Career Tools

AI Can Only HELP With Your Resume

25 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Our guidance on AI and resumes.

How To Ask For More Resources

18 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Our guidance on asking for more resources to do your job.

Effective Use of Instant Messaging - Part 2

11 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Part 2 of our guidance on the use of instant messaging systems.

Effective Use of Instant Messaging - Part 1

04 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Part 1 of our guidance on the use of instant messaging systems.

Work-Life Balance: The Yellow Peanut M&M Analogy - HOF 2023

28 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Our Hall Of Fame guidance on work-family balance.

MT Goals Examples - HOF 2023

21 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Our Hall Of Fame guidance giving examples of Manager Tools' ‘MT Goals': Goals that are Measurable and Time-Based.

Successful Career Strategies: Move Closer To The Customers

14 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Our guidance on orienting your career towards the customers of your company for career success.

Identifying Power Dynamics - Part 2

07 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Part 2 of our guidance on identifying power dynamics.

Identifying Power Dynamics - Part 1

30 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Part 1 of our guidance on identifying power dynamics.

Preparing For Your Review - HOF 2023

23 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Our Hall of Fame guidance on how to prepare for your review.

I AM A People Person - Part 2

16 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Part 2 of our guidance on career success if you're a people-person.

I AM A People Person - Part 1

09 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Part 1 of our guidance on career success if you're a people-person.

Who Is Responsible For Your Career Development?

02 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Our guidance on the responsibility for career development.

Common Questions Series: Can My Manager Deny PTO or FMLA And Can My Manager Block an Internal Move?

26 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Our guidance on some of the questions you have about things your manager can and cannot do.

How Do I Progress In My Career Without Becoming A Manager? - Part 2

19 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Part 2 of our guidance on other options, if you don't want to be a manager.

How Do I Progress In My Career Without Becoming A Manager? - Part 1

12 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Part 1 of our guidance on other options, if you don't want to be a manager.

Common Questions Series: Can My Manager See All The Messages I Send At Work and Can My Manager Dictate My Hours?

05 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Our guidance on some of the questions you have about things you manager can and cannot do.

What Is Work Product? - Part 2

28 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Part 2 of our guidance on what, exactly, work product is.

What Is Work Product? - Part 1

21 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Part 1 of our guidance on what, exactly, work product is.

Asking Your Manager For Help - Chapter 2 - How

14 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Our guidance on asking for help from your manager.

What To Do When Your Manager Makes A Bad Decision - Part 3

07 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Part 3 of our guidance on what to do when your manager makes a bad decision.

What To Do When Your Manager Makes A Bad Decision - Part 2

31 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Part 2 of our guidance on what to do when your manager makes a bad decision.

What To Do When Your Manager Makes A Bad Decision - Part 1

24 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Our Guidance On What To Do When Your Manager Makes A Bad Decision.

When To Go Above And Beyond

17 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Our guidance on going above and beyond.

A Company Change With A Promotion Is Unlikely

10 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

When you get blocked for growth at your company, it's natural to think you could interview for a higher level job somewhere else. But it's a lot harde...

What Goes Into A Career Development Plan? - Part 2

03 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Part 2 of our guidance on career development plans.

What Goes Into A Career Development Plan? - Part 1

27 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Part 1 of our guidance on career development plans.

Throw Yourself Under The Bus!

20 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The common wisdom is to avoid admitting your were wrong. But the common wisdom is what's wrong. It's better to know what you did wrong and admit it th...

Asking Your Manager For Help - Chapter 1 - When - Part 2

13 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Part 2 of our guidance on asking for help from your manager.

Asking Your Manager For Help - Chapter 1 - When - Part 1

06 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Part 1 of our guidance on asking for help from your manager.

Authority and Flat Organizations - Chapter 1 - Your Boss Is Still Your Boss - Part 2

29 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Part 2 of our chapter one guidance on authority and flat organizations.

Authority and Flat Organizations - Chapter 1 - Your Boss Is Still Your Boss - Part 1

22 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Part 1 of our chapter one guidance on authority and flat organizations.

