Millennial Boss Talk: The Good, The Bad and the Ugly
When it comes to Becoming the Boss, I know far from everything, but I did write the book. While I love to share my own #Boss Story, as you know I am not a millennial myself. So, this week I wanted to share a few great stories I’ve recently read from millennial bosses. There’s something […]
#MyBossStory: How I Became an RA for Life
When I wrote Becoming the Boss, one of my goals was to highlight how I moved my own career from beginner to boss. I love sharing #MyBossStory with young women who are just starting out because it doesn’t feel that long ago that I was in those shoes. My story starts in a college dorm. […]
When ‘Busy’ is a 4-Letter Word for Leaders
When I first started my career in the late-1990s, I remember being really impressed by people who said they were “slammed”, “buried” or “completely maxed out”. “They must be so important,” I thought, as I chugged my third Diet Coke of the morning and tapped away on my PalmPilot. But now I know better, and […]
How to Overcome Impostor Syndrome
Do you ever feel like a fake? If you’re a leader today and you’ve felt some occasional insecurity in your role, you’re far from alone. This phenomenon is often called impostor syndrome, and it’s a concern that arises in many training sessions I deliver to leaders, and new leaders in particular. The good news is […]
Win Tickets to See Me Talk About ‘Becoming the Boss’ at the 92nd Street Y on Jan. 28
Happy New Year! If one of your resolutions is to take your career to the next level and land your first management role in 2015, I want to support you in achieving it. On the evening of Jan. 28 I’ll be at the 92nd Street Y in New York City to talk about my new […]
It’s Time to Become the Boss: Individual Contributor vs. Leader
In writing my new book, Becoming the Boss: New Rules for the Next Generation of Leaders, I found that one of the biggest mistakes new leaders make is assuming the skills that got them promoted will be the ones they use in their new management roles. They aren’t. Being great at something doesn’t guarantee that […]
Becoming the Boss: Don’t Let FOMO Make You Miss Out on Leadership
As I wrote last month, the third step to becoming the boss is to last as a leader, continuing to grow and thrive throughout your career even when times get tough. Leadership is a marathon, not a sprint — and like marathoners, leaders need to commit if they hope to succeed. One way Millennials differ […]
Becoming the Boss: How to Manage Your Peers
Big news! My new book, Becoming the Boss, debuted this week at No. 11 on the New York Times Best Sellers List! Thank you to everyone who has read and reviewed the book for your support. As I wrote earlier this month, the second step to becoming the boss is to face the challenge of […]
Video: Is Gen Y Ready to Be the Boss?
Last week I had the honor of being a guest on “The Cycle” on MSNBC to talk about the launch of my new book, Becoming the Boss: New Rules for the Next Generation of Leaders. Right before we went on the air, one of the hosts asked me if I thought Dark Vader was an […]
Becoming the Boss: The 4 Essential Elements of Your Personal Brand
Today is the day! I am thrilled to launch my new book, Becoming the Boss: New Rules for the Next Generation of Leaders, into the world. As I wrote last week, the first step to becoming the boss is to learn about yourself. How can you be a great leader of your own life and […]