Lauren Berger's new book, Welcome To The Real World: Finding Your Place, Perfecting Your Work, and Turning Your Job Into Your Dream Career is absolutely perfect. For your young, clueless co-worker who just doesn't seem to 'get' it. Do you work with someone just starting their career who can't figure out why merely meeting minimum...
Redwood Trees Remind Me of Value Based Networking. Redwoods grow so large (some 350 ft) and endure so many storms, you'd think they'd have large roots that go really deep into the ground. The fact is that they don't. When we were at Muir Park in California I learned that the major roots are only...
Perhaps you're just starting out in your career and want to aim for something a little less ordinary. Or maybe you've been working for a while and are feeling the need for a career change. Whatever your reason for "moving your cheese," know this: If you keep your eye on your goal - and are...
When it comes to self-growth and growing your career, it's always best to read as much self-help and career growth books as you can. They are written for a reason anyway - to help you achieve your career goals whether it's to become wealthier, be more productive, hustle two-three jobs and so on. One of...
You might not believe it, but work-life balance applies to your digital life, too. What you do on more casual social media sites such as Facebook or Twitter might not seem as important to prospective employers as what you post on your LinkedIn profile, but the truth is that nearly 60 percent of employers take...
Many people find themselves in unhappy and unfulfilled careers but the idea of moving out never crosses their minds because they see a career transition as a risky venture. To start with, you have to explain to your family and friends why you are suddenly moving on and also the challenges of pursuing a new...
No, not a leftover business card from your last job. Every working professional needs a personal business card they can use outside their company. This is an especially valuable tool when you're looking for a new job, because it tells hiring managers a lot about you as a person and potential worker. Of course, you...
Now that you’ve got a side gig, the real work begins: keeping up with both your day job and your side project. Hustling both at the same time doesn’t have to be so stressful because your day job can actually help with your side project. But how and in what ways? Kelly Hoey, author of...
Make a list of the top 10 professions you dislike to deal with and you’ll be likely to find two always come to mind, dentists and salespeople. We all know why we dislike trips to the dentist but why do salespeople get a hard rep? After looking at the Harvard Business Review study of Seller’s...
It’s fair to say that as a society, we are increasingly aware of the importance of a good education. This was proven in 2016, when university places hit record highs, as reported in this University business article. However, it is also fair to suggest that there are certain important things in life, which further our...
