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Don't make this critical mistake when asking management for approval

You want management to approve something. Maybe it's a new hire. Or a big investment. Or putting the brakes on new features to tackle technical debt. Whatever it is, don't make this critical mistake: Not showing your work. Always give alternate options Even if you are

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Why acting dumb can be a highly-underrated career move

Something is confusing at work. Maybe the company strategy presentation didn't quite add up. Or the last product showcase used so many acronyms your head spun. Or perhaps nothing the CFO says is in plain English. You are not alone. Everybody is confused at work We all imagine

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Management has no idea what's broken. It's your job to tell them.

Something is broken at work. A process. A strategy. Maybe a software package isn't meeting the team's needs. Don't assume that management has any idea. The people in charge often have no idea what's not working It's a hard truth

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This one class will do more for your career than two years of business school

Ready to rocket your career to the next level? Before you spend two years in business school, try this instead: Take an improv class. Fear of public speaking is career-limiting No matter how brilliant you are at your job, if you can't stand up in front of people

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Here's how you're being (unintentionally) cruel to your manager

Imagine trying to getter better at your job without any feedback. That's what it's like to be a manager. The people who know exactly what needs improvement won't say. Tell your manager what they can do better Most people never give their manager any

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If you can do the job you should apply for the job

You've found your dream role. The only problem: they ask for a bunch of experience you don't have. Apply anyway. Most job requirements are fake When companies put together job descriptions they throw in every requirement under the sun. Most of these requirements are nice-to-haves, not

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When you go on vacation, go on vacation

You work hard. You're a dedicated employee. Sometimes you put in nights and weekends. So when you go on vacation, your instinct is going to be to "check in" just to make sure everything is OK. Don't. Unplug fully when you go on vacation