I heard that question asked recently and started thinking about how it applies to the typical workplace. There is a stark contrast between the people that are willing to make their own decisions and deal with consequences versus those who require approval and instruction before taking action. I’m willing to grant that every situation brings […]

Incendiary title? Perhaps, but for all you job seekers out there, you know you’ve been through it. It’s downright painful to have someone that you know is much less intelligent than you have any power over the hiring process that will directly affect you, but what can you do? Not much, really, but you could […]

I posted recently about a friend of mine and his search for a new job, even though he is still currently employed. After a couple insightful comments on that post from Advice from My-Recruiter.com, I got to thinking about the importance of would-be job seekers determining that they should in fact be looking for a […]

To gain an understanding of the career goals of “Generation Y”, that tech-savvy cadre of young adults that are just making their way into the corporate race, you need only to remember your first job. Now, hold that vision in your mind and add these ingredients: a mindset stoked by growing up with the Internet […]

I good friend of mine - we’ll call him John - has been less than satisfied with his current position as the national sales manager for a household-name hardware company. He took the position about a year ago in an effort to lighten his travel schedule to spend more time with his family and establish […]

I returned yesterday from a quick 2-day trip to Ocean City, Maryland. For those of you that have never been to an east coast resort town, it’s probably not what you would expect to find. There is very little that is peaceful or serene and nothing that is unspoiled about Ocean City, Maryland. It doesn’t […]

I had heard this little bit of wisdom many times before, but I was reminded of it today as I read through the latest post at the Blog at SlowDownNow.org. The post is entitled Slow is Not Lazy and is a good example of the type of life and career insights offered at SlowDownNow.org. The […]

I just got back from a routine physical with my primary care physician. He’s a really nice guy and has proven to be a good doctor over the years. He’s not without his eccentricities, but I think that makes him a much more pleasant doctor to visit - but that’s just me. Anyhoo, I’m there […]

In the most recent issue of Fast Company, there is an article about the position of Chief Marketing Officer, which Fast Company is declaring the most dangerous job in business. They are referring, of course, to job security, which seems to be practically non-existent among CMOs. The article notes that the average employment-span of CMOs […]

During most of our secondary and undergraduate education, we are constantly reminded that we need to find a career path where we can make a living and hopefully find some level of fulfillment. Some of us are fortunate enough to “know” what it is that we would like to do with our professional lives and […]