Did you just make a dumb mistake at a job interview? Or maybe when you met someone who’s critical to your success, you said EXACTLY the wrong thing? YOU’re not dumb. You’re probably doing this for a reason, often a good reason. This video explains 3 reasons for “dumb” mistakes and how to avoid them […]
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Too tired for career change?
“I don’t feel like talking today,” said my client. “Too tired! Can we re-schedule?” We’ve all had moments when we feel we’re just to tired to work on that article or resume or special report. And career change? Exhausting just to think about! Sometimes a client will tell me he feels too tired to think […]
Tough decision? Get Out Or Get Going
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, […]