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By Mel Ross

Consultant, Unmess It with Mel

1 short note a week on running a business with AI + business insights to help you navigate modern day life, with 1 idea you can try that week. I'm Mel and I run my own business with a small team of AI helpers, a life HQ, and a mac mini that never turns off.

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The job you do vs. the job you were hired for

The job you do vs. the job you were hired for Hi there, Ever wonder how you've suddenly ended up doing more than 1 person's job? 🤔 Your job description should explain the decisions you're responsible for. It rarely ends up that way. This week, I'm talking about what happens when you've slowly added more tasks to your plate while your company keeps cutting headcount without backfilling. 📈 Start with your original job scope Find the job description from your original offer, deep in your email...

38 minutes ago • 1 min read

Nobody likes to be blindsided Hi there, Never say the hard thing for the first time in front of a room. That's this week's lesson from my 12 years in corporate. Nobody likes to be blindsided, and I mean nobody. If you raise the controversial point in a big meeting without clearing it with your boss first, they have to react in front of everyone. That's one way to land on their bad side and potentially derail your career progress. People want to work with people they trust. The 2-minute...

7 days ago • 1 min read