Posts Tagged ‘happiness’
Q&A – What are some things truly awesome bosses believe?
Question: What are some things truly awesome bosses believe? They believe in hiring people who are smarter than they are, and they don’t feel threatened by that. Likewise, they believe in hiring people who are more talented than they are in their specific profession (e.g., Design managers hiring more talented designers). They believe in hiring…
Read MoreQ&A – What are some keys to Work-Life balance?
Original Question: What are some keys to work/life balance? You decide what work-life balance means for you. I work a little bit every day and every night, every day of the week. Some people prefer to work Mon-Fri and be off work completely for the weekends. You decide when you will be available and hold firm to…
Read MoreQ&A – What was the biggest sacrifice you faced when changing career?
Question: What was the biggest sacrifice you faced when changing career? My original answer on Quora: With my most recent (and biggest) career change, the biggest sacrifice was leaving behind a Silicon Valley salary to start my own business. I was easily making a lot more money with a full-time comp package that included my…
Read MoreWhat is the point of an Invincible Career?
I talk about creating an “Invincible Career” a lot. I know. Sorry about that, but I can’t help it. I’m really passionate about the concept. You may be thinking, “What does that even mean? Why should I care? My job is rock solid, and it always will be.“ But… will it? Sooner or later, we all…
Read MorePodcast interview – The Journey of Work
I was recently interviewed for The Manila Folder podcast. You can listen to the 30 min interview here. On this episode I sat down with Larry Cornett, Ph.D. and we talked about his work journey. Larry started his career at IBM and then moved over to Apple, while finishing his dissertation for a Ph.D. in…
Read MoreWhat stops you from taking action in your life?
How to overcome the biggest barrier to adopting successful habits How many times have you shared advice with someone only to have them say, “Pssht, is that all? Everyone knows that. It’s common sense.” But, I’m sure you’ve noticed that common sense does not naturally translate into common practice. During my decades-long career, I can’t…
Read MoreKeeping the joy in your work will make you complete
Don’t let a promotion steal your mojo What gives you joy in your work? When do things feel right? Pay special attention to those details. You’ll need to ensure that promotions or changes in your career don’t extinguish that joy. It can happen subtly over the years and you won’t recognize it until it’s too late. A…
Read MoreWhat Is Your Special Sizzle That Creates an Unfair Advantage?
There is no level playing field in life, despite the popularity of schools, companies, and services jubilantly claiming, “We create a level playing field!” Please. Who are you kidding? You can’t go through life as if you are playing a board game by the rules. Making sure that everyone is playing fair, and that no…
Read MoreHow to Navigate the Social Anxiety Minefield of Work
Psychology Today reported on a study that examined social anxiety and one’s awareness of it. The gist is that people who recognize, admit, and accept that they experience social anxiety are better at coping with it than people who blame themselves for having it, or try to pretend that it isn’t happening. The first step…
Read MoreDoes Job Hopping Actually Guarantee an Amazingly Successful Career?
Research has found that it is normal for us to think of work in one of three primary work orientations: job, career, or calling. Given my decades of experience across a vast range of industries and multicolor-collar jobs, I’ve seen that most people get their life satisfaction outside of work. For them, a job is…
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