Hello, aspiring leaders of University of Oklahoma.
Here are some quick tips I would like to share that will help you along your successful career journey. Although we often have preconceived notions of what it’s like to work in a …
Think back to your last job interview: Was it an engaging conversation or an interrogation under fluorescent lights? Or maybe you applied to a company, had a great first- round then second-round interview…only to be ghosted. Too often, companies treat …
So, you landed the job. You smiled through orientation, made it through awkward intros, and now… you’re low-key panicking, thoughts racing. “Why did they hire me?” “They’re going to figure out I have no idea what I’m doing.” “I don’t …
Not sure what to say to a coworker who got laid off? It’s a tough moment—for them, and sometimes for you, too. But a thoughtful message can go a long way.
Layoffs are more than just a professional setback—they can …
If you’re a middle manager, you probably already know: Your job isn’t just a role. It’s a tightrope walk. You’re expected to lead a team with clarity and confidence while also managing expectations from the top. You’re asked to think …
We’ve heard it a thousand times: employee engagement, involvement, motivation. There are hundreds, if not thousands, of guides and videos on the internet about how to keep your teams engaged, but hardly anyone ever discusses the hard truth about employee …
You’ve heard that a post-interview thank-you note can be the final touch that leaves a lasting impression on a hiring manager. Now, you might be wondering, “OK, but how long should I wait to send a thank-you email after an …
We all have busy seasons at work—the crunch before a big deadline, the late nights leading up to a product launch. But when busy becomes your new normal, it might be time to ask yourself: “Am I working too much?”
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We all have moments of doubt at work—wondering if that presentation could’ve been stronger or if an email was worded just right. But when self-criticism becomes a constant voice in your head, it can hold you back instead of pushing …
“I’ll do it later….” Sound familiar? We’ve all been there. That nagging task is sitting on your to-do list, and you know you should just get it over with—but instead, you find yourself deep in a social media scroll, reorganizing …