In a world of increasingly casual work interactions, it's always a good idea to remember that your boss has control over a lot of things in your professional life, and you don't want your opportunities for advancement or recognition to be undermined by a less-than-ideal relationship with your manager. Here are some tips to consider as you think about your relationship: Pay attention to your interactions With clients, we’re (ideally) on our best behavior. With our bosses, it’s

"I'm just too busy." "I can't get things done because my schedule is jam-packed from morning to night." "I don't have time to make change." Want to believe these things about yourself? Or would you like to find out if you have time to make some changes? A while back, I discovered that I have a lot of time tucked away inside a day. "So trust me," I say. "Believe me!" (And then hundreds of very busy people tune me out because I tell them to rely on my experience instead of thei

When I first started working with my own coach, he taught me to create a Wheel of Life so we could see where I was and where I wanted to be in the various areas of my life. It's a great tool to periodically check in on, and it reminds me to aim high in the most important areas. (It's also something that I use with my own clients to help jump start our relationship and my understanding of how they see the world.) Luckily, I found a website that will help you generate your own