“be Better” Tips for Everyone

By Rachel Bloom-Baglin – LinkedIn There were some early red flag warnings, even during my new boss’ three-month onboarding process, that lovely honeymoon period when everyone thinks you’re great. Calling to chat on weekends for no apparent reason, commenting on a colleague’s age, questioning the competencies of people two levels down, bypassing supervisors. The niceties and…

By Gustavo Razzetti – Ladders A culture of forgiveness promotes self-awareness, vulnerability, and empathy – it promotes experimentation, not perfectionism. Those three simple words define a successful team, according to LinkedIn’s co-founder. “We are allies” is more than a motivational team motto — it’s a reminder of the need for a true partnership. Each team…

By Tim Hird – Ladders How you handle yourself in your first days, weeks and months as a manager sets an early tone to your team. Avoid these five mistakes. The time has finally come: You’re the boss. But leadership also comes with its share of challenges, especially if you’re new to it. How do…

By Christopher D. Connors – Ladders Many people are unsuccessful at building relationships because they’re only in it for themselves. This is narrow-minded. Meaningful, mutually beneficial relationships are what lead to growth and tremendous opportunities. As much as we seek to advance our own cause or profit, we learn in life that we elevate ourselves…

By Caileen Kehayas – Ladders Let’s reframe how we think about reviews—and how to make sure you get what you want out of your next one. Here are some tips. It’s the most wonderful time of the year — and I’m not talking about the holidays. I’m talking about your annual performance review at your company. The…

By Amy Elisa Jackson – Glassdoor One of the best ways to remain employed and climb the professional ladder is to become an indispensable employee. Becoming the go-to problem solver or the person who can be relied on to execute any task successfully is a sure-fire way to get your boss to notice you and fight…

By Yolanda Walker – Glassdoor We all want to expand our knowledge, learn something new, prove our worth and move up the ladder. How do you get started? Knowing the right company that fits your culture, passion, and industry is the first step. But once you find the right company, how do you work your…

By Brian de Haaff – LinkedIn Job descriptions represent an ideal. I have often wondered how people might rewrite the description of their own role — with brutal honesty. A product manager might write the following: “The product manager will ultimately be responsible for defining and building what is most important to the business. This requires reviewing…

By Travis Bradberry – Ladders Managers must understand what they’re doing to kill morale. These are the worst offenders and must be abolished if you want to hang on to good employees. What makes you happy at work? Maybe you have a great boss who gives you the freedom to be creative, rewards you for…

By Shana Lebowitz – Business Insider In most workplaces today, you don’t earn an “A” for effort. If you failed to make a sale even though you sat at your desk for hours every day calling clients, it’s hard to believe you’ll get a pat on the back — or a promotion. Results matter. But…