Monthly Archives: October 2015

Q:  I bookmarked the White House Fellows application last year but I am afraid that if I tell my boss I am applying I won’t get promoted.  Should I take the risk? A:  You probably know from reading my book … Continue reading →

Q:  It absolutely drives me bonkers when I offer a specific time for a meeting and the response is “I’ll try to make it.”  What does “try” mean? A:  When someone says that they are trying to lose weight or … Continue reading →

Q:  Jason and I have been friends since high school. We were members of a marksman’s club in college and he was my best man. My career is outpacing his. Now it seems like he is angry not only at … Continue reading →

Q:  I am so embarrassed. A colleague mentioned double-checking my work and I “went off” on him.  I completely over-reacted.  What do I do now? A: I feel your pain.  You may not remember this old chestnut by the Three … Continue reading →