Rethinking balance
We all seem to think that “balance” is the ideal. Work-life balance. Balanced diet. Even balanced spirituality. It’s a never-ending struggle. Let’s consider an alternative concept. Balance implies being static, […]
Updating your résumé or CV
I was working with a close friend recently who just lost his job, so is now updating his résumé to support his job search efforts. It’s not a particularly enjoyable […]
It’s a partnership
It can be tough to like your job, much less love it. You’re putting your time and effort at the disposal of someone else, and they’re mostly just interested in […]
Being thankful
Our furnace died on Saturday morning, and this was a cold, cold weekend. But this reinforces for me how thankful we should be for what we have. Even though this […]
Positive support
I’m spending some time this week sending out Christmas cards to a lot of people who have given me support in my business this year. There have been many challenges, […]
The dark cloud
Some people have a dark cloud hanging over them, a reputation that continues to drag them down in their career. I had the chance to coach a lady who had […]
Creating the job you love
I saw a very interesting interview in the Gallup Business Journal today: Creating the Job You Love. A Q&A with Shane J. Lopez, Ph.D., author of Making Hope Happen At […]
Volunteering helps your career
Most of us have various organizations we volunteer for. It could be for your kids’ athletic activities, your church, or a local charity. Usually we think of these in terms […]
Think like a business owner
As you may know, my “day job” is being a coach for small business owners here in northern Colorado. I just passed my third anniversary with Small Fish Business Coaching. […]
But is it worthwhile?
The cultural wisdom is that everything can be measured with money. Your time is worth what you’re able to have someone pay you. All your goods and possessions are measured […]