Tag Archive: promotion

4 Things to Do When You Don’t Promote Someone

Rejected internal candidates are nearly twice as likely to leave. Other problems include low morale, strained relationships, job dissatisfaction, and envy. *HBR You can’t promote every qualified employee. 4 things to do when… Continue reading

How to Spot a Manipulative Boss

The line between influence and manipulation is intention.

Manipulators seek their own interests. Ethical influencers seek your best interest.

“We can’t live if you’re promoted,” is baloney with a capital ‘B’.

4 Ways to Earn Advancement Without Causing Jealousy

You outshine others when you earn advancement. You don’t intend to cause jealousy, but low emotional intelligence invites unintended controversy. Strong relationships accelerate advancement. You need people pulling for you. It’s hard to… Continue reading

A Promotion is Like a Dog Chasing a Car – Now What

You’re like a dog chasing a car when you earn a promotion. After you catch it, what do you do with it? You earned a new job, project, or promotion. Now what? The… Continue reading

Dear Dan: I Don’t want to Give my Clients to a Less Competent Colleague

Dear Dan, Your blog is immensely helpful. Here is a topic that I have not seen yet. I am successful in winning work, especially repeat work from the same customers. I am a… Continue reading