Jun 12, 2016 | Uncategorized
If you’ve been reading my weekly messages, you’ve read my contention that no one aspires to be average. In fact, no one I’ve ever worked with views themselves as average. Professionals by nature aspire to be competent and contributing—in an above average way. Yet...
Apr 11, 2016 | Uncategorized
Recently I read an article that being personable at the beginning of a job interview significantly changed the perspective of the interviewers favorably. The interviewers began looking for confirming evidence that their favorable view was accurate. This same principle...
Feb 28, 2016 | Uncategorized
Procrastination is an insidious habit that undermines the work and reputation of too many professionals. Some of the best in the business diminish themselves by putting things off. Yet they aren’t alone. To be truthful, everyone procrastinates. We all periodically put...
Feb 21, 2016 | Uncategorized
Being thrown into the proverbial deep end is how some people learn best. They don’t shrink from taking on a challenge because they have a certain amount of confidence, believing they will find a way to be successful. But for others, it’s a different story. If you...
Jan 31, 2016 | Uncategorized
Just like Superman and every other superhero, when at your best, you are flat out awesome. When you think about it, you can remember times when you and your work made a noteworthy impact and you relished in it. I’m talking about the times you put forth effort, did the...
Jan 17, 2016 | Uncategorized
Whenever your engagements start to go south, it’s an indication you’re losing control of them. It’s easy to happen because nothing ever goes the way it’s planned, and if you don’t keep an eye on them, they will get away from you in an instant. If you aren’t in control