Archive for the ‘Career Advice’ Category

Work Relationships Take Work

Friday, January 15th, 2010

Relationships at work would not be so bad if it wasn’t for the people. Well, maybe not bad. Frustrating is more like it. (more…)

Listen For Improved Judgment

Monday, December 28th, 2009

2009 might well be remembered as the year of horrible judgment. Unfortunate examples abound.

Who can forget South Carolina Representative Joe Wilson’s ridiculous outburst of “you lie” during a September address to Congress by the President. Or Kayne West’s idiotic impromptu on-stage appearance interrupting a well deserved bit of recognition for Taylor Swift at the VMA awards. Then there’s the grandaddy of all bad judgment purveyors, Tiger Woods. (more…)

Innovate To Differentiate

Tuesday, December 8th, 2009

As a long time football fan (of the currently dreadful Pittsburgh Steelers), I have heard the National Football League described as a “copycat” league. As soon as one team finds an offense or defense that is unique and successful, it is quickly imitated by every other team looking to replicate the success. True enough, but by no means unique. (more…)

Stop Whining And Start Winning

Monday, November 23rd, 2009

Who of us cannot look back to a time when we were young children at bedtime. We would ask our parents that ubiquitous question- “can you tell me a story?” Ah, what lovely times they were. (more…)

Father Knew Best

Friday, November 13th, 2009

My father passed away several years ago and I was honored to be at his side when he left this world. But as moving as that moment was, it is not my most vivid memory of him. (more…)