The most bizarre thing happened recently, and I felt compelled to share a laugh or two. Having worked in male-dominated industries for over 15 years, I was seldom—if ever—asked about my private life. When I interviewed for my first job, the employer told me point-blank: "I will never ask about your weekend." I smiled, appreciating the honesty. Truthfully, small talk isn't my thing — show me my office and let me get to work. But not every organization operates that way. Last y

It’s that word again — collaboration.  Managers love to use it, but do they understand it? Lately, it's the catchphrase used to justify RTO (return to office). I want to share my experience with RTO and this so-called collaboration. With over 10 years working for Fortune 500 companies, I’ve seen it all. After COVID, when we were all being corralled back to the office, I had a 1:1 with my boss. I’ve always respected him — he’s a sensible guy — but when he said this, he couldn’

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