Brand U work is not only a way to put a roof over our heads and food onto the table but also: Provides income. Income is a major reason for working. Provides a sense of worth. Many identify who we are by what we do. I am a customer service representative, lawyer, engineer, and so …
Fulfillment seekers. These workers want to make the world a better place and look for work that allows them to do so. Risk takers. These workers are anxious to get rich quickly so they perpetually look for opportunities to make a financial killing. High achievers. These workers are leaders who take initiative and plan …
Most job books provide life, career, or job maps. Follow these steps and you’ll get to where you want to be. If you believe these principles and follow these practices, you’ll find a satisfying job and enjoy a substantial salary with guaranteed yearly increases. Get real! Life/work/careers are changing too quickly. I sometimes feel I’m …
Many of America’s ‘best and brightest’ are moving to the Web. The Wall Street Journal describes it as the ‘seismic shift shaking every corner of corporate America, reflecting the forceful pull of the Web.”[i] “It’s all part of the technology fever striking college graduates the way the Gold Rush once hit fortune-seeking prospectors. Tech is …
“If you think the young upstart at the next cubicle who spends half his days fielding calls from job recruiters is making more money than you are, guess what? You’re probably right. In today’s hot job market, where talent, energy and mobility count a lot more than seniority, new hires often earn more than …
Finally, what will be your takeaways from this book? Work is a gut issue for all of us. Whether we work to live or live to work, it’s a critical life issue. Those of us tied to the old order or old paradigms may certainly feel confused, uncertain, and even pain. How you react is …
We manage our finances. We’re breathless if the stock market hiccups. But do you pay as much attention to your work and career? Many of us show up for work with a good attitude and expect our boss, employer, or customer to look out for us. Well, guess what? We’re now much more responsible for …
What you see depends on where you sit You sometimes can’t change events or situations You often can’t change other people You can only change how you see and react to events Only then can you do something about them That’s the difference between being empowered or being victimized