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How Successful Leaders Waste Time
October 22, 2015
How Successful Leaders Waste Time

I worked with a CEO who traveled — constantly. Whenever he had the chance to fly somewhere for a meeting, he would jump on the opportunity and say “I’m there.” He simply…

Why You Should Get Back in Your Box
October 16, 2015
Why You Should Get Back in Your Box

Certain business phrases have entered our business vernacular and unfortunately stayed there. Like the notion of “work-life balance,” people who are “born leaders,” or…

Who Cares How Millennials Want to Work?
October 6, 2015
Who Cares How Millennials Want to Work?

I am Generation X (if a generation really can define a person). Born between the Baby Boomers before me and Generation Ys after, in a group that is smaller than both.…

6 Ways Your Resume Says "Do Not Hire Me"
October 5, 2015
6 Ways Your Resume Says "Do Not Hire Me"

You spent hours digging into your work history and crafting the perfect resume. Your references are prepared to share glowing reports of your work ethic and attention to…

The Extinction of Bad Management
September 30, 2015
The Extinction of Bad Management

Bad management is on its way to exctinction. Read four reasons why bad managers are being forced out.

The Worst Job Offer You Can Accept
September 25, 2015
The Worst Job Offer You Can Accept

You just got the job offer you have been waiting for. A sense of relief floods over you that your long search may finally be over. No more uncertainty or sleepless…

When It's Time to Ignore Your Boss
September 22, 2015
When It's Time to Ignore Your Boss

I have a friend named Steve (name changed) who is a real high-achiever. He started a new job last spring as the Sr. Director of Product Management at a well-known…

The Product Manager Owns the Project Manager
September 21, 2015
The Product Manager Owns the Project Manager

Are the blurred lines between product manager and project manager roles causing confusion? Explore a solution by combining the roles.