Career development is about more than just “growing” your career. It’s about defining the career you want, and then mapping a path for getting there. In this post, we’ll explore a step-by-step approach to vision-driven career planning. Just as a good gardener does some planning while dreaming of exciting growth ahead, so a smart professional…
Recognition at Work: Give to Receive
“Recognition at work is important to me. How do I make sure I’m not missed?” “I see other people going to the boss and claiming credit, without mentioning my contribution.” “I’ve read that I should be assertive in claiming my hard work, but I feel funny and selfish doing that. Then I see others doing…
Should You Do It? 5 Things to Consider When Starting a Business
It goes without saying that there are countless things to consider when starting a business. If you’ve already been bitten by the start-your-own-thing bug, you have likely begun considering how starting a business might affect Your long-term goals Your personal life Your career options Your family Your savings account Your passion Etc. Notice the wide…
Quick Thought: Labor Shortage + Leadership
For almost 30 years, I’ve been talking to clients about the coming labor shortage. Time and again, I’ve worked to encourage and motivate leaders with the truth that how we manage and engage people is critical to survival. Even if you didn’t believe that 10 years ago, it was true then. But now, it’s true…
