Owning the Narrative

How to take initiative and solve problems before they reach your supervisor

There is nothing more rewarding than creating and implementing a plan to fix a broken process — before being asked to do so. It changes everything because the leader is using her creative fuel instead of being told what to do. Instead of being asked to fix a broken process, the leader self-evaluates her operation and addresses broken processes of her own volition.

Sep 13, 2023 John Phillips and Kris Barton

2023 Young Professionals Roundtable

PODCAST EPISODE: Comstock’s Young Professionals Lauren Oto and Nathan Langley talk about mentors, working with AI and what it was like to be a “Rock Star” in this issue’s spread.

Jul 19, 2023

How to Transition From a Large Firm to a Small One

You might lose some perks, but you gain personal control

The pandemic saw millions of workers rethinking their jobs and wanting to strike out on their own. The Census Bureau reported 5.4 million applications to start a new business in 2021. And most U.S. business owners started their own business. There are many reasons to leave a big firm and start a smaller firm, and my experience fell into the most common reason — I wanted more control.

Jun 7, 2023 Jane Einhorn