Get Lighthouse

JUNE 9, 2023

"I'm a mid-level leader at my company and really unhappy. How do you know when to quit your job, when so many others depend on you?" Quitting as a manager is always difficult, and it's not an easy decision. In the process of growing Lighthouse and writing this blog, we have talked to a lot of leaders.

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Alison Green

OCTOBER 7, 2022

Your column made me realize that my job/company was, while not the worst, fairly unreasonable. I started looking for a new job a little over a year ago and, while I love your column, I confess that I was pretty lazy. I still got a lot of interviews! I was picky! Picky and lazy!

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Recruitment Manager Compensation 85

Alison Green

JUNE 3, 2022

. “I have a success story that happened on Friday the 13th, of all things. I work in the office three days a week and usually have two appointments Friday afternoon that I can do from home. not make the connection that the documents I had just put away were meant for Friday afternoon, but I did.

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Insurance Manager Benefits Marketing 72

Alison Green

MAY 23, 2022

This post, my boss doesn’t know I’ve stopped going into the office, does everyone job-hop now, and more , was originally published by Alison Green on Ask a Manager. I’ve stopped going into the office and my boss doesn’t know. I work for a “big 3” company in our industry. I don’t work with anyone in this office.

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Alison Green

JANUARY 12, 2023

I work in a public facing setting. I know our administration means well, but today’s topic and subsequent sessions I regard as triggering, cringey and irrelevant to my job (think fitness, nutrition, body image, suicide prevention). Is it just me, or is wellness in the workplace overreaching and paternalistic?

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Alison Green

NOVEMBER 4, 2022

. “I’ve been a religious reader of your blog since I finished my PhD and stumbled into the ‘real’ world more than a decade ago. part of the second, more formal interview to unleash the magic question (which I paired with ‘are there any concerns about my candidacy that I could address for you?’).

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Peter Winick

NOVEMBER 3, 2022

We all have preconceived views of what life should be but don’t have to feel like we are just going through the motions because they are scripted for us. To examine how we can challenge traditional societal expectations I’ve invited Zale Mednick to join me. Three Key Takeaways: Podcasts can take a long time to see results.

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AIHR

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

Just ask Zappos, the billion-dollar US-based online shoe and clothing retailer known for its non-negotiable commitment to cultural fit and creating an environment where employees genuinely love to work. One team focuses on skills for the job, and the other is dedicated to asking cultural fit interview questions.

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Peter Winick

NOVEMBER 7, 2022

How can you polish your content, and tighten up the message, to best connect with the audience you are looking to reach? When standing up Thought Leadership as a function , make sure everyone understands the message and can communicate it clearly. In addition, we can help you implement marketing, research, and sales.

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Hospitality Marketing Benefits Scaling 130

Alison Green

DECEMBER 22, 2022

This post, updates: I got Covid at work and my company won’t cover my sick time, and more , was written by Alison Green and published on Ask a Manager. I got Covid at work and my company won’t cover my sick time (first update here ). My work life is finally in a much better spot years later.

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Peter Winick

SEPTEMBER 22, 2022

Three Key Takeaways: Virtual relationships can get clogged up and degrade over time – whenever possible renew that relationship in person. If you need a strategy to bring your thought leadership to market, Thought Leadership Leverage can assist you! In addition, we can help you implement marketing, research, and sales.

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Alison Green

JULY 17, 2022

My employer made me a counteroffer, then rescinded it. I received a job offer from a LargeCorp that was a great offer, a lateral move on a bigger scale than my job at SmallCorp, where I’ve been for five years. I accepted, and was actually glad to be staying. I am willing to go to LargeCorp.

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Performance Review Education Scaling Manager 79

Peter Winick

JANUARY 5, 2023

This can often be a tricky position to be in and Dan explains how he managed to grow his brand as a thought leader while keeping the best interest of his organization in mind. If you need a strategy to bring your thought leadership to market, Thought Leadership Leverage can assist you! And I would say the right audience.

