politics at work

Peter Yawitz

How Do I Handle Zoom Lurkers?

Talking about good biz leaders. One guy said Cuomo came across as 'one of us' but Trump didn’t. An texter called us “a bunch of lib-tards."

Peter Yawitz

Should I be a Swiss Army Knife or Japanese Cleaver?

Better to have many skills without depth or be a master in one area?

Peter Yawitz

How do I accept a role I don't want?

Dear Someone Else’s Dad, I’m an associate at a management consulting firm. I really enjoy the work, especially because I have gotten to...

Peter Yawitz

How can I stand up for my team?

A manager from another division, and who hates my boss, asked me to represent my division on a task force. Since I’m junior I think he feels

Peter Yawitz

Do I need a mentor?

Q: Do I need a mentor? A: There's no one perfect mentor. Challenge yourself to talk to people in your industry, & ask if you can con

Peter Yawitz

How can I make changes in my family's business?

I work for my family’s company and have been given a lot more responsibility in negotiating contracts. Our industry is facing new competitio

Peter Yawitz

Do I have to give to coworkers' charities?

I’ve been asked to donate to several of my co-workers’ charities, political campaigns and fundraisers for their kids’ schools. I try to be n

Peter Yawitz

How can boomers and millennials work together?

Make sure that you explain the context of tasks so that younger members don’t think they're doing grunt work. Perhaps share the implicat