What Can I Tell My Boss About The Job I'm Leaving For? - Part 2

15 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

What Can I Tell My Boss About The Job I'm Leaving For? - Part 2

What Can I Tell My Boss About The Job I'm Leaving For? - Part 1

08 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Part 1 of our guidance on when and what to tell your manager about your new job.

Dealing With A Negative Company Culture Change

01 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Our guidance on negative company culture change.

My New Job Is Too Difficult For Me

25 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

What to do when feeling like your new job is too difficult.

Taking Advantage Of An Open Door Policy

18 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Our guidance on taking advantage of an Open Door Policy.

MTDISC - More Data Is Better

11 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Our guidance on analyzing someone else's MTDISC Profile.

Getting Terminated Checklist - Part 2

04 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Part 2 of our guidance on what to do if you are terminated, with or without cause.

Getting Terminated Checklist - Part 1

27 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Part 1 of our guidance on what to do if you are terminated, with or without cause.

Relationship Errors - The Common Enemy - Part 2

20 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Part 2 of our guidance on the common enemy strategy, why you should avoid it, and how to do so.

Relationship Errors - The Common Enemy - Part 1

13 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Part 1 of our guidance on the common enemy strategy, why you should avoid it, and how to do so.

Efficiency vs Effectiveness - Part 2

06 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Part 2 of our guidance on deciding whether your goal should be efficiency or effectiveness.

Efficiency vs Effectiveness - Part 1

30 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Part 1 of our guidance on deciding whether your goal should be efficiency or effectiveness.

MTDISC - The Magic Variable - Part 2

23 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Part 2 of our guidance on the magic variable for using MTDISC.

MTDISC - The Magic Variable - Part 1

16 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Part 1 of our guidance on the magic variable for using MTDISC.

Compress Your Work - Chapter 2 - If It's Stupid But It Works

09 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Our guidance on compressing your work into a shorter time frame.

Stupid Email Mistakes - Chapter 2 - Part 2

02 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Part 2 of our guidance on the stupid email mistakes we see, and what to do instead.

Stupid Email Mistakes - Chapter 2 - Part 1

23 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Part 1 of our guidance on the stupid email mistakes we see, and what to do instead.

Working On An Airplane - Part 3

16 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Part 3 of our guidance on working on business-related flights.

Working On An Airplane - Part 2

09 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Part 2 of our guidance on working on business-related flights.

Working On An Airplane - Part 1

02 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Part 1 of our guidance on working on business-related flights.

Compress Your Work - Double Your Time - Part 2

26 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Part 2 of our guidance on compressing your work into a shorter time frame.

Compress Your Work - Double Your Time - Part 1

19 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Part 1 of our guidance on compressing your work into a shorter time frame.

Authenticity vs Professionalism - Part 2

12 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Part 2 of our guidance on being authentic versus being professional.

Authenticity vs Professionalism - Part 1

05 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Part 1 of our guidance on being authentic versus being professional.

Secrets of a Great Handshake - HOF 2022

29 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Our Hall of Fame guidance on how to give a great handshake.

MT Goals Examples - HOF 2022

22 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Our Hall Of Fame guidance giving examples of Manager Tools' ‘MT Goals': Goals that are Measurable and Time-Based.

Professional Basics Still Matter - Chapter 2 - Tell The Truth

15 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Our guidance on professional basics, and why they still matter.

Daily Non-Negotiables - Part 2

08 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Part 2 of our guidance on the concept and implementation of daily non-negotiables.

Daily Non-Negotiables - Part 1

01 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Part 1 of our guidance on the concept and implementation of daily non-negotiables.

Preparing For Your Review - HOF 2022

24 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Our Hall of Fame guidance on how to prepare for your review.

Interview Mistakes - Chapter 1 - Weak Preparation

17 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Our guidance on the minimum preparation candidates need to do before an interview.

Improving Professional Impromptu Communication

10 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Our guidance on improving your skills in the area of impromptu communication.

What Makes An Accomplishment Significant?

03 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Our guidance on choosing a "significant" accomplishment.

Professional Basics Matter (Still) - Chapter 1 - Timeliness

27 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Our chapter one guidance on professional basics, and why they still matter.

