Author: Maher
Page 5: You don’t know what you don’t Know
The Cost of Overconfidence One of the hardest lessons I learned early in my career was the danger of overconfidence. When you’re fresh into a new job, it’s easy to think your academic success or early achievements mean you’ve got everything figured out. I was guilty of that—assuming I knew enough to make quick decisions… Read more
Page 4: Follow-ups Are a Lifesaver
In any team environment, passiveness can be the killer of productivity. Everyone is focused on their own tasks, meeting their deadlines, and juggling priorities. Waiting for someone to update you on an important question for your primary task can leave you stalled, especially if your query isn’t high on their list. It’s easy for a… Read more
Page 3: Understand your Frenemies
Navigating relationships in the workplace introduces new complexities that you likely didn’t face in university or during friendly internships. Back then, your success was often tied to shared academic goals, and friendships came naturally. But the professional world brings different dynamics—competition, personal agendas, and the presence of “frenemies.” Adapting to new dynamics While workplace friendships… Read more
Page 2: A Little Self-Promotion Never Hurts
In the workplace, hard work doesn’t always speak for itself. No matter how skilled or talented you are, staying quiet about your achievements could mean missed opportunities for growth. So, how do you promote yourself without sounding arrogant? That’s where the art of balanced self-promotion comes in. Why Self-Promotion Feels Awkward (and Why It Shouldn’t):Let’s… Read more
Page 1: Your time is an asset!
Let’s start with an easy one:𝗔𝗹𝘄𝗮𝘆𝘀 𝗰𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗮𝗻 𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗮 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗽𝗲𝗰𝘁 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗰𝗮𝗹𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗮𝗿.Humans have limited focus, so it’s best to use that energy on one task at a time. 𝗛𝗲𝗿𝗲’𝘀 𝘄𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸𝗲𝗱 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗺𝗲:During the first 15 to 30 minutes of my day, I organize my tasks, create my agenda, and schedule everything on my… Read more