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Alison Green

SEPTEMBER 9, 2022

1. “I’ve had a full-time career for about 13 years, working different jobs in that time, and working my way up in terms of knowledge/title/pay. During the pandemic, my husband made a career change and we decided to move 1.5 During the pandemic, my husband made a career change and we decided to move 1.5

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Education Manager Small Business Project Management 78

Alison Green

AUGUST 1, 2022

This post, friend says we’re not supportive enough of their business idea, my boss sleeps in meetings, and more , was originally published by Alison Green on Ask a Manager. My friend says we’re not supportive enough of their business idea. You can be a supportive friend without doing the actual legwork of business research for them.

Marketing 81

Marketing Hospitality Nonprofit Banking 81

Alison Green

MAY 20, 2022

1. “I’ve been a reader for half a year, but I’ve never actually written in. (I I did type up a longwinded question and leave it in the drafts once, though!) I certainly didn’t think that I’d be writing a letter for Friday Good News, but here we are. I didn’t have anything left to negotiate.

Manager 72

Manager Benefits Marketing 72

Get Lighthouse

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

In today’s edition, we cover the death of the inventor of MBWA, more data on hybrid work, one of my favorite lessons from the Book of the Month, and our long read covers the lessons for managers of a leadership classic. To get this sent to your inbox every week, along with our latest long form essays on this blog, you can sign up here.

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Manager 52

Liquid Planner Collaboration

MARCH 11, 2020

And while not every person’s job function is able to accommodate the switch, those in roles that can have largely (and rapidly) adopted this practice as their new normal. But freedom from the four walls of your office can also come with a number of challenges that seriously hinder your productivity, collaboration, and connection.

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Alison Green

DECEMBER 19, 2022

My resignation imploded (#3 at the link). I was the resigning employee whose boss told me “it wasn’t very Christian of you” to quit when they were short handed and busy. First I wanted to respond to some of the commenters who may not have read my replies. I eagerly said yes! It’s been exactly what I needed!

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Project Management Education Manager 61

Get Lighthouse

AUGUST 11, 2022

"I'm giving my notice. This can happen to you, too. And sure, maybe you don't believe Hoffman's advice above, because he's just one CEO. 21% of employees cite inadequate career development as their reason for quitting. What if they say, "I don't know what my career goals are"? Yet, she was giving notice.

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Alison Green

AUGUST 5, 2022

The person with the new teaching job (#5 at the link). “I LOVE my job and could not be happier. My leadership team is amazing, my peers are amazing, and my work is fulfilling. I have exceeded expectations in my role and was promoted after just 10 months with the company, which came with a 9.5%

Manager 74

Manager Performance Review Operations 74

Alison Green

JULY 29, 2022

1. “I’m a long time reader and recently saw a Good News Friday submission where a reader mentioned avoiding those posts because they felt like those types of success stories were unattainable for them and realized that I was having that exact feeling-but now I have good news! It’s your Friday good news!

Education 72

Education Hospitality Benefits Government 72

Alison Green

DECEMBER 9, 2022

. “After sending a question to you in May (which you didn’t publish, no worries), I realized that writing to an advice column might be a sign that it was time to look for a new job. I identified a large organization that I would like to work for that was posting lots of remote positions.

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Deliverables Manager Marketing 58

Get Lighthouse

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

A recent Tiktok has gone viral where someone talks about how much they hate their job and how little energy they have after their workday ends. If you've ever hated your job, you know that feeling. It takes *a lot* more energy to do a job you don't like, than one you do. You have to fire [low performers] or let them quit.

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Manager Energy Marketing Culture Change 52

Asana

AUGUST 11, 2022

My KonMari journey began a few months into the pandemic. I picked up Kondo’s definitive work about tidying up out of boredom. I admit I was surprised at how quickly her ideas resonated. During a period of excessive time indoors, her process brought much-needed peace and joy to my home.

