Tag: self-improvement
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“We’ll Review It Next Quarter” Is a Decision to Do Nothing
“We’ll review it next quarter.” It sounds responsible.Measured.Strategic. But most of the time, it’s not a plan. It’s a postponement dressed up as prudence. The Illusion of Process This phrase usually appears when a decision feels inconvenient. A raise request.A role clarification.A structural problem that keeps slowing things down. Rather than saying no, leadership pushes…
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The Growth Opportunity That Was Just More Work
Every toxic company has its favorite phrase. For some it is “we’re like a family.” For others it is “we’re still figuring out the process.” But my personal least favorite is the one that appears right before they dump a mountain of extra work on your desk. “This is a great growth opportunity.” It sounds…
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The Performance Review That Was Written Before You Walked In
Performance reviews are supposed to be about growth. That is the story, at least. An honest conversation about your contributions, your progress, and your future at the company. A chance to celebrate what you did well and to align on where you can improve. In reality, they are usually just a carefully scripted performance of…
The Toxic Boss 