by Vanessa Williams
It’s the time of year we all make New Year’s Resolutions. Losing weight, heading to the gym, being better with money, spending more “me time”, giving up smoking – the list goes on. Most resolutions never see fruition. Most people give up before the end of...
by Vanessa Williams
The lone wolf. The snarky manager. The know it all director. The leader who talks about everyone else on the team. The senior team member who smiles but is disrespectful behind your back. The “I did that” when you know darn well you did that Boss. The downright...
by Vanessa Williams
One of my favorite childhood games was Labyrinth, where you had to negotiate a metal ball along a tilting floor, trying to get it as far through the maze as possible without dropping it into one of the many holes along the way. OK, I’ll admit I still enjoy playing...
by Vanessa Williams
Every workplace, no matter the size, has its own well-established political economy. There are no perfect meritocracies, no perfect Kumbaya environments in the corporate space. We can bemoan it, but we must deal with it. As you navigate the choppy waters, keep these...
by Vanessa Williams
Last time I wrote about how adjustments in communication style can help someone avoid being relegated to “blah blah blah” status in the office. For executives, underlying the need for effective communication is the bedrock “must” to be truly trusted by your...
