup: A look at leadership styles

March 1, 2007

Whenever you find people working, you’ll find different styles. Knowing about your style can help you work better with the diverse members of your team.

Career confidence; successful mergers; Dems and work

January 1, 2007

Workers are confident they won’t lose their jobs in the coming year … When companies merge, can everyone fit into the new culture? … Ted Kennedy will oversee workplace issues committee.

‘Just right’ leadership; cell-phone diets; no more ‘Mr. Boss’

December 1, 2006

A new study reaveals assertiveness isn’t viewed as a strength … A benefits provider will give food tips via cell phone … Many Asian firms are adopting American habits.

When a colleague becomes a competitor for a promotion

November 1, 2006

Your company is opening a new store on your side of town, and you want to manage it. The only problem is that your colleague also wants the job, and she’ll stop at nothing to get it …

Making meetings you attend matter

November 1, 2006

The meetings you attend won’t always be as productive as those you lead yourself, but there are things you can do to make the outcome of less-than-optimally organized meetings worthwhile.

Manager’s Checkup: Strategies for professional success

October 1, 2006

Are you prepared to grow, personally and professionally, from your experiences as a manager? Take our quiz and find out how well you’ve mastered some basic strategies for professional success.