A New Competency I came across a term recently that describes the plight of so many professionals attempting to figure out how to work and live in the same space. It’s called being “hybrid competent.” As I thought about it, my mind went to all the struggles and...
Find What You Love Confucius (and others) is quoted as saying, “Choose a job you love, and you will never have to work a day in your life.” What is it about that statement that has endured and fascinated humans through the millennia? It stokes a hope and...
The Hot Topic It seems that whenever I talk with managers and some partners about difficult situations that they encounter, fee discussions with clients rise to the top. There seems to be a real apprehension among providers to discuss their fees. It takes confidence...
Solving The Wrong Problem One of the great competencies of professionals like you is the ability to solve problems. You are good at it and you want to help. It is so gratifying to find a solution that wasn’t readily evident at first. It reminds me of a survey I saw...
Unhealthy Goals Not too long ago, I came across a quote that caught me by surprise. It basically said that you are enough just the way you are. You are here to make a difference and you will. Really? If that’s the case, what does that say about getting better to...
Professional Progress Professionals enjoy making progress toward mastery in their field, which means they have a next level in their sights. And whatever the next level is, it’s different from what they do now. It is true that sometimes the next level includes what...