Pick the right battles
Your spouse just called and told you that the weekend is now all booked up. You were hoping to have the chance to get some fun stuff done around the […]
Making the commitment
I was speaking with a friend recently who is wanting to build a group around a particular topic of interest. It’s been difficult to get it launched, to get a […]
Ten steps to starting your own business
No job? No problem! Create your own by forming a company! OK, so it’s not that easy. But it’s not that hard either. Read more on my Workbloom blog»
Why you should launch out on your own
Oh, the glory! Start your own company and achieve great fame and fortune! OK, maybe not. Run your own business and destroy your life savings. How do you decide? Read […]
Dealing with the fears
Making career decisions is scary! You’re dealing with life-changing decisions, impacts on your family, people who can affect your life direction in deep ways, …. Calm down for a moment. […]
When to leave your job, and when to stay
You’re frustrated. Work has become less and less enjoyable, it looks like you may never again see a pay raise, and everyone around you is just miserable. But you also […]
Laboring for a purpose
It’s Labor Day here in the US, a holiday when we remember those who have fought to create a work environment where people can earn a fair living for doing […]
What the heck is a QR code?
No doubt you’ve seen these little graphics popping up all over the place. These are called “QR codes”, or “Quick Response codes.” They started becoming popular in Japan about a […]
The element of surprise
Most of the experiences you have every day you don’t remember. They’re forgettable exactly because they’re unexceptional. What we remember, what we pay attention to, are things we DON’T expect. […]
How Social Media Helps You Get Hired
The conventional wisdom these days is that social media – LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter, Youtube – is critical for every business interaction, especially for job-hunting. Let’s get realistic. Read more on […]