So you got the new assignment and you know acing this one will set up a great next step up on your career plan. But do you play it safe or think about going for more? It may not be obvious, but it’s actually easier to go for 10X than 2X. In today’s challenging careers...
Although some people might seem to have far more than others, confidence is actually not something we are born with – it’s very much nurture, rather than nature. The amount of confidence that you grow up with can be influenced by a broad range of factors, from whether you learn to ride a bike, to...
I’m frequently asked how an intern or young careerist can make the most of every possible opportunity. The answer is amazingly simple: “Impress the crap out of your boss!” HOW that is done is the real issue, of course – because the answer varies so much from person to person. However, there is one common...
No matter which industry you work in, there will be some days which really test your ability to stay positive. Whether it’s tight deadlines, difficult colleagues or tricky clients, work throws its daily challenges at us, making it hard to keep a glass-half-full mindset all the time. All of these trickier moments can really chip...
A few weeks ago my Grandma passed away peacefully at 90 years old. As most people do on such occasions, my family and I hopped on a plane to Heber City, Utah to prepare and attend her funeral. For the last decade or two of her life, my Grandma lived a simple, yet fulfilling life....
A few months ago I was with a friend of mine, watching their kid compete in a little league baseball match. The kids were hooting and hollering and super excited going into the game, having won the last three in a row. They were invincible. No one could stop them. They were full of spirit...
Chances are, if you're connected to the internet you might have seen a viral video pass your way of Joey DeFrancesco quitting his job at a Hotel...using a marching band. This got me thinking, "I'm sure Joey isn't the first, nor will be the last to try to go out in style." So I searched...
Many people strive to act with honesty and integrity. Life, unfortunately, is riddled with situations that test your ethical fortitude. Nothing can test your dedication to living an ethical life faster than some American workplaces. The Devil Wears Prada by Lauren Weisberger follows a young professional (Andrea Sachs) as she navigates an office culture that...
Do you ever get discouraged? I know I do at times. I think everyone does from time to time. Life often brings us setbacks and if we're not careful the devil's wedge of discouragement brings us down. The Devil's Wedge Do you know the story about the wedge? It tells of the devil prospering as...
"The first question you tend to get asked when you meet someone at a party is..."so what do you do?" And according to how impressive your answer is, people are either keen to get to know you better, or swiftly leave you behind by the nuts. We're anxious because we live in a world of snobs,...
