Times change and we change with them. Latin proverb Here’s a test? When you look at a work, job, or career opportunity, do you see calamity or opportunity. Is the glass half full or half empty for you? Whether you ‘work to live’ or ‘live to work’, it’s a critical life issue. Those of …
If you think that you know what’s happening with work, careers, and job, write a book. It’ll be a best seller if you’re close to right. That’s the reason I wrote The Rules Have Changed. I’m addicted to work, career, and job books. I want to know the latest thinking and figure out what I’m …
Work-life conflict is impacting business. People are quitting their jobs, grudgingly working overtime, and losing the necessary inspiration to contribute ideas. It’s not simply a working-parent issue. Many folks struggle with work-life conflict at least weekly and many are looking for other work opportunities because of it. The hierarchy of work-life needs that if unmet result …
The only management practice that’s now constant is the practice of constantly accommodating to change. William McGowan, MCI Chairman I admit I’ve been a workaholic. I was addicted to my work. I thought I was a peak performer, but I wasn’t. My creative work and energy were all consuming. I thrived on it. The …
Is your career or job your calling? I’m intrigued by what makes a calling. There’s a world of difference. A job can simply be a meal ticket or a place to go so other things get done. On the other hand, a calling is almost spiritual work. Two things are required for a calling. First, …
Do you know your personal value proposition? If you don’t, sooner than later you’ll have a career wake up call. Your abilities, career direction, or work are not aligned with your employer’s business strategies or customer’s market requirements. You may have less authority, new boss, new position, marginal performance review, or even a job loss. …
When you’re working, ‘are you in the flow?’ This is the same idea of ‘being in the zone’ in sports. The answer to this seeming simple question can make the difference between having fun and dreading your work. Read on… Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi says that work happiness and job satisfaction is all about flow. Happiness results …
Practice what you preach. Plautus, Roman Playwright I like wisdom distilled into a small number of doable takeaways, like what Stephen Covey did with his 7 Habits. Stephen R. Covey is probably the most prominent writer promoting the importance of individual values and clarifying the meaning of work. Covey believes that leadership involves creating …
Those entrusted with leadership – whatever their field – bear a special responsibility to uphold the highest standards of moral and ethical conduct, both publicly and privately. Billy Graham, evangelist The line between right and wrong seems to have become blurry. Ethics is basically doing the right thing. We all believe in this motherhood. The …
I have a personal mission statement: “Be Happy. Be Authentic. Be Honest. Be of service.” I always thought mission statements were what mega companies did. Do you remember that Ford Motor Company had ‘Quality is Job 1.’ The problem is that most mission and vision statements sound like platitudes: God, apple pie, and the environment. …