Why good performers don't always get promotions | Advancing your career without your manager's support | Have the right energy, mindset to be a better networker
Why good performers don't always get promotions Your manager may not be giving you the constructive feedback you need for another role if he or she isn't aware that you want a promotion, Caroline Ceniza-Levine writes. Be open with your manager about the path you want to take, outline the steps you need to get there and identify who would make the final promotion decision. Forbes (6/16)Advancing your career without your manager's support Develop your skills to demonstrate you're ready to grow in your career, and ensure you're meeting your boss' expectations, Nicholas Pearce writes. Don't take it personally if your boss isn't advocating for you, and build up your network and find a sponsor who can help move your career forward. Harvard Business Review online (tiered subscription model) (6/15)
Put yourself in the right frame of mind and have the right energy before you go to a networking event by seeing yourself on a level playing field with your peers, writes entrepreneur David Meltzer. It's important to find something in common with the other person by connecting on an emotional level and being interested in what he or she has to say. Entrepreneur online (6/15)
The Landscape
All Apple employees get standing desks All employees at the new Apple headquarters in Cupertino, Calif., have been given standing desks, which CEO Tim Cook says is better for their lifestyle. The new campus also has a gym and fruit trees that provide fruit, which is served in the company cafeterias. The Next Web (6/14),Business Insider (6/16)
Your Next Challenge
Negotiate salary, benefits before accepting a job offer If you've been offered a lower salary than you would like, ask for the compensation you expect or suggest a path to work toward getting it, Daniel Kline writes. Try to negotiate benefits and consider rejecting the offer if it doesn't give you the salary or benefits you expect. The Motley Fool (6/16)
Balancing Yourself
Get the feeling of having more time by making today different Ask yourself: "Why is today different from other days?" to help make you feel like you are doing more with your time, writes author Laura Vanderkam. Doing something interesting or adventurous in your day will help to create memories that make the day more special, which can give you the perception of having more time. Fast Company online (6/13)
