Melanie RiveraFor Managers: How “Common Sense” Perpetuates Structural RacismHave you ever seen someone make a head-scratching mistake at work and thought to yourself, “That’s common sense! They should have known…May 23, 2020May 23, 2020
Melanie Rivera10 Things Great Managers Do Every DayJust between us, as a manager have you ever:May 13, 2020May 13, 2020
Melanie RiveraFinding a Job You Can Do Remotely: Ideas for Friends Switching Careers to Make Ends MeetWith COVID-19 reaching pandemic levels, the world is pretty scary right now; even scarier if you’re missing your paycheck while…Mar 27, 2020Mar 27, 2020
Melanie RiveraOverloaded At Work? Prioritize Better Using the “5 Cards” StrategyIf you work in a high-growth, mission-driven organization, you know that “overloaded” can sometimes feel like a way of life. We set goals…Feb 18, 2020Feb 18, 2020
Melanie RiverainThe StartupFor Leaders Who Mess Up on DEI: A Case StudyHer tear-filled voice cut through the light icebreaker chatter in the room. “Melanie, I was glad when I saw that we were doing a land…Oct 22, 2019Oct 22, 2019
Melanie RiveraThe Slippery Slope of [Too Much] Passion at WorkI love mission-driven jobs. In fact, I’m borderline addicted to them. My whole career has been in the nonprofit sector because I want to…Jun 5, 2019Jun 5, 2019
Melanie RiveraFor Nonprofit Staff of Color Struggling to Get PromotedTL;DR: This article shares 3 ways I’ve built momentum for promotions (and raises) and helped others do the same. At the end, I also offer…May 20, 2019May 20, 2019
Melanie RiveraThe Short List: A Framework for Women Seeking to Get an Edge in Their CareersOver the last 15 years in various nonprofit and leadership roles, I’ve met a bunch of women — across a range of identities, ages, and…Mar 24, 2019Mar 24, 2019