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The why, how, and with whom of networking effectively.

Turn your professional angst into a competitive advantage.

Six strategies to cultivate a healthier outlook.

You don’t have to go to every keynote.

A study of software engineers shows how to do it.

Lou Gerstner's was a hard act to follow. As CEO in what were arguably IBM's darkest hours, Gerstner brought the company back from the brink. After nearly...

Whose life am I living? I’m sure you ask yourself that kind of question from time to time. What am I really good at? What is the purpose of my work? These are not new questions. Sooner or later, we all seek answers to them. Up to three or four decades ago, most people struggled […]

Your mixed emotions are telling you something. Listen to them.

Networks are essential for collaboration, innovation, and career development. But too many executives have networks that, while they may be large, don’t have enough diversity to be effective. For the past fifteen years, I have asked the executives I teach to list the people with whom they have discussed important work matters over the past […]

Joseph Jett’s account of his tumultuous career on Wall Street isn’t just a story of racism and greed. It’s also a cautionary tale for knowledge workers.

Kasriel describes how he broadened his skills to overcome a bias against engineers as CEOs.

Reflect on what you've learned and how you've grown.

Seemingly well-planned “strategies” are often the result of random moments.

Help them focus on transferable skills instead.

Small rectangular pieces of cardstock with your name, phone number and company logo are going the way of the land line, compact disc, and yellow pages. You might still come away from meetings with a briefcase full of business cards, but most likely you’re going to search the web for a company or contact before […]

Selling doesn’t have to be pushy.

George Stanton thought a new job would solve his problems. But now he’s facing similar workplace conflicts.

What would you do if nothing was in your way?

You're not done growing.