What are you?
When we talk about people in broad terms, we use lots of descriptive nouns. I’m not talking about the role that specific people play, like student or mother or engineer. […]
When we talk about people in broad terms, we use lots of descriptive nouns. I’m not talking about the role that specific people play, like student or mother or engineer. […]
I have moments when it feels like the whole weight of the world has landed on my shoulders. Everything seems to be conspiring against me, both personally and professionally. I’ve […]
I’ve had lots of bosses and coworkers over my lifetime. A few have been truly inspiring, and a few have been … experiences I wouldn’t want to repeat. I’ve decided […]
Everyone claims that they’re busy, and now we’re in search of even stronger superlatives. “Crazy busy!” “Going absolutely nuts!” But of course, you know the truth. We all have the […]
And how do you know what “valuable” means?
I worked for the same company for 31 years, getting to know a wide range of people across the globe. But when I got laid off in 2009, I observed […]
This may seem like an odd subject for a career blog, but stick with me for a moment. I think it’s interesting. I’ve seen many situations with job searches and […]
I was working with a person recently who was updating his résumé for an upcoming job change. As it turns out, he’s very much a self-taught learner, preferring hands-on experiences […]
I imagine you go through times like this: I started working this morning, and was just overwhelmed by all the stuff that needs to be done today. There’s a bunch […]
Let’s dig into this question just a little. Sure, a primary motivation for your work is to make money so you can live, and support those you love. But I’ve […]