What to Do If You’re the Culture Problem

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Let’s have an uncomfortable conversation — the kind most people avoid: What if the real culture issue at work… is you? Not the toxic boss.Not the broken system.Not “the team that just doesn’t get it.” What if the friction, the misalignment, the tension you keep feeling……isn’t coming from the culture — but through you? Sound harsh? Maybe. But stick with … Read More

How to Make a Great First Impression (It’s Not What You Think)

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You don’t get a warm-up.First impressions hit fast — and they stick.In just a few seconds, people decide two things: Do I like you? Can I trust you? Not “Are you brilliant?”Not “Are you the most qualified?” Psychologists call this the warmth + competence model — and it explains almost every reaction people have to you in the first few … Read More