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How to Delegate Without Micromanaging

If you’ve ever handed off a task only to feel your fingers twitching with the urge to take it back, you’re not alone. Delegation can be tricky, especially when you’re used to being in control or when the stakes feel high. But there’s a sweet spot between giving your team freedom and staying in the loop—and that’s where the magic of good supervision happens. Here’s how to … [Read more...] about How to Delegate Without Micromanaging

Dealing with Mean Girls and Mood Leeches

 By Lynne Curry A coaching client collapsed into the chair across from my desk, her face telegraphing defeat. “I barely survived a lunch break with Paula from Payroll.” “Lexy, what happened?” I asked. “Paula looked at my quinoa bowl and said, ‘So, you’re dieting—Is it working?’ Then she asked, ‘Are you still doing the dating apps? What’s it been, a year?’” A few … [Read more...] about Dealing with Mean Girls and Mood Leeches

You should learn your way around office politics

By Lynne Curry Question: I like my new job, my supervisor, and my coworkers, except for a woman I’ve nicknamed “the queen.” The problem began as soon as my first all-hands meeting ended. Several of my coworkers invited me to have drinks with them after work. The queen overhead because she and I were heading into a pre-planned meeting that lasted until the end of the … [Read more...] about You should learn your way around office politics

National Memo Day: A Reminder to Master the Art of the Office Memo

National Memo Day, celebrated each year on May 21, might not be the most famous observance on your calendar—but as an office manager, it’s a great opportunity to take a fresh look at how you communicate through memos. Whether you’re a frequent memo-sender or haven’t written one in years, this day is a nudge to reflect, refine, and maybe even reboot your approach. If your … [Read more...] about National Memo Day: A Reminder to Master the Art of the Office Memo

Do I Fire A Staffer Who Doesn’t Deserve It?

By Lynne Curry Question: When our newly hired general manager pulled me into his office this morning, he asked me to fire a staff member, an individual I know well and who’s always impressed me as a hard worker. I run our company’s HR department. I asked, “Could you give me the details, so I can create a solid case for our file?” The GM, a fifty-something white man … [Read more...] about Do I Fire A Staffer Who Doesn’t Deserve It?

Micro-Retirement: Taking a Time-Out During Your Career

By Lynne Curry Are you craving a new adventure? Has your once-steady career momentum fizzled—or worse, have you burnt out? Does the thought of grinding away another 10, 20, or 30years until retirement leave you feeling drained? If so, you’re not alone. Dana Saerstein, 31, decided she’d had enough. “If I keep working myself to the bone until I’m 60, I might never … [Read more...] about Micro-Retirement: Taking a Time-Out During Your Career

Career Moves: Is Job-Hopping Worth It?

By Lynne Curry For years, job-hopping proved a successful strategy talented employees used to maximize salary growth, expand their skill set, and advance their careers. In the last year, however, job-hopping has lost much of its luster. A shifting job market and increased employer scrutiny have left many frequent job-changers questioning whether their career moves have … [Read more...] about Career Moves: Is Job-Hopping Worth It?

Looking for a job promotion? Relationships are critical

It makes good business sense—and is respectful professional etiquette—to stay in touch with your former bosses, says Allison & Taylor, the nation’s oldest professional reference checking firm. As your career advances, your efforts to stay connected with past employers could pay dividends many times over when they provide you with favorable professional … [Read more...] about Looking for a job promotion? Relationships are critical