Be engaged, even if your manager is leading

Your investors, coworkers, spouses and friends have to sign up for the ride. Being right is one thing. But you also need to be able to convince those whose support you rely on.

An investment manager who loses 40% can tell his investors, "We're in this for the long run,...

As you prepare for the interview, the reporter asks these questions:

1. Who should we interview about your life?
2. What is the one thing you never thought you would do, but did it?
3. Where have you lived, learned, and experienced your greatest successes?
4. When did you d...

The most productive one-on-ones have some kind of structure, which requires you to do some prep beforehand. Basically, don’t just show up and chat—you’ll lose precious time in rambling conversations.

• Is this time-sensitive? If it’s urgent, don’t wait for your next meet...