Perfection - why hide it?
By Michael Steiner
During the course of an interview, recruiters always say: “So tell me about your weaknesses.” I don’t have any to speak of. But since they ask, can you give me a smart boilerplate answer that will make me look human without tarnishing my superstar opinion of myself?
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Do we have to be kind to our elders?
By Michael Steiner
I am 32 and have just been promoted over a 50-something graybeard. We’re light-years apart in terms of skills and ambition. How do I help him understand that he shouldn’t hate me because I snagged the brass ring? Or should I even bother? (If he doesn’t work with me, I can fire his ass.)
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Isn't email enough?
By Michael Steiner
I’m a manager in a tech startup. I’m up to my ears in phone calls and text messages. I don’t have time to talk face-to-face, so I’ve been emailing employees about small—and sometimes big—things. Now some of my reports are pissed off that I don’t sit down with them. My first reaction is “Hey, I’m busy as hell. Work with me here.” Any advice?
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