World of Work
What’s Missing in Career Advice and How Twitter is Your Research Tool
Walter Akana has a great post today on Building Community for Career Success. He makes the point that opportunities come from people who trust you and trust is fostered in communities. So start focusing on community-building (both online, through places like Twitter, and offline with local groups that interest you.) Where does networking come in?…
Read MoreCool Things
With the Internet, sharing cool things is so much easier. A few cool things I've stumbled upon or which others have brought to my attention: Cool article Bright Ideas for Dark Days. Article about how some companies in the UK are finding opportunities in the recession. Cool ideas Vocation Vacations. Service that matches mentors passionate…
Read MoreForget About Hanging On to Your Job: Try Managing Yourself
In this climate where the next layoff or bankruptcy could be just around the corner, there's no better security than to "know thyself." I re-discovered a gem of an article, Managing Oneself by Peter Drucker, while cleaning my office. Long before focusing on strengths became popular, Drucker called it right, when he said, "It takes…
Read MoreChris Lowney: Leadership Lessons From a Jesuit Turned Investment Banker Turned Social Entrepreneur
This week, with the historic election of Obama, Americans clearly expressed something fundamental to the human experience–a yearning for our leaders to provide us with hope and inspiration. I could see it on the televised faces of the crowd gathered in Chicago’s Grant Park, overcome with emotion at the news that Obama had become President-elect…
Read MoreThe Infinite Game and Stepping Back in the Fire
My friend, Kenny Moore, has a wonderful post about playing a different game in business, the Infinite Game. He helps me remember that including others expands the game and that the question should be, "How can I use the talents of everyone?" rather than "How do the select few serve my agenda?" Kenny’s message is…
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