The last ten minutes at work
Work’s been tough today, you’re wiped out and ready to go home. But before you do, your work will go much easier if you take a few minutes to wrap […]
The “how” questions
After talking about who, where, what, and when, let’s focus today on the “how” questions. I didn’t want to do these before now, because people too often jump to “how” […]
The first ten minutes at work
Getting going in the morning is tough enough. First you drag your body out of bed, get your family and yourself ready for the day, grab that first cup of […]
Rejuvenating in the New Year
January 1st is a day when many people think about the past and set resolutions in place for the coming year. It’s a powerful tradition, so it might be interesting […]
Work isn’t the most important thing
Our society would like us to believe that we’re defined by our careers and the contributions we can make through our work. Everything else we do is just slacking off, […]
The “when” questions
In past newsletters I’ve talked about who, where, and what. So now let’s look at WHEN. Timing is everything.
Working for a hard driver
I’ve worked for some managers over my career that I would classify as “hard drivers.” They focus strongly on getting results, they make challenging demands, and they’re not so great […]
The “what” questions
As you’re working through your career planning, perhaps looking for your next job, there are some important “what” questions that can help you to make progress.
Cliques at work
When I was in school, it seemed like I was always on the outside of the important cliques. You know what I mean: Those tight social groups that seemed most […]
How to blow a phone screen pre-interview call
Last year when I was job hunting, I had a pre-interview call that totally caught me off guard. I learned a bunch from the experience, because I blew it. I […]