Where do you want to be in five years? Do you have a clear idea? What motivates you to climb the corporate ladder? Before making a career change, you must have a clear reason. Second, it’s important that you document where you are today. In project management, this is known as your baseline. In other […]
Archives for May, 2012
I often use a quote from MSNBC’s Chris Matthews: “To become a meaningful participant, you must get a seat at the table.” It makes sense that we must take some level of risk, and do something to contribute to the success of our organization. In other words, standing on the sidelines will accomplish nothing. We must […]
Many of us talk too much, and some of us say the wrong thing at the wrong time. We must learn the importance of silence, especially during sensitive discussions. In many cases, saying nothing is the smart move. While getting my haircut at the local barbershop this week, the barber asked: “So, tell me … […]
An advantage we all have is that we can control what we do each day. We can maximize our productivity, or we can slack. In many cases, we are the only ones who know when we are falling short of our optimal performance level. It’s surprising how many managers are clueless regarding the difference between […]
Are you ready to make 2012 a terrific year for your career? What are you doing to prepare? Instead of limping into the New Year, it’s best to take charge. You know that a status quo approach will fail to help you realize your goals. To be something different, you must do something different. We’ve […]
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