Archive for September, 2008

Like many Corporate Americans, I receive way too much e-mail. While e-mail communication has its place, I often find that it’s a crutch for people who don’t know how to develop relationships. I get dozens of e-mails everyday, from people in the company that I hardly know—asking me to do things that take up a [...]

The kind of grapevine that I’m talking about isn’t necessarily one that will help you advance in your career. I know people who really believe in networking—I’m not necessarily one of them. I have never received a job or promotion by “knowing somebody.” This begs the questions that if creating a grapevine won’t help you [...]

One of the most frustrating things about working in Corporate America is trying to guess what’s coming up next. Many times your boss will act like you’re in line for a promotion, when in fact you’re not. They do this to keep employees from complaining. It’s easier to retain someone by constantly dangling a carrot [...]