What makes someone who is so successful in one organization fail in a different one? I have my theories - would love to hear yours. Please comment.
Category: Self-Management
Does Networking Make You Feel Dirty?
Does networking make you feel dirty? You're not alone!
The Crying Park
I was thinking this week about a park near my office, which also happens to be near a different office where I worked for many years. It's just far enough away from both of these offices that it has sometimes become a place of retreat when my emotions at work became overwhelming. People have often …
The First Thing to Do in a New Job
Quick: what is the first thing you should do when you get hired or promoted to a new job? First, three things not to do: Do Not fire someone to establish your authority. I worked with a dude once who, when promoted to a new job, established his authority by firing one person on the …
What Gives You a Sense of Accomplishment?
I have been reflecting lately on the kinds of things that bring a sense of accomplishment to me. Yesterday I had a win at work - I reduced some unnecessary work that would have bogged down an implementation and which had a huge opportunity cost. I thought, "Score!" and then Pitbull's Fireball came on Pandora …
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