What the heck is a career plan?
You might have heard of the concept of a “career plan” – something that you put in place to help figure out what steps you’ll take to achieve your long […]
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 […]
The 10 best hobbies to boost your career
I ran across an excellent article today, entitled The 10 Best Hobbies to Boost Your Career. It’s on a site called AccountingDegree.com, but don’t let that fool you – it’s […]
A Springtime Attitude
Here at the foot of the Rockies in Colorado, spring is definitely arriving. We need more rainfall, to be sure, but the trees and flowers are budding. It’s so nice […]
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 […]
The larger contribution
The recent disaster in Japan makes me think about my priorities. I spend so much of my time focusing on the mechanics of building my businessthat I can forget that […]
Time isn’t all the same
I recall a conversation with a colleague some years ago. His theory was that you should look at how you spend your time in terms of how much you’re paid […]
Tips to Prepare Yourself Against an Unexpected Job Loss by Creating an Alternative Career Path
The most important exercise I do with the clients I coach on career issues is simply this: Create a career plan B. It’s a straightforward idea, but pays huge dividends […]
The information you take in
How to think through where you get your information from.
When is it important to have a strong reaction?
I still remember clearly the day, probably 25 years ago, where I reacted to someone’s comment – in front of a group – with, “That’s bullshit, Fred!” I have to […]