The worst thing is being “voluntold”.
Partners : “Hey, how do you feel about volunteering to lead this? I think you would be great “
Me: “I don’t have the bandwidth to lead that event”
Partner : “Let me clarify, you are leading this event, please book a meeting on my calendar.”

I believe improving one’s sales conversion rate is something everyone want to improve but no one wants to admit they would like to work it. Funny how lawyers will spend thousands on seminars to improve trial skills. But this topic is not discussed in our profession. I have read books in sales. But am unable to find any for lawyers. I want convert every lead I can. Does anyone have tips, books, cle’s or studied this topic?

Hi friends! I’m looking for resources to help me be successful in a “Functional Lead” role.

The role is in FinTech
I’m responsible for strategy, comms and key partnerships for a bank product. It reports through Customer Experience but touches product, Ops. marketing. It’s basically a Project Manager role but more nuanced.

Anyone out there in a role like this? Any books. videos or even best practices to share?

I am studying for MBA and need 3 books. They are very expensive to buy, so I am wondering if any of you have access to a soft copy that you can share.
> Management Research: Applying the Principles by Susan Rose, Nigel Spinks
> Research Methods for Business and Management by Kevin O'Gorman, Robert MacIntosh
> Theory and Practice of Leadership by Roger Gill

Favorite books on leadership styles and mindset training?

Leadership: They’ll be working long hours, quick turn around times, lots of spreadsheets, models, and presentations
Best Buy: We have brand new Surface books Leadership: No the oldest version of Dell will work, thanks!

Looking for an art partner to come in at the ACD or what my agency calls “group art supervisor” level. Fair warning: it’s pharma, but business is really healthy and leadership usually fights really hard for creative that doesn’t involve couples strolling down the shoreline hand-in-hand :) Hit me with your book if interested

Currently preparing to take the principal and superintendent certification tests. Are there any suggestions for great leadership books or pd for actual day-to-day roles/interactions?

Looking for a newer fully licensed (with some training and at least a small book) junior advisor/associate financial advisor to join team. Please message if interested or have lead. Thx

Cisco

Pros:

- fairly decent place to work (from someone who worked with the Vancouver and San Jose offices). never met a blue badger (permanent employee) who had awful things to say.

- Ashley Goodall (their SVP, Methods & Intelligence) co-authored a brilliant book on leadership and people management called “Nine Lies About Work” that makes me believe they can be an awesome place to work

Cons:

- red badgers had low morale since they’re contract workers and can be terminated at any time

Any good book recommendations that helped give you the confidence and tactics required for a transition to leadership role? Newly promoted SM looking for inspirational reads.

Any senior level writers looking for a job in LA? have a lead on a gig that requires a team. Message me with your book if so.

Best books on leadership? Highly enjoyed Servant Leadership book

Does your firm form leadership group trainings? We usually do every summer but we are starting one these last 2 months. We usually read books or watch something and then discuss. If you do them, do you think they are effective?

Hey guys, question regarding new years resolutions. Anyone know some good books about how to lead better and step up to become a great CD?

Best way to develop your leadership skills for the healthcare field? Or books/resources you would recommend?

Our senior creative leadership keep talking about winning Cannes Lions and D&AD pencils but none of them have actually won any since 2007 (that’s 14 years 😭 ) and between all three of them they’ve never won more than a couple of silvers, a couple of bronzes and a couple of in-books (that’s with a combined experience of over 60 years 😭). They have no clue 🤣🤣🤣😭😭😭. Tell me something about your agency so that I can feel better about the hell-hole I find myself in🙏

Book recommendations on leadership, career development, etc?

Are there any books or classes about convincing people that have irrational arguments? Trying to figure out how to frame conversations that lead to my conclusions that aren't based in logic and fact.

Hi Fishes,

Any idea, when can we expect mid-year hike in PWC AC Kolkata?

Anyone struggling with imposter syndrome? When I worked for a very well known Fortune500 tech company I couldn't help but feel major imposter syndrome. One- I am a woman in a male dominated industry, I didn't go to a prestigious school like most of my peers and I just didn't think I deserved to be there. Everyday was a struggle and tried to keep myself small so no one would find out I was a "fraud." Looking back on it now, wiser and more experienced, I realized how detrimental feeling that way

Up late working on a pitch. 5 beers in. AMA.

