This is the time where most companies have employee performance reviews. A challenging time specially if the results of the review are lower than what was expected. Regardless, this is an opportunity to evaluate your career goals vs. your professional portfolio, which includes job experiences, skill set, accomplishments, training programs and formal education. So, if you have a mismatch, what would you do differently in 2021?

A manager is challenged to solve problems but part of the job requires to determine if one exists or not. On the surface, a problem may be perceived as a real threat when in reality it is not the case. So, how do you ascertain if a perceived problem is an imaginary one?

As we celebrate Thanksgiving, let’s think about and reach out to those who are less fortunate. So, for example, when was the last time you helped a stranger and the last time a stranger helped you? And, of course, Happy Thanksgiving to all.

There are some who will fake denial to manipulate a situation, which does a disservice to those who are coping with a real difficult situation. Denial is a defense mechanism so how do you differentiate between fake and real denial?

Time for change does not necessarily need to be a reaction to a crisis – it can be an opportunity to be better. So, in the last 10 years, what was the one thing that prompted you for a reset?

Unfortunately, at times, diversity training is offered just to be able to check-off the box. The absence of an organization-wide diversity strategy just makes diversity training a “nice” thing to do. So, when the U.S. State Department suspends diversity training, is it a bad thing?

Perhaps seeing direct reports having successful careers may be one of the most satisfying accomplishments of a manager. It can be the most enduring management life-lesson of them all. Do you agree?

It is not hard to differentiate between those who misuse fame and power for the sole purpose of self-interest while others use it for the greater good of all. So, as a manager, how would you be remembered on this topic?