Resolve a Conflict with a Remote Colleague What’s the best way to solve a disagreement with someone who’s working in a different location? First, try to give your colleague the benefit of the doubt. Because you don’t have a shared context — you’re not sitting in the same building, experiencing the same weather, seeing the… Continue reading Resolve a Conflict with a Remote Colleague

Thoughtful Ways to Thank People in Your Network Showing  gratitude to people in your personal network can be pretty easy — and fun. An old-fashioned, handwritten thank you note on nice paper still goes a long way. Just   be sure to include  sincere  appreciation for something personal and specific. Sending a small gift that really… Continue reading Thoughtful Ways to Thank People in Your Network

Build the Confidence to Ask for a Raise Asking for a raise is especially challenging if the voice  inside your head wonders  whether  you really deserve it. If you’re facing this situation, it’s important first to understand and acknowledge your self-worth — and then learn how to sell it within your company. Start by researching … Continue reading Build the Confidence to Ask for a Raise

Get Your Message Across in a Difficult Conversation If you need to have a difficult conversation with someone, you’re unlikely  to come to a resolution if you don’t hear the other person out. After you’ve listened to your counterpart, you can clarify  your message by doing the following: Own your perspective. Treat your opinion like what… Continue reading Get Your Message Across in a Difficult Conversation