What Does it Mean to Recalculate?
When Covid-19 first emerged, I started to think about all the people thrown unexpectedly into career transition because of the pandemic, lockdowns and economic fallout. For some reason, I kept imagining the situation as that moment when you’re driving a car and the road forks, or you make a wrong turn, or you miss an […]
Don’t Change What Works
In my book, The Remix, I offer seven “rules for remixers.” Rule #6 feels particularly relevant right now: Don’t change what works.
How to Network Professionally During the Coronavirus Pandemic
Networking is natural for some, and tough for others. Networking remotely is an entirely new phenomenon. Here are some tips for remote networking.
Introducing My New Book, Recalculating
Workplace trends that were already taking place have only accelerated due to the coronavirus. My new book, Recalculating, is a guide to help you navigate the changing world of work.
3 Practical Tips for Overcoming Productivity FOMO during the Coronavirus Downturn
When it comes to working from home, I’ve noticed that the number one enemy of productivity is social media. I hear this from college interns. I hear it from direct managers. I’m not immune either – you should see me scroll through Twitter during the Oscars season. Americans spend an average of 2.35 hours every […]
Coronavirus Confrontation: How to Deal with Conflict when Working Remotely
Stress and uncertainty can bring out the ugly sides of some people. Faced with fight or flight, some of our colleagues, unfortunately, choose to fight, lashing out at others to impose a sense of control. This behavior might not look like a full-blown shouting match, but you might have noticed an increase in mean, insensitive […]
What Should I Do If I Think I Am Going to Lose My Job Because of the Coronavirus Pandemic?
It is an understatement to say that we are living in frightening and uncertain times. As the economy plunges, millions of people have already lost their jobs and many others are wondering if they are going to lose their jobs in the coming weeks and months. Although the situations are obviously very different, I lived […]