career
This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with 33-year-old Kyle Elliott, a career coach who lives in California. The following has been edited for length and clarity.I’ve been a full-time career coach for around eight years, and struggling with a micromanaging boss is a common issue clients come to…
As winter temps drop, McDonald’s CEO Chris Kempczinski is sharing some cold, hard facts.The 57-year-old fast-food executive recently shared his top career tip in a viral Instagram video, warning that it might “hurt your feelings.””Remember, nobody cares about your career as much as you do,” Kempczinski said.”This idea that there’s…
This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Parker Henry. It has been edited for length and clarity.When my husband, Hunter Henry, signed with the New England Patriots in 2021, I was skeptical about moving to Boston. Yet after we arrived, I was surprised that Massachusetts reminded me of…
This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Robert E. Williams, a 40-year-old VC board director and startup advisor based in Maryland. It’s been edited for length and clarity.I spent the first 13 years of my career at AT&T, working my way up to an assistant VP-level position. Then,…
The truth behind every piece of solid career advice is that it’s inherently subjective.I’ve spoken to dozens of executives at varying companies, from tech giants like Amazon to early-stage startups, and the reality is that success often depends on a multitude of factors, including timing, industry, and personal networks, as…
I just turned 40 years old, and like many at this milestone, I’ve been reflecting on the lessons I wish I had understood sooner — specifically when it comes to work.My career has taken me from newsrooms at some of the biggest broadcasters to launching my own business. I’ve achieved…
