Tag: Boss

I used to have a rule… When I was a beginner learning data visualization, I used to have a rule — never, ever visit the Matplotlib documentation. Nothing good ever came out of there. When I was on its pages, my eyes would process English words but, somehow, they were int...

Sharing the news of your pregnancy with your boss is an important step in maintaining open and honest communication in the workplace. It’s normal to feel nervous about this conversation, considering the personal nature of the announcement and the potential impact on your professional life. The...

So, you landed the #dreamjob and are “living your best life!” in the professional world. Congrats! But now that you want to work on climbing that corporate ladder, you may be afraid that you’ll have to straighten up and get rid of all the stuff that shows off your totally unique...

Ah, the joys of dealing with a difficult boss. We’ve all been there, haven’t we? The one who micromanages your every move, belittles your efforts, or just generally makes your work life a rollercoaster of stress and frustration. Photo by MART PRODUCTION from Pexels It’s n...

Seriously. Fuck your boss. Let’s be honest: everyone wants to say ‘fuck off’ to their boss. Yet, the weird corporate power dynamic leaves us shaking in the knees regarding actual work confrontation. Yeah, you may have those hypothetical arguments in the shower or while s...

Once upon a time, in the towering TechX building, there was a buzz of surprise among the employees. One fine day, they discovered their new boss, a mysterious person who seemed to have no experience in the complicated world of technology. This intriguing person was Alex, a smart and charming indi...

Ever been in a room where the loudest person isn’t the one in charge? Welcome to the world of silent leadership, where authority is a myth, and influence is the real game. Leading without authority is like being the puppet master without holding the strings. It’s about guiding without pu...

Once upon a time, in the towering TechX building, there was a buzz of surprise among the employees. One fine day, they discovered their new boss, a mysterious person who seemed to have no experience in the complicated world of technology. This intriguing person was Alex, a smart and charming indi...

The best bosses are humble. And because of their humility, they think they’re in need of improvement. They’re always looking for the next thing they can do to upgrade themselves. But sometimes this can make it easy to lose sight of what they do well. After all, the best leaders ...

Leadership shapes us in ways we often don’t fully recognize until later in our lives. Good bosses can inspire, motivate, and foster growth, while difficult bosses can teach resilience, grit, and patience. Both experiences are equally valuable in molding our professional journey. Every leader b...

Having one-on-one meetings on a regular cadence with each of your direct reports is probably the most important thing you do as a manager. It’s not the only thing you do, of course, but one-on-one meetings are your must-do-can’t-miss meetings. They’re your...

It won’t be long before my self-run business needs staff. And I’m losing sleep about one thing; happiness. Theirs, not mine. I know how I can make myself happy. But when you’re a boss, in charge of people, the deciding factor whether people work for you or not, happiness is i...

“The truth will set you free, but first it will piss you off.” — Gloria Steinem How much have you spent on your education? I’m going to guess it’s more than $0. But what if I told you that you can learn as much as you want, every single day, without having ...

Why Hello There! So you think you know the Airbnb game, huh? Prepare to have your mind blown. Picture this: My wife and I, backpacks and wanderlust, heading to an Airbnb in Amsterdam. The place we found online? Stellar. What we got? An adventure fit for a Netflix drama, featuring mystery voice...

So you’ve moved to Copenhagen (or you’re about to!) and you read my last post, so you know that you need an apartment before you can get set up for absolutely anything else (health care, bank account, nemID, etc.). Here’s what I learned… The beautiful c...

I was elected a District Leader in New York’s 69th Assembly District in 1977, my first electoral victory, and a rare tenured faculty member in office. I also was New York’s first openly gay elected official. This is what I did as a local party boss to make life a little easier for our co...

The wise worker knows how to make the boss look good and lend a hand strategically. Step 1: Don’t roll your eyes! One of the people I met with last week is seeking new employment as he believed that he was smarter than his boss, a member of the executive leadership team at his firm, ...

When I started boxing, I knew I would get Traumatic Brain Injury, and yes; I have it, I can’t remember anything. When I started businesses, and college, I knew relationships were out of the question; I am not in one nor plan to be; it’s hook up (no Netflix and no chill) and release back ...

The company’s founder and owner, Hugo Ferdinand Boss, manufactured uniforms for several Nazi institutions, such as the Hitler Youth and the ruthless criminal (SS), one of the most vile organizations that has ever marched on the planet. The company was founded in 1924 with a focus on produci...