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: […]
Keeping the saw sharp
If you have a job, you’re probably very busy. You’re now doing the work of three people, struggling to catch your breath. The difficult part is to think about the […]
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 […]
Using LinkedIn to further your career
Earlier this year, Microsoft commissioned a study which asked hiring managers how much they used the internet to check out prospective candidates. Here’s a couple of interesting results: 57% used […]
Regenerating your energy
We’re constantly going through cycles in our jobs, in our careers, and in our lives. And if you’re out hunting for a job, it’s tough to keep your energy up […]
What’s news?
We’re immersed in news, and it’s possible to lose yourself in newsfeeds of various sorts: TV, radio, newspaper, websites, RSS feeds, newsletters … Your days and weeks disappear as you […]
Picking the right mentors
You may have heard the advice that it’s good to have a coach or a mentor. But beyond that, it can be confusing. Why? What should I expect? Who should […]
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 […]
Becoming world class
In Malcolm Gladwell’s book Outliers: The Story of Success, he stated that to achieve mastery in an area, it generally takes about 10,000 hours of serious learning, practice, and skill […]