A Guest Post by Sean Conrad Effective managers know that in order to get the most out of their employees, they need to give them timely feedback all year round. Now there are lots of definitions out there about what constitutes effective feedback. Here's my take on … [Read more...]
How to Drive Your Boss Crazy in Three Easy Steps
Your boss is a delicate individual. The amount of ideas, issues and thoughts running through their head is staggering. All of these concepts need to be synthesized into some sort of tangible plan. Interrupt that synthesize and your boss will go crazy. Challenge that synthesis and … [Read more...]
The Single Reason Why Startups Crush Big Companies
Big companies have a daunting task. Not only do they have to feed more people but they have to grow faster than their competitors or risk declining market share and stock prices. The startup has none of these worries yet most people are afraid to join a startup because maybe … [Read more...]
The Difference Between Aggressive, Assertive and Asshole
Often in group interactions, it’s hard to tell if some is just aggressively going after a deal, asserting a strong point of view or really just an asshole. Being able to distinguish between these three different behaviors is an invaluable skill that’s not as hard to master as you … [Read more...]