Anyone willing to give a referral for Cox Automotive?

Thoughts on the Sheraton Kauai? I’m considering the offer they sent. Is Kauai a nice island?

Ezoo this weekend any youngins??

Where is this confessions bowl people keep mentioning?

For those of you who lead a support team, how do you handle case/ticket queues when agents are OOO? I lead a team of 7 and looking to implement a better OOO process. Thanks!

How much does an associate scientist make at Pfizer-Groton? (I have 1 year experience out of college but have published 2 papers first author, ample experience during university, internships and have an bachelors in biochemistry with honors).

What are the side hustles/gigs you are doing? Were you able to get a job into your side hustle without any experience?

Hi friends I am shifting to Bangalore next week, Currently I am in Gujarat so my bike is having Gujarat passing number plate, So now I want to know that is it mandatory to get BLR passing number plate for my bike or I can use it with Gujarat passing.. pls suggest...

Thanks in advance!!

Hi! Wanted to tell you about @smarterinasec, an Instagram I recently started. Every day, I do a deep dive on one topic + provide content recs on that topic to read, watch, & listen.

I don’t make 40x my rent. So I most likely would need a guarantor. What kind of documents do apt buildings usually ask from a guarantor?? I’m asking to know if I could ask a family member or if it will be too personal and they may not want to share such documents/info with me.

That feeling when you’ve swiped your unlimited monthly metro card and it ends up being a busy month where you use public transit almost every day 😀

As black attorneys, what traumas do you think are unique to us?

How close do you live to the office? What are the pros and cons that you have experienced living far/close?

Anyone else in review season? Tips for making your review awesome?

Everyone's still arguing about if Pluto should be a planet, and here I am just thinking about how awesome it is to have ICE VOLCANOS...

Plz help me.
Is there any solution to fix the dual employment in past, it got overlapped for 1 month during the notice period.

Has anyone moved states and changed their home office / region? (Personal choice not project driven)....If so, what's the process? What approvals are needed?

Is a contract's non-compete agreement clause considered void in California?

Did anyone read the top consulting firms to work for? 😂😂😂

Promotion timeline at your firm? Like EY promotes once a year, announced in July and goes into system in October. Just curious

Feeling guilty about leaving my team/company even though the opportunity I’m going to is great in terms of salary increase and career progression. Has anyone felt the same and how did you get over it?

How hard is the PSM (Professional Scrum Master) 1 certification exam?

Good books for case prep/valuation. Econ consulting, if relevant. TIA

Best consulting firms for work-life balance? I know consulting is chaotic in nature, but just curious to see which ones are the best in dealing with this?

Where is the excel with the best Hilton discount corporate codes

After a year using my home office setup, especially the 27 inch monitor, how can I ever go back to the traveling life with tiny laptop screen? 😔

Top consulting firms in the Aerospace / Aviation,l or Defense / Intelligence spaces? Looking for business or tech strategy jobs here

To those starting the year on the beach: office or home office ...or actual beach?

What is the salary for consultant/sr consultant , strategy and analytics at Deloitte???

Told a friend of mine in tech I was considering moving to BCG. He asked me if I would have to move to Boston.

I followed up by asking what he thought the top consulting firms were. "I'd guess PwC and then McKinsey are the best. I've also heard of KPMG, Deloitte, and Bain, but I don't know much about them."

Just a reminder that outside our bubble no-one really cares about firm prestige etc.

Dear People on Red Eyes,

Best travel blankets and pillows? I’m wearing sweats, thick socks, etc. and still so cold. Any tips to deal with west-to-east coast time difference?

Sincerely,
Exhausted

QR codes that link to personal websites on resumes - yay or nay?

Flying with a horrible hangover today 🤦🏻‍♂️ happy fly day everyone!

Interviewing with Mckinsey and they have a verbal and quant reasoning test (45 min each) along with the usual case interviews. Any advise on how to prep for these?