My supervisor, who had worked at the company for nearly ten years, was surprised at the pace I worked, happy to keep piling on small projects. But, I felt like I was ready for a bigger challenge. I wanted to do more than just day-long projects. I wanted to feel more useful.
Category Archives: Seeking Advice
Harnessing Cultural Diversity
Frequently asked questions and practical advice to help you harness cultural diversity in your workplace.
Ask Three, Then Me Part II: When You Can’t Find Effective Solutions on Your Own
What happens when you’ve looked into several different sources–you’ve asked three–and none of them seem to have the solutions you’re looking for?
Ask Three, Then Me: Finding Effective Solutions on My Own
I still remember the day that my high school band director marched into class, belly flopping, hair unkempt, eyes determined. He stepped up onto his podium, pointed his baton into the heart of the band, and loudly declared, “we are implementing a new policy, starting today. From now on, if any of you have questions,Continue reading “Ask Three, Then Me: Finding Effective Solutions on My Own”
Taking Initiative in the Workplace
If you learn to take a positive approach to the challenges set before you, you can cause positive change to occur in your workplace. But, you ask, how do I know how and when to act?
Levelling Up: Finding the Yoda to Your Luke in Your Working Relationships
Five tips to help you succeed in your working relationships–on and off your internship!