Innovate, Disrupt, Commercialize – Not Necessarily in that Order
There isn’t much new under the sun. However, there are a lot of things that haven’t been commercialized effectively.
What? You might be thinking there are countless things that have yet to be discovered and developed. And I completely agree. In fields ranging from Agri-Business to Robotics to Zero Gravity research there are many, many …
The Burden of a Timely Thank You
I admit it.
Saying “thank you” comes easy to me but being thankful has taken some work.
For some people, being appreciative comes naturally. For others, it takes time and work. We’re all created different, so it goes that we may not all be appreciative of the same things, or at the same time. Regardless, …
The Second Biggest Mistake You Are Making
My career transition practice is full of amazing people with a huge well of talent, potential and experience. Each person is completely different. And with each person, I’ve identified a specific obstacle they are overcoming, so they can quickly move ahead on their goals. That problem identification and problem solving is the primary focus of …
How Millennials Can Become Millionaires
Contrary to popular belief, it’s not the amount of student debt, choice of college major or even past interview failures that prevent many recent graduates from achieving wealth.
Rather, it’s the habits one forms, the beliefs they hold to be true, as well as their ability to keep an open mind and strict focus.
Pulling …
Achieve Success: Cut Toxic People Out!
“Dwelling on the negative simply contributes to its power.” – Shirley MacLaine
Successful, happy, likeable people tend to be able to set boundaries better than others and are good at speaking up for themselves in a respectful yet firm fashion. For others, especially some who are highly sensitive, it can be a real struggle to …
Using Hindsight to Build Foresight
Of course, hindsight is 20-20.
How often have you said:
If I knew then what I know now.
After the fact we can all see the situation and adjust the way “would have” reacted… If only we had known then what we know now.
Using Hindsight before it HappensOf course, people cannot experience something …
Can You Have the Career of Your Dreams?
I have several quotations on the wall in my office that I point out to my clients. In my previous two posts I discussed these two:
“Life isn’t about finding yourself. Life is about creating yourself.” (George Bernard Shaw) and
“What would you do if you knew you could not fail?” (Minister Robert S. Schuller)…
The Interview Process Needs to Be Understood
Many interviewers don’t know how to interview, and the majority of candidates are not sufficiently prepared for the test. Because that situation is a given, a candidate can improve the chances for hire by better understanding the interview process itself and the emotional aspects of the interview.
Conversely from what our instinct might tell us, …
20 Most Asked Interview Questions
It is important to be prepared before going to an interview. Many of the behavioral interview questions are standard questions that are asked by almost anyone. Therefore, it would be to your advantage to write down your answers and read them out loud to yourself in front of a mirror or to practice your answers …
Lessons From LeBron On How to Become More Likable
LeBron James surprised and thrilled his hometown fans in his choice to move back to his humble roots in Akron, Ohio to play for the Cavs. His bold decision generated unprecedented positive media coverage and gave an immediate booster shot to his personal brand. As the best basketball player on the NBA league and the …