Breaking Bamboo
Career Writings
Breaking Bamboo is Dave’s archive of career essays on the unwritten rules of work, AAPI leadership, office politics, compensation, influence, and power.
Breaking Bamboo: Manage Up, Stay Positive & Save Your Company
1. In my company, there’s definitely a positive tone in meetings that can seem over the top. How can I talk the talk without being
Breaking Bamboo: Bringing Value and Countering Stereotypes
1. How do I know if I’m bringing value to my employer? To determine the key to bringing value to your employer, I start with
Breaking Bamboo: Perfect Pitch to Finding Your Real Friends
1. I’ve often heard that I need an elevator pitch? How short does it need to be and what advice do you have for creating
Breaking Bamboo: The Key to Climbing the Career Ladder
1. What is the single most important principle to have in mind to climb the career ladder? The one key principle that has driven me
Breaking Bamboo: Getting What You Richly Deserve
1. In my career, what is the best way to ensure I get paid well and not be viewed as easily replaceable by my employer?
Breaking Bamboo: Setting Career Goals and Avoiding Own Goals
1. We hear a lot about the five-year plan. That one should think about their goals for the next five years and chart the course?
Breaking Bamboo: It’s Called “Work” For a Reason
1. We too often get down on ourselves when we get that rejection letter, but doesn’t luck play a role in this as much as
Breaking Bamboo: Work is One Big Performance
1. You have call the interview Show Time. What do you mean by that and how can I make my next interview “Show Time?” After
Breaking Bamboo: First Impressions, Lies, and Chit Chat
1. What’s the key to making a good first impression when meeting someone for the first time? mattis, pulvinar dapibus leo. When you meet someone
Breaking Bamboo: Dealing With Challenges Including Your Boss
1. I got rejected from my dream job. I write strong cover letters showing why I’m THE right person for the job and have strong