How to avoid conflict with a passive-aggressive co-worker | Establish time frames for new tasks with the boss | Be interested in others when networking
Stay professional and don't overreact if colleagues are passive-aggressive toward you, advises HR expert Amanda Gulino. Put yourself in their shoes, and ask questions so they can be more direct about what they want, says Scott Crabtree, chief happiness officer at Happy Brain Science. Glassdoor (3/22) Establish time frames for new tasks with the boss Ask your manager how long a new project should take so you're clear about how much time and energy to spend on it, writes Alyse Kalish. Doing so will help you prioritize tasks and establish realistic expectations. The Muse (3/20)
Making the Connection
Be interested in others when networking Rather than trying to impress someone at a networking event, ask them questions and show genuine interest in what they have to say, writes entrepreneur Ivan Misner. Ask open-ended questions and listen for cues to offer support. Entrepreneur online (3/20)
Starbucks has pledged to achieve 100% parity in male and female employees' pay in locations around the world. "It is important, as a company of our scale, to help bring more attention to this critical issue," says Lucy Helm, the company's chief partner officer. Bloomberg (free registration) (3/21)
Your Next Challenge
How to gain clarity during a job search Seek insight from others about your strengths if you can't identify them yourself, writes Don Raskin. Don't daunt yourself with drastic career changes; focus on smaller steps toward your ideal future. Fast Company online (3/20)Don't burn bridges when you quit a job Try to indicate to your manager you are thinking about future options so your resignation doesn't come as a complete surprise, says author Suzy Welch. Make the transition smoother for your boss and colleagues by helping train your replacement. CNBC (3/20)
Disco ball-style satellite to begin descent toward Earth A reflective satellite that resembled a disco ball will start descending toward Earth this week after being launched in New Zealand in January. The Humanity Star, which was launched by private firm Rocket Lab purely as a visual object, "will burn up on re-entry, leaving no trace," said Rocket Lab founder Peter Beck. CNN (3/21)
I do not want people to be very agreeable, as it saves me the trouble of liking them a great deal.
