Why You Should Be Concerned About Time Famine
The struggle is real.
And, it’s getting worse every day.
The struggle I’m talking about is … The battle with time.
Time Famine noun. Across a society, a lack of free or leisure time. c2004 via Double-Tongued Dictionary
Like Land … They’re Not Making Any More Time
While this is not 100% true about land …
Why You Should Document Your Failures
Do you do this today?
Do you take the time to document your failures?
Or, do you sweep past them?
My recommendation … take the time!
It’s not to memorialize them or make them part of your LinkedIn profile (but, they may be useful for interviews and mentoring). Rather, document your failures to learn from …
OMG I just made a HUGE error
What do you do when you make a huge mistake at work?
Well, just like in your personal life, there are a few tips and tricks and best practices for dealing with errors. But, it really comes down to one thing.
Some errors are simple:
Calling somebody by the wrong name in front of others.…
Freedom to Stand Out in Your Career
As we come upon the Fourth of July there has never been a time that Freedom has never been more on top of peoples minds
If you live in the USA there are many days that freedom is taken for granted.
We have the freedom to:
Change jobs at will Move to a new city…
You Can Expect What You Inspect
The things you care about you will pay attention to.
That’s the point of this post.
There is an old saying from the manufacturing and statistical process control world that says you can expect what you inspect.
Which, if you have read Dr. Stephen Covey’s books, you may recognize this as one of his seven …
Ask One Question to Help You Set Your Priorities
Warning: This will come across as harsh.
Being that this is the graduation season this might be the most critical nugget you (or someone you know) needs to put their career on the right path. By asking The One Question you may be able to set your career on the perfect trajectory. But, at what …
Things we Learned From the Circus
The Greatest Show on Earth!
Just Closed Forever!
Last week the Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus closed down for good.
This circus was older than baseball, it was older than most things you may know of and hold near and dear to your heart.
The end of the circus is a bit sad, …
The Gig Economy and The Rise of the Uber-Specialists
Does the gig economy encourage the rise of the Uber Specialist?
Where Uber Specialist means a person with deep and specific skills.
Note: This has NOTHING to do with the car service.
Effectively this is the market and model for independent consultants since the dawn of time. Where someone has a unique skill that people …
Great Things can Happen When You Realize This
When you realize that you are …
Just an hour of someone’s day.
This might seem harsh. And, in a lot of senses it is.
But, the fact is … as you are scheduling your 24 hours of your day you should be cognizant and respectful that you are just an hour in someone else’s …
Succession Planning Starts Early
Have you made a succession plan yet?
No matter where you are in your career you should be thinking about and considering a succession plan.
This goes for your day job aka “your career” and it also goes for volunteer and philanthropic projects and effort where you spend your time.
Pro Tip: Create a succession …