How to Work a Room
On a couple of occasions lately, I found myself in places where I felt I had to do some serious networking. One was my thirtieth college reunion; the other, a meeting of the Clinton Global Initiative. Though I’m not a shy person, I felt stymied. I ha
read moreHow to Work a Room
On a couple of occasions lately, I found myself in places where I felt I had to do some serious networking. One was my thirtieth college reunion; the other, a meeting of the Clinton Global Initiative. Though I’m not a shy person, I felt stymied. I ha
read moreSummer Interns Run Amok
The summer intern seemed bright and capable. A graduate student who had responded to a Craigslist ad seeking help at a New York City documentary production office, he showed up every day for two weeks and worked industriously. Then one day, poof, he
read moreSummer Interns Run Amok
The summer intern seemed bright and capable. A graduate student who had responded to a Craigslist ad seeking help at a New York City documentary production office, he showed up every day for two weeks and worked industriously. Then one day, poof, he
read moreHow to Deal with a Younger Boss
In early 2009, when Forbes combined its online and magazine staffs, I found myself reporting to a younger boss for the first time in my 30-year career. It wasn’t easy. I knew my boss was smart and digitally savvy, but I chafed in the deputy role. I a
read moreHow to Conquer Your Email Inbox
I love email. I love its efficiency, its clarity, and the fact that it creates a detailed, searchable record.Email also makes me a little nuts. If I’m away from it for a couple of hours, messages pile up. When I confront more than 50, I feel a combin
read moreBe the One Who Gets the Promotion
Donald Asher has spent his career helping people get ahead. The author of 10 books, including “Who Gets Promoted, Who Doesn’t, and Why,” Asher, 52, travels the globe talking to colleges, universities, and MBA programs about career development. H
read moreHow to Get the Best References
When Sarah Stamboulie worked in human resources at Morgan Stanley and then at Cantor Fitzgerald, she routinely checked job applicants’ references. They were not always positive. “You know it’s bad when you ask about the person, and then there’s that
read moreHow to Quit with Class
A few weeks ago, I was meeting with my editor in his office when a colleague appeared at the doorway and asked if she might have a word with us. She looked my editor in the eye and said, “You may have heard this already, but I wanted to tell you myse
read moreHow to Ace Your Performance Review
Two years ago, Samuel Culbert, a UCLA professor and management consultant, published an op-ed in The Wall Street Journal (WSJ) titled “Get Rid of the Performance Review!” The piece got a huge response from readers, and he went on to write a book
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