How To Spot A Bad Manager Before Accepting A Job Offer

I nearly accepted an executive role with a big company in Chicago several years ago. I passed through the first round of interviews and enjoyed the time I spent with everyone,

If you want to impress a new boss, impress your new peers first

“Who are the best performers in the company?” I hosted a new hire orientation for years as an executive with a Fortune 500 company. This question came from a college graduate

I learned the most important indicator of success with one of my first hires (it wasn’t grades)

“Ian, we need you to lead our intern program this summer.” “Do we have an intern program?” “Not yet. You’ll figure it out.” “Got it.” I was pumped. I was 24 years old and

How to reinvent your career at any age

Drinking coffee early before work, I hear text notifications on my phone. Who the hell is sending me text messages this early? I check my phone. “What happens in Vegas . . . “ “Partying with the

Can you do for a career, what you can do for a day?

“What the hell are you trying to prove?” My safety glasses are steaming, and sweat is rolling down from my hard plastic helmet. It’s loud as hell in this factory, so

No One Cares About Your Excuses

Have you ever said something in a meeting and immediately regretted it? Sitting in a quarterly review with my CEO, I was beyond confident. I couldn’t wait to brag about all

What Are The Qualities Of Great Leaders?

The qualities of a top performer are not always the same as great managers. This article examines what it takes to be a great leader.

What Makes Great Salespeople Different

When my son was six years old, I planned a baseball trip to Florida to see Spring Training. We had tickets to two games, both near Disney themes parks in Orlando. After