A Problem Solver Versus A Problem Identifier - Part 2

20 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Part 2 of our guidance on increasing your value to the organization by becoming a problem solver rather than a problem identifier.

A Problem Solver Versus A Problem Identifier - Part 1

13 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Part 1 of our guidance on increasing your value to the organization by becoming a problem solver rather than a problem identifier.

Stupid Resume Mistakes - Chapter 1

06 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Chapter one of our guidance on stupid resume mistakes and how to avoid them.

Good Reasons To Leave Your Job With No New Job Lined Up

29 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Our guidance on when to leave your job when you don't have another lined up.

Bad Reasons To Leave Your Job With No New Job Lined Up

22 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Our guidance on when not to leave your job when you don't have another lined up.

How To Work When You Can't Work - Part 3

15 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Part 3 of our guidance on working when you’re suffering from a mental or physical illness.

How To Work When You Can't Work - Part 2

08 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Part 2 of our guidance on working when you’re suffering from a mental or physical illness.

How To Work When You Can't Work - Part 1

01 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Part 1 of our guidance on working when you’re suffering from a mental or physical illness.

DISC And Presentation Downfalls - High C

25 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Our guidance for High C's when presenting.

Dealing with Difficult Bosses - Chapter 3 - Flavor Of The Month

18 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Our guidance on handling your boss's continual new ideas.

2022 Recruitment Update - Part 2

11 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Part 2 of our guidance for the 2022 employment market.

2022 Recruitment Update - Part 1

04 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Part 1 of our guidance for the 2022 employment market.

The T Shaped Professional

28 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Our guidance on the T Shaped Professional.

Types of Mentors - Chapter 2

21 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Our guidance on types of mentors and why you need more than one.

Building Your Network With Competitors

14 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Our guidance on developing relationships with professionals at competing firms.

DISC And Presentation Downfalls - High S

07 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Our guidance for High S's when presenting.

How Being A Control Freak Is Ruining Your Career - Part 2

30 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Part 2 of our guidance on being a control freak.

How Being A Control Freak Is Ruining Your Career - Part 1

23 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Part 1 of our guidance on being a control freak.

Resume Update 2022

16 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Our guidance on changing your resume in 2022.

Maggie Tucker Interview (CT)

09 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Our interview with Maggie Tucker, marketing executive and co-host of the friends on FIRE podcast.

How To Schedule A Meeting And The Rule of Twos (The Calendly Cast)

02 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Our guidance on scheduling a meeting, and using scheduling apps like Calendly.

DISC And Presentation Downfalls - High I

26 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Our guidance for High I's when presenting.

Responding To Vague "Feedback" - Chapter 2 - How To Be More "Collaborative" - Part 2

19 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Part 2 of our guidance on how to be more collaborative.

Responding To Vague "Feedback" - Chapter 2 - How To Be More "Collaborative" - Part 1

12 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Part 1 of our guidance on how to be more collaborative.

How To Listen Better

05 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Our guidance on how to listen better.

Dealing With Difficult Bosses - Bosses Who Don't Communicate

28 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Our guidance on bosses who don't communicate.

Horstman's First Law of Job Changes: Change When You Want To, Not When You Have To

21 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Our guidance on Horstman’s First Law of Job Changes: Change When You Want To, Not When You Have To

DISC And Presentation Downfalls - High D

14 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Our guidance for High D's when presenting.

Stupid Email Mistakes - Chapter 1 - Part 2

07 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Part 2 of our guidance on the stupid email mistakes we see, and what to do instead.

Stupid Email Mistakes - Chapter 1 - Part 1

31 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Part 1 of our guidance on the stupid email mistakes we see, and what to do instead.

MTDISC Launch (CT)

24 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

We have launched our own DISC Profile: MTDISC. Here's what it is, why we did it, and what its benefits are.

Responding To Vague Feedback - Chapter 1 - Change Your Attitude

17 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Our guidance on how to fix your attitude.

Interviewing Your Future Boss

10 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Our guidance on interviewing your new boss.

How To Share Credit When Presenting - Part 2

03 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Part 2 of our guidance on giving credit for others' work as part of group projects.