Asking for a raise? Here’s what a hostage negotiator would do
Retired FBI agent Chris Voss shares how crisis management techniques can help you negotiate a better salary.
Sarah Goff-Dupont
An FBI spymaster taught me how to read my coworkers
Want to know if you can trust someone? The subtle art of behavioral analysis holds the key to more effective working relationships.
Here’s the path to job security in the 21st century
The rules have changed. In this age of automation and at-will employment, future-proofing your career takes more than a signed contract.
5 questions about the potential (and limits) of AI with John Maeda
I sat down with the self-described “now-ist” to talk computational thinking, homicidal self-driving cars, and David Bowie.
Secondments: the most powerful job training you’ve never heard of
All the benefits of continuing education, without the hassle of night school.
Being a well-rounded person doesn’t pay anymore — here’s what does
As a jack of all trades, you'll never set yourself apart from anyone else. It's time for a new approach to professional development.
The one thing your career development plan is missing
Finding purpose in your work helps you achieve more and avoid burnout. Here’s the key to planning a career that is authentically “you”.
Could a voluntary demotion be the best thing for your career?
Don't let the d-word freak you out. Stepping down the corporate ladder is a legit choice.
5 tips for kickass kick-off meetings
A good kick-off meeting will unite your project team with a shared understanding of what you're doing and why.
6 myths about chat etiquette that are slowing you down
Once again, conventional wisdom gets it wrong (mostly). Here’s how to use chat tools without becoming a tool yourself.
The life-long learner’s guide to mentorship
How to build effective mentoring relationships and get the advice you need at each stage of your career.
Why are smart companies so dumb about motivating employees?
Ten years after Daniel Pink's landmark book on the power of intrinsic motivation, most company leaders still haven't gotten the memo.
Want to create better all-hands meetings? Here’s how
You don't need celebrity MCs or flash mobs to make all-hands meetings engaging. Here's how we do it.
The guide to workplace communication channels you didn’t know you needed
We all hate email, so why can't we shake it? Use these simple guidelines to get yourself out that rut and use each channel effectively.
5 questions about motivation with Daniel Pink
Honoring the 10th anniversary of his landmark book “Drive”, I sat down with Mr. Pink to talk perks, purpose, and the future of remote work.