On the Ladder
Being Good at Something Doesn’t Mean You Should Do It
There’s a centuries old saying attributed to Confucius, “Do what you love, and never work a day in your life.” The problem with this quote in our society, though, is that we’re often raised not to do what we love, ... Read More »
5 Ways Your Boss is Judging the Way You Look
A recent article in Forbes called out “The Seven Ways Your Boss is Judging Your Appearance,” and while I agree that your boss is definitely judging you, I don’t necessarily agree with the findings of the article, even if they’re ... Read More »
17 Counterintuitive Things Successful People Do
It’s easy to characterize truly successfully people as those who are perfectionists, those who never fail, and those who “have it easy.” The truth is, being successful is sometimes a much different path than we traditionally think. That’s why I ... Read More »
Make The Internet Work For You With IFTTT
Wanna get a text every time it’s going to rain? Would you like it if every time you uploaded a Facebook photo, it’s automatically saved to a your Dropbox? How great would it be to have photos you post to Instagram automatically ... Read More »
Happiness and the Rule of Thirds
LinkedIn blogger Jeff Selingo recently wrote about the key to happiness in life, and it resonated so strongly with me, I wanted to share it with all of you. Ask three questions: Are you happy with your job? Are you ... Read More »
Easy Ways to Become a Better Writer
I laughed out loud when I first saw this tiny infographic, but once I thought about it, I realized it’s the absolute best writing advice you’ll ever receive. If you want to be a great writer, follow these steps: In ... Read More »
News Flash: It’s not going to fall in your lap.
I know someone who isn’t satisfied with his job. He’d like to change jobs, but instead of hitting the pavement to make it happen, he keeps hoping that the perfect job will land in his lap. Sure, sometimes head hunters ... Read More »
20 Things I’ve Learned (so far) About Starting a Business
Starting a business is an adventure, no doubt about that. Along the way there are twists and turns, bumps and roadblocks, success and surprises. After writing my most recent quarter review and sending it off to my mentor, I realized ... Read More »
The Difficult Conversation: How It’s Done Tactfully
Throughout your career, especially as you rise into management, you will encounter the need to have difficult conversations. These conversations might be about an employee’s performance, the delivery plan of a partner, your own schedule or needs, and many other ... Read More »
What Your Boss Is Reading: Own Your Company
Remember when I recommended that, once a week, you read something that your boss is probably reading? You’ve totally been doing that, right? Of course you have. But, just in case you maybe forgot or have been busy climbing ... Read More »
