Soft Skills - Ask a Wharton MBA
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A week ago, everything fell apart for Silicon Valley Bank (SVB) – the 16th largest bank in the US, and my employer for two and a half year. I was busy planning our team offsite a week ago. Now we are in a whole new reality for all 8500 employees – the threat of permanent…
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If you want to succeed, you need to learn how to present well to executives. It is an essential soft skill to master over time as you progress in your career. Presenting to executives can be a high-stakes situation, but with the right preparation and delivery, you can make a strong impression and achieve your… ...
It’s nearly year end. It’s time for self-evaluation and year end reviews. It may also be a good time to ask for a salary increase from your manager. However should you do it? The best way to determine if you should do it is ask yourself 3 questions Which 3 Questions? Question 1 – Do… ...
I was following my own advice and started to attend more in person events – including our office happy hour last Thursday. There was the usual work talk, but there was also some fun talk. This new colleague I met asked me this great question – What am I doing to bring joy to my… ...
The pandemic is over!, at least according to President Biden. Whether I fully agree with his statement or not, it’s time to get back out there – meet my colleagues in person, meet my friends for in-door meals, go to in-person workout classes, go dancing, and start networking again. COVID Inertia This is easier said… ...
As an overachiever for many years, I used to only have conditional happiness. “I will be happy when x, y, z happens” Sound familiar? It’s the most detrimental line of thinking and one that had fleeting happiness. It was my husband that helped me realize that I can decouple my happiness from my achievements… ...
When I ask this question “do you work to live or live to work? You may say, “I work to live.” However are your actions and decision consistent with this response? Below are 10 questions you can ask yourself to find out if you truly work to live. Why the Answer to This Question is… ...