Articles by Leslie Stevens-Huffman
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5 Powerful Leadership Lessons from Actual “Sherpas”
In the tech industry, the term “sherpa” is often used to describe a leader who provides guidance, tactical expertise, task delegation and coaching in ways that help their teammates reach a summit… -
What To Do When You Resign and Your Boss Wants You To Stay
With a little forethought and planning, submitting your notice of resignation should be a fairly simple and straightforward process. After all, most employees today are at-will, which means they… -
How to Deal With Pushy Recruiters
Most recruiters are professional and respectful when reaching out to gauge a candidate’s interest in an open tech position. However, some recruiters (especially those new to the profession) persi… -
How to Challenge a Negative Performance Review
While your boss may share some valuable feedback during your performance review, they may also share criticisms, negative opinions or low ratings that you believe are unfair or inconsistent with… -
Is it Better to be Fired or to Quit? What to Know
Many tech managers and HR professionals like to give an employee the opportunity to resign before being fired. If you find yourself in this unenviable position, you have a conundrum: which option… -
Tips for Negotiating a Cost-of-Living Adjustment
If it seems like your salary isn’t keeping up with the rising cost of living, you’re not alone. According to an analysis from Bankrate, prices have risen 20 percent since the beginning of the pos… -
Mastering the Art of Selling Yourself in an Interview
If you believe your technical skills and experience are enough to win over an interviewer, you may find yourself facing frequent rejections during a job search. With more than 173 million job app… -
7 Industries That are Poised to Thrive in 2025 (and Beyond)
When technology pros consider where to look for employment in the year ahead, it helps to know which industries are projected to see substantial growth. Booming industries stimulate economic grow… -
What to Do When Low Turnover Stifles Your Career
While a high attrition rate is often blamed for problems like higher organizational costs and lower productivity in the tech industry, employee churn actually provides “hidden benefits” that boos… -
How to Give 360-Degree Feedback to Your Boss
It’s that time of year when tech workers may be asked to rate their managers on their communication skills, mentoring and guidance abilities, leadership style and more. Generally speaking, most 3…