“Stay hungry, stay foolish.” — Steve Jobs If you’re wondering what your next job should be, or suspect/know you’ve settled for a job that’s “good enough,” watch this video. It’s a short speech. Then tell us if you: Agree and are already following this advice Agree but have responsibilities that demand you put your calling [...]
Entries Tagged as 'careers'
Have You Found Your Silver Lining?
February 4th, 2010 · 2 Comments · Coping, Losing a job
Yes, there is a silver lining to losing your job. Hate me for saying this, but it’s still true. Here’s how to find it.
Tags:bankruptcy·careers·Coping·dead company·dignity·lessons learned·Losing a job
Are You Sure You Understand “Global”?
January 20th, 2010 · No Comments · Motivation, Series, Solutions
“Globalization is forcing companies to think in new ways.” — Bill Gates “No duh, but how?” — Apprehensive Businessperson What Matters Now: Global Business in the 21st Century 4th in a series Does the phrase “global business” bring to mind using off-shore contractors? Having an office in a shiny, new, nosebleed-high building in [...]
What Matters Now: Be fearless
January 8th, 2010 · 2 Comments · Coping, Finding a job, Motivation, Series, Solutions
“What Matters Now” is what matters Second of a series I want to be fearless. Apparently I’m not the only one. In the new eBook, “What Matters Now,” there are plenty of mini-essays that talk about stepping out of your comfort zone and taking a new direction. And what better time to consider it than [...]
Tags:careers·finding a job·lessons learned·money·trends·What Matters Now
New Careers for Old Dogs
August 20th, 2009 · No Comments · Finding a job, Motivation, Solutions
“‘Tis dogs’ delight to bark and bite,” thus does the adage run. But I delight to bite the dog when placed inside a bun.” [...]
