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...
A few months before Albert Einstein unexpectedly passed away, William Miller, an editor for LIFE magazine paid the genius a visit on a personal errand. William’s son, Pat had recently become bogged down in a sort of “philosophical nihilism,” asking himself what significance there was to human endeavor if the universe was dying? Trying to...
When your confidence goes up, your competence goes up. Confidence is the single most important human ability. In fact, all other desirable abilities need confidence as a foundation. People with confidence can overcome, learn, transform and accomplish anything. And, like any ability, confidence can be learned, mastered and applied any time you start to feel...
Today's guest post comes from Adrian Smith writes for such prestigious publications as Labor-Arbitration.com- his main interest is in helping labor arbitrators to do their jobs better. A persons handshake says worlds about them, and whether the handshake engaged individuals realize it or not, the handshake is a major factor in the way each person...
Have you ever worked within a culture where people think that everyone they work with directly is smart and capable, but that everyone else is incompetent? In my experience, I've found this most common in large projects or in companies that have a lot of business-to-business relationships or regulator interactions. On a related note, I live...
So you're not thrilled with work lately, but you're not sure what to do about it. Job hunt? Go back to school? Pursue a promotion? Well, before you invest the significant time, money & energy involved in those options, you might consider doing a little self-reflection via a DISC Assessment. Why, you ask? What could...
Disclaimer: Rated VS for Very Vague Spoilers. Not too long ago the “Game of Thrones” season five premiere captured the imagination of 8 million viewers. Once again, we were returned to the political wrangling and the whispered plots that drive the realm of Westeros. One by one, powerful families attempt to maneuver themselves into positions...
Imagine an afterwork party at the office. People are relaxed and small-talking like crazy. You, on the other hand, have an inexplicable urge to stay in the corners of the room, and you don’t feel like talking. You just want all this to end and you can’t wait to get some alone time at home....
This holiday, the greatest gift you can give is yourself. In the context of your career, the only work worth doing comes from a place of enjoyment and expertise. Only 13% of people worldwide actually like going to work, but you can only be great at that one thing you'll sacrifice everything to achieve. On...
Often the best way of achieving career growth is to look for opportunities at a different company. This can be nerve-racking but essential for those who wish to climb the career ladder and become experts in their field. Interviews are always worrying as you are keen to make a good impression and probably very keen...
