Many of us are influenced by the sports ethic: Never give up! When a basketball team is down by 20 with 30 seconds on the clock, the players never stop working. The spectators might be filing out, and the winning team might be playing the reserves, but the game goes on. If your game is […]
Career planning and career decision styles
When you come to a crossroads in your career, you know you have to make a decision. If you are a mid-life, mid-career professional, you know your decision can have long-term, serious consequences. Your decision can impact your finances and family as well as your ability to enjoy a career and lifestyle. Therefore, it’s helpful […]
Career Strategy: Case Study of a Misfit
I almost didn’t read Brooklyn Zoo by Darcy Lockman . It was on the Vine list but the reviews were so negative I stayed away. Then I saw it on the library shelf and figured, “Why not?” As it turns out, I recommend reading this book as a case study of a misfit. It’s a […]
[Great Career Tips] Serious Career Advice from a Light-Hearted Reality TV Show
The Bachelor – a popular reality TV show – offers an example of how we absolutely, positively should not make career decisions. The Show’s Premise: A very eligible Bachelor (such as a handsome young doctor or NFL quarterback) stays in a mansion with several eligible young women. They seem to spend their days swimming, tanning, […]
Office Stress Relieved By Butterflies and Meditation, says the WSJ
Office stress? Frustrated by deadlines and overwork? Today’s Wall Street Journal reports that companies are making an effort to help employees deal with the stress. Some have meditation rooms. Some offer programs that encourage cognitive strategies, such as reframing conflict and focusing on the positive. You can read the article here. Ultimately, the article concludes, […]
Does your new career call for speaking?
Speaking can be a skill that sets you apart from the pack. I happen to be a natural extrovert and a bit of a ham (okay, more than a bit). And I study manuals and attend classes to improve my product. Ask the professionals: they never stop trying to get better. Here are my favorite […]