Someone Took Credit for Your Work – What to Do

In the work-place, is it better to ensure you individually are given credit for your work, or that the team benefits from your work? My team recently submitted a proposal of which I prepared more than 75%. In fact, of the 25% my analyst (who is junior to me) prepared, I had to revise significantly….  ...  read more

Speaking Up in Meetings – Why and How to Do it

When I first worked at McKinsey after college, I was pretty scared of speaking up.   I distinctly remember sitting in the large conference room with another analyst, our manager, the senior manager, and the Partner on the project, to discuss our strategy for a consumer business client. The Partner discussed a strategy that frankly…  ...  read more

How to Break into a Managerial Role – Part 2

Previously, we discussed the first part of this real life situation that Jessica is experiencing.  Today, we will finish this topic on how to break into a managerial role with a follow up discussion I had with Jessica a few weeks later.  Here is her follow up email updating me on her situation and some…  ...  read more

Making a Good First Impression – 5 Tips

My husband and I are addicted to this Smart TV show on USA – Suits.  It’s about two lawyers – Harvey, a hot-shot,  young Senior Partner, at a prestigious law firm; and Michael, a “good will hunting” type, smart-mouthed Associate that Harvey just hired.  Michael has a photographic memory, but no official law degree or experience.  …  ...  read more

Five Qualities of A Good Mentor

We all need good mentors to help guide us in our career and life, but not all mentors are created equal.  There are five qualities a good mentor should have: Someone you respect in the area you want mentorship on –  For example, if you want a mentor for achieving work life balance, then that…  ...  read more

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