Energy 85

Energy Engineering Software Metrics 85

Andrew Chen

JANUARY 15, 2024

(above: Me in Sep 2023, a happy author, finding the Japanese translated version of my book at the wonderful Daikanyama Tsutaya Books in Tokyo) Dear readers, As many of you know, 2 years ago I published my first book THE COLD START PROBLEM. Nevertheless, I swear I will never write another book again. (I

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Get Lighthouse

JANUARY 20, 2023

Any number of problems can stifle people, leaving them unmotivated and struggling to do their job. What can you do about low morale? However, today is about what you can do to make a difference before it gets that bad. Remember: As a manager, you can make things better for those around you.

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Manager Banking Engineering Benefits 134

Alison Green

AUGUST 29, 2022

This post, coworker refuses to talk to anyone because I asked him to stop calling us “young ladies,” I’m afraid my friend might get fired, and more , was originally published by Alison Green on Ask a Manager. I would have expected an “oh, sorry! I won’t do it again,” not a temper tantrum.

Media 79

Media Nonprofit Manager Recruitment 79

Alison Green

SEPTEMBER 27, 2022

This post, the locusts, the un-appreciation kits, and even more stories of corporate gifts that didn’t quite work out , was originally published by Alison Green on Ask a Manager. “My prior company gave everyone a small tree and encouraged people to plant it. Also, I was flying home the next morning! The locusts.

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Chris LoCutro

MAY 30, 2023

Quite the opposite! While you can’t change your leaders, you can definitely influence them. This can be a tricky and nuanced subject to navigate, however, so join us as we take a deep dive into the world of pushing (positively) on the leaders in your life. As always my illustrious friend and Italy. I got actly.

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Get Lighthouse

JUNE 18, 2023

He is the one that gets the people to do the greatest things." - Ronald Reagan, 43rd President of the United States "Coaches who can outline plays on a black board are a dime a dozen. Fortunately, Frederick Herzberg conducted research that helps us understand what can either increase or decrease motivation.

Hospitality 119

Hospitality Manager Benefits Accounts 119

Zenefits

JANUARY 27, 2023

Even though this isn’t news, many managers and leaders still have questions: How can I transform my company with the least possible risk? Will I keep my business afloat if we change too much? How can I keep up with the industry changes without compromising stability, functionality, and profitability?

Implementation 91

Implementation Manager Operations Recruitment 91

Vantage Circle

JANUARY 12, 2024

“If I have the belief that I can do it, I shall surely acquire the capacity to do it even if I may not have it at the beginning.” Self-efficacy is what helps one succeed just by merely believing in the idea that they can succeed. What is Self-Efficacy in the workplace?

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Vantage Circle

MARCH 14, 2022

This blog features 50 of the finest Women's History Month quotes of all time, demonstrating that women have always been vocal. Read our blog on: Top 7 Women's History Month Ideas For Workplace. If there’s one thing I’ve learned in life, it’s the power of using your voice. — Michelle Obama.

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Media Marketing 98

Andrew Chen

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

Hi readers, First, the big personal news — I’m married! Emma and I had a very small ceremony in the desert town of Moab, Utah, where we enjoyed a week of hiking, UTVing, eating, and dancing with our immediate family, and we’re back for a few weeks before heading out to our honeymoon in Japan. Apply to SPEEDRUN 2024.

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Education SaaS Engineering Revenue 72

Get Lighthouse

AUGUST 4, 2023

How are my managers really doing? What's really happening in my organization? What do my people really think? Am I missing anything important? Part I: Are skip level meetings a good fit for you? Then, as a manager , your job is to get the best performance from your team. It can certainly feel daunting.

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Get Lighthouse

MAY 3, 2023

How can you tell if a company's culture is on a good track or not? Today we give you 7 key questions to ask a CEO in an interview that tell you a lot about the culture, and if you're an executive leader, how you can improve your culture. "Do When it is first laid out, it is malleable and can take many shapes. So what do you do?

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