Author Archives: Priscilla Douglas

Q:  Recently, my boss has been asking me questions that begin, “Don’t you agree with…?” How can I give an honest response to a leading question? A:  Make the following assessment: Are you in a private 1:1 or in an … Continue reading →

Q:  I met my annual goal, but other members of my group did not.  Will I be penalized? A:  Think back to your mid-year performance review. After reviewing your accomplishments, did you discuss the following with your manager? What are … Continue reading →

Q: I don’t trust my manager. What can I do?  What should I do? A:  Your first response may be to dig into why YOU don’t trust your manager.  However, the answer to your question may emerge when you ask … Continue reading →

Q.  In less than two years I have created an A+ team, with the exception of one person who is politically wired to my manager’s boss. What do I do? A:  Have you asked and answered these questions? Who is … Continue reading →

Q:  I was assigned to a project that was a big failure. How do I recover? A:  Have you explored the following questions? What is the gap between expected and actual project outcomes? Did someone actually say the project was … Continue reading →

Q:  What’s wrong? I have a well-thought-out career plan but I am not advancing. A:  Are you asking and answering the following questions: Have you shared your plan with your manager?  Your mentor? Are you able to adjust the plan … Continue reading →