Category Archives: Reputation

Many people progress their careers by being known for their expertise. It’s very possible to build a reputation both inside and beyond your organisation, bringing you recognition in your field. (read more)

From time to time trouble will hit, things will go wrong and your expectations won’t be met – it’s an inevitable part of organisational life. But when they do, ask yourself honestly how you respond – do you get angry and show it by complaints or do you stay relentlessly positive and generous – then help to fix the problem? (read more)

As we explored last time, you work really hard to present yourself well in your organisation, and to make a great contribution – but then the work you produce lets you down. And it’s the same with corporate email… (read more)

People often come unstuck because they look and talk the part, but what they produce on paper is not very high quality – it’s quickly written, has errors, and is unclear instead of being concise, focused, exact and precise. (read more)

Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella is getting a lot of press inches for saying that women shouldn’t ask for raises. I have a lot of sympathy for the guy, because when you look below the puff and outrage, what he said holds an element of truth. And he’s not alone in his view. (read more)