Tonight, I was performing the cathartic act of mopping the floor at home. So many days and nights I feel too exhausted from mopping up messes at work, that I don’t much feel like cleaning my own mess. This is my take on another form of work/life balance. When times are stressful and I am […]
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Covert Answers: Unresponsive Managers
Covert Leadership Agents respond to readers’ questions in the Covert Answers feature. Submit your question here. Hi Agents – I find myself in an awkward position at work. The company director (my direct supervisor) asked me to give him a report with compiled data from five technical managers, all of whom report to the deputy director (my […]
Covert Answers: Feeling Overwhelmed in a New Position?
Covert Leadership Agents respond to readers’ questions in the Covert Answers feature. Submit your question here. Dear Agents: I just (about a week ago) got promoted to a new position and I’m feeling completely overwhelmed with the amount of work. Should I tell anyone I need help? How can I do that without totally losing credibility? […]