What makes you unique?
Part of the human journey is a constant struggle between wanting to fit in, and wanting to be valued because of our unique value. I guess that’s one of the […]
Listen to what you’re saying
I’m having a discussion with someone, and they just don’t seem to get it. Everything is so clear in my mind, so obviously they’re not as smart as me – […]
Finding the influencers
Whether you’re looking for a job, or to advance your career, one of the key needs is to find the decision makers who could help you achieve your goals. These […]
Make a difference in your world
We all have our famous heroes that serve as models of what we dream of becoming. That’s all well and good, but it can tend to make us into passive […]
Changing leadership
As many of you know, I had a long career with Hewlett-Packard. On Friday, I was surprised to hear that the CEO resigned amidst murky circumstances. Perhaps we’re hearing the […]
Building up trust
I was deeply affected many years ago by a workshop of Stephen R. Covey, when he explained that trust can be thought of as a bank account. Here’s the concept: […]
Trust
I think the universe is telling me something today. A couple of days ago I submitted a blog post regarding building trust – that will be published on the Workbloom […]
Helping to define your next job
Does your next job exist yet? Maybe. But many times jobs are created, or tweaked, based upon specific needs at a certain time, even connected with the talents of certain […]
Understanding dumb decisions
One of the most frustrating things about working for other people is figuring out why they do such dumb things. Incomprehensible decisions seem designed to make your life difficult and […]
People can tell if you’re engaged in your work
It seems that recently many people, perhaps most, have struggled to be inspired by their work. With such an uncertain economy, 24/7 accessibility, fear of job loss, and lack of […]