Posts Tagged ‘conversation’
Preparing for a Tough Conversation with Your Boss
In the last few weeks, several people have told me about their plans to have conversations with their respective bosses about raises, promotions, or changes to work arrangements. Knowing that one of the business classes I teach at Vanderbilt University is Negotiation, each person asked how I would handle these potentially tough conversations. Like any…
Read MoreHow to Ask for a Pay Raise
Regardless of how strong your relationship is with your direct supervisor, you likely feel awkward bringing up the topic of compensation. A study from Ally Bank, found that 70% of people find it rude or awkward to discuss money in social settings. If we are uncomfortable discussing money with the people we choose to interact…
Read MoreA Dangerous Discussion
There’s a dangerous discussion taking place in many organizations. I invite you to consider whether or not you are participating in this costly conversation. It goes something like this… You & your teammates are discussing your company’s products or services. You collectively consider your offerings to be inherently brilliant, yet sales are missing the mark.…
Read MoreGreat Leaders Bring This to Every Conversation
Woody Allen is famously credited with the expression: 80% of success is showing up. There is some good news and bad news about showing up. Bad news first… It’s hard to fix tardiness, a poor wardrobe choice, or a lack of preparation at a moment’s notice: Oversleep or miss your bus – you can’t turn back…
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