World of Work
Cracking the Code of Networking: Givers, Takers, and Protectors
I’ve been going to networking events for years, first as a way to build my career and then as a way to build my business. For some, this may sound like hell on earth. I prefer to think of it as a long-term study in human behavior. Think rats in cages. Okay, just kidding. I’m…
Read MoreWhy I Want My Sons to Be Entrepreneurs
As my sons got into the car for the 15-minute ride to school, I shared with them a secret wish: "I hope some time during your life, you become an entrepreneur." The 16-year old, who may be doomed to be a scientist in some government lab in New Mexico or a software developer in a…
Read MoreWisdom on Careers and Business
I was part of a business panel last week talking about "Risk, Reward, Opportunity: Navigating a Changing Marketplace." This event was sponsored by the Northwestern Club of Colorado. My fellow panelists, Chris Onan, Madie Gustafson, and Brian Baldwin, are well-known in Denver business circles. Some nuggets of wisdom from the panel: Don't burn bridges. Clean…
Read MoreSecrets to Hiring Good People or How to Prove You’ll Be A Good Fit
Fast Company has a great article, Hold the Interview, that makes a provocative claim: When someone "interviews well" it has no correlation to how they will perform on the job. If this is true, then employers and job seekers have been wasting a lot of time and energy with the interviewing process. Photo by magnusfranklin…
Read MoreKnow Thyself
Q: What skill is most critical to your own and/or your company's success? I came across this question on a discussion for a LinkedIn group. I wanted to share my response with readers of this blog. A: Know thyself. Photo by Esparta Why? If you aren't aware of your own limitations, you can't tap into…
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