Viktorija DamchevskaJust don’t be a jerkDo you wish to rise? Begin by descending. You plan a tower that will pierce the clouds? Lay first the foundation of humility.Oct 1Oct 1
Viktorija DamchevskaThe poisonous antidote to success — the hustle cultureWork is love made visible. And if you cannot work with love but only with distaste, it is better that you should leave your work and sit…Jan 12Jan 12
Viktorija DamchevskaGoing backwards: unraveling effective ways to demotivate your employeesI’ve always hated the “We are a family” mantra, often used by companies on fancy company websites. I have to admit, I’ve ridiculed it with…Jun 27, 2023Jun 27, 2023
Viktorija DamchevskaThe Voiceless HRThis post will be a lot different than my previous ones, but for a good reason. So, no elaborating on topics that might be interesting to…Oct 25, 2022Oct 25, 2022
Viktorija DamchevskaVulnerable leadership — a story on rehumanizing work and building connectionsI asked my friends to do a little experiment and to fill out the blank with an adjective: A manager is________. I expected the suggestions…Aug 19, 2022Aug 19, 2022
Viktorija DamchevskaOn the quest to find our work meaning that will fit our identityDo you know the story about Sisyphus? I am sure you do. Just like him, you wake up every day and you push “your rock” up the steep hill for…Nov 2, 2021Nov 2, 2021
Viktorija DamchevskaThe impostor syndrome: Why feeling like a FAKE can be a REAL threat?Don’t you just hate the ones that get straight As after having said “I didn’t study at all, I am gonna fail” right after the exam? Well…Apr 5, 2021Apr 5, 2021
Viktorija DamchevskaMental shortcuts can be our ticket for wrong decisions“I think I’m gonna hire her” — said my friend, a young entrepreneur about a candidate she had an interview with. “Why so?” “I like her…Jan 27, 2021Jan 27, 2021
Viktorija DamchevskaWhy is performance feedback performing poorly?If you were asked by someone how well do you think you are performing on your job, would you have a pretty clear picture? Or would it be…Nov 3, 2020Nov 3, 2020