The Blessed Curse of Opportunity
I am part of the generation that has been told from birth that “as long as you have your college […]
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Adding value is as simple as taking that extra step…..
I was speaking to a fellow speaker (who was a developer from Germany). He was sharing that his company will be sending him to 15 conferences this year. I was amazed and impressed at the expense his company was investing in him. “Wow! Share with me what you are bringing back to them, that makes it worth their investment to continue to fund all these trips for you?” He looked confused. “I mean, what is there ‘return on investment’. What are they getting out of these funded trips. How are your trips accomplishing their business goals?”
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T-Time for Success
Many wise people will advise: Slow down to speed up Pausing to be creative Take a break to stay energized
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How to quantify your acheivements
One of the more challenging aspects in any career is quantifying your achievement during your performance evaluations or job interviews. How can you most effectively and easily do this?
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How to correct a peer so they will listen
Someone recently asked me “If I see a peer doing something wrong, how can I gently correct them so that they will change their behavior, and how can I do it without giving offense?”Unsolicited advice is a tricky business because it includes at least three faulty premises.
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Avoiding Monsters: Sucker Proofing Your Relationships
Most of us associate being compassionate, nonjudgmental, and allowing the other to be and do as they please — as laying the foundation to “being taken advantage of”. It’s very natural to assume this. But, I’m suggesting, to allow the steam roller to be the steam roller – doesn’t mean to place oneself in its path.
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Don’t Smoke the Newspaper
One of the best pieces of advice I can give you regarding decision-making is to stand on your own two
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Leadership Thought of the Day: RIP Steve Jobs!
The world recently lost one of the finest visionaries ever: Steve Jobs. Like many others, I feel compelled to say
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Soccer has Ruined America
Our economy is enormous and is still the envy of much of the world, despite our decaying financial condition. How
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How To Break Into Project Management
I received a great question from Chris, a question I get very often. Hi josh, Things are going fine. But
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Who Is Responsible For Your Project Management Career?
photo by Kaptain Kobold Project Management Career questions frequent my inbox and comment notifications. I love them! The Question I
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