Harvard Business Review

DECEMBER 6, 2013

In some cases, particularly in junior roles early in our careers, this tendency can be exploited by a dysfunctional culture or an uncaring manager, and at those times we need to protect ourselves to avoid burnout. Here’s one way to think about protecting yourself.

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Harvard Business Review

FEBRUARY 3, 2015

On a scale of one to five, how important is having a good network to your ability to accomplish your goals? Without a good network, you will also limit your own imagination about your own career prospects. When I ask my executive students this question, most of them answer in the fours and fives. In fact, few of us do.

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Harvard Business Review

JANUARY 16, 2014

Bursting with nervous energy, he told me about his business travails — work so busy he was staying regularly until 10 at night, and a billionaire client sapping his energy and causing him grief. For many top performers, the idea of dialing back on work is also disturbing because they fear it will torpedo their career.

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