Retirement isn’t the goal
My older readers may not understand this crazy title, but the younger ones probably do. We’re in the process of totally redefining the word “retirement” – it no longer means […]
The silver lining in this terrible economy
As I talk to more and more owners of small businesses, I’m greatly encouraged. There’s an incredible number of innovative things happening out there. Part of it is out of […]
The “where” questions
I thought I’d continue on from the previous newsletter which discussed the “who” questions in managing your career. You just might see a theme emerging here.
Why you want a mentor
Life is about learning. When you stop learning, you’re on the downward path. But we have this outdated notion of learning: That you spend the first 18-25 years of your […]
An attitude of gratitude
No, I’m not going to get all weepy about how we should be grateful for the sacrifices and gifts that we’ve received from others. We should, of course, but that’s […]
Terrified of presenting?
When I was in school, giving a presentation to the class was one of the most stressful experiences of my life. I could understand why many people would rank this […]
The “who” questions
As you try to figure out what you want to do when you grow up, there’s thousands of things that you could be investigating. Not only going out and looking […]
How to own up to your mistakes at work
OK, you blew it. And as much as you’d like to be able to turn back the clock, it’s impossible. Your boss is probably going to find out pretty soon, […]
5 tips to making your point
Following are 5 quicks tips for making your point: (1) be direct, (2) be consistent, (3) reinforce the message, (4) help people remember the message, and (5) be done. Take […]
My boss hates me!
It’s a tough one. You don’t particularly care for your manager, she’s not treating you well right now. You’re not getting the help and support you’d like, or perhaps it’s […]