The Org Chart Is a Lie.
Understanding power dynamics at work is not cynicism. It's literacy.
Christine G Birch
Stop Being Proud of How Much You Can Take
Resilience is a trap dressed up as a compliment. It tells the system you can take it. And the system responds: perfect, give her more.
The Unwritten Rules of Corporate America
Every organization operates a second system — one that's never documented, rarely discussed, and yet it controls who advances and who doesn't.
Why Smart, Hard-Working People Don't Get Promoted
Your manager uses phrases like "I don't know what we'd do without her" in your review — and then promotes Chad.
Why You Keep Getting Passed Over for Promotion
You're a top performer and still getting passed over for promotion. The problem isn't your work. It's the system you're playing in.