You have been passed up for promotion to manager a few times. You deliver good results, are receptive to coaching, and have demonstrated an ability to lead. Then why aren’t you getting chosen for a management position? Why are you not getting promoted? I see this happen a lot. A colleague of mine, Annika, recently […]
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How to Handle a Backstabbing Coworker
As a Type A, you’re focused on how to deliver great work and have a big impact. But not all your colleagues are like you. Some of them focus just on looking good to the boss and getting ahead. And they’ll do anything to come out on top, including lying, cheating, and stealing. What can […]
How to prepare for an interview for a management position
Last week, I posted on being promoted to my first management position on the spot. I didn’t interview for that position, but have subsequently interviewed for many management positions, and have often been selected over seasoned people already working on the team. I also have hired many first time managers and can tell you exactly […]
Nordstrom Anniversary Sale – Mrs. Type A’s Picks for Interviews and Presentations
I love the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale. Every year, I wait and wait and wait. I count down the days, and stay up until midnight refreshing until the Sale launches. The benefit of the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale is that you can access Fall items at sale prices. So, by 1AM this morning, I had made my […]
How to Recover from an Office Blunder
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