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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 →

It takes agility to see opportunities and move into them.   Asking the “right” question at the right time will help you get there and stay.  This blog doesn’t provide answers. On the contrary, it gives you a few questions to … Continue reading →