The following is an excerpt from Focus: Using Different Ways of Seeing the World for Success and Influence. Most people in every workplace, classroom, or community on the planet belong to one of two ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Lucy Paulise is executive coach and author of Timebox, based in Texas. Asking for a promotion is a pivotal moment in any career, ...

I was taught that hard work would get me ahead, would ultimately pay off, and would get me promoted. But several years ago, when I was passed up for yet another promotion, I was angry and devastated ...

Outperforming your colleagues isn't always a good thing.

After years of sharpening your skills, attending to company priorities, and achieving stellar results, you’ve received the promotion to manager that had long been in your sights. Now you can lead that ...

Trying to get promoted but feeling stuck? You’re not alone. Promotions mean more money, bigger opportunities, and a serious career boost. No wonder 97% of professionals say promotions matter, with 59% ...

You’ve been in your company for a while, and you’re a consistent high performer. You’ve received glowing reviews for every performance appraisal you’ve had. Yet quarter after quarter, your job title ...

Being asked to apply for a promotion is often framed as an unqualified win: validation that your work is seen and your potential recognized. Yet for many high-achieving professionals, that invitation ...