“This job sucks!”
C’mon, you’ve said it. Or at least you’ve thought it. You’ve lost patience with the drudgery, the people you work with, that annoying problem that just won’t go away. And […]
Dependent vs. Independent
I had a great conversation with a friend this morning about the difference between the dependent and independent mindsets. When it comes to your career choices, do you mostly rely […]
How to get your boss to stop hating you
I hear this complaint all the time: “My boss hates me!” No doubt you’ve heard it too. Maybe even said it. Read more on my Workbloom blog»
Ten Unusual Ways to Deliver Great Work
Natalie’s been struggling with her bossand her job – not because of overwork, but because there doesn’t seem to be anything particularly important about what she’s doing. And of course, she […]
Choice
Destiny is not a matter of chance, it is a matter of choice. It is not a thing to be waited for, it is a thing to be achieved. ~William […]
Seven ways to get great testimonials
You’re doing great work for your boss, delivering wonderful value for your employer. But you might be struggling to capture some kind words about your work. This might be useful […]
Trust your intuition
It just doesn’t feel right, but I don’t know why. I find that peoples’ intuition is usually a lot more tuned than people give it credit for. Especially for those who […]
Ten Ways to Help Your Career Outside Work
We like to separate work from life. Work is work, and life is … well, what you’re doing when you’re not working. It’s a useful separation to make, but sometimes […]
Focus on your strengths!
Here’s an idea I’ve been promoting for many years, but it’s more true than ever. On Richard Everson’s blog he talks about the importance of focusing on your strengths, and […]
What If You’re Pursuing Several Different Career Paths in Your Job Search?
Back in 2009, I was pursuing two radically different career options, and I talked with a lot of others who were in similar situations. It’s very common for someone who is […]