Most people in leadership roles should never conduct 1:1s.In fact, many shouldn’t be in leadership at all. That might sound dramatic, but stay with me — because there’s a psychological reason for it: the Dunning–Kruger effect.It’s the well-documented phenomenon where the people least competent at something are also the ones most convinced they’re exceptional at it.And nowhere is that more … Read More
Your Career Board of Directors: How to Choose the 5 People Who Shape Your Future
We often treat career guidance as informal: a mentor here, a coach there, a bit of advice from a trusted peer. High performers think differently. They treat career growth like a business. And the most important decisions in any business? Made by a board of directors. Why shouldn’t your career have one too? The concept is simple: surround yourself with … Read More
The Red Flags of a Toxic Mentor Most People Miss
Mentorship is supposed to be the career cheat code. And sometimes, it is. The right mentor can accelerate your growth in ways no course or book ever could. But the wrong one? They won’t just waste your time — they’ll warp your trajectory. The danger? The worst mentors don’t look toxic. They look like salvation. We like to believe we’d … Read More