Tag Archives: career
Dream Big
There’s a moment at most kids’ birthday parties, just after “Happy Birthday” has been sung, when the birthday kid takes a big breath and gets ready to blow out the candles on his or her cake. “Make a wish!” the … Continue reading
Pondering
“Everything in the universe has purpose” writes Marlo Morgan said. “There are no mistake, there are no freaks, there are no accidents. There are only things we do not understand” I have pondered these words often. Relied on them to … Continue reading
Getting to No
I get it; telling someone no feels selfish. But when you learn to say it artfully and strategically, everyone wins in the end. It’s all in how you deliver that important, critical word. Consider one of these approaches The flat-out … Continue reading
Work Rules
Think in terms of having a career you love. What makes your heart sing? What are you good at doing? Is this a dead-end job or a stepping stone in your master plan? Get to know people and reach out … Continue reading
Are You Wasting Employees’ Talent?
I divide great workers into two different camps. One group is hungry for every opportunity you can throw at them, asking about advancement from day one. I call these people “astronauts.” Light the fuse, and they’ll overshoot the moon. The … Continue reading
Real Life of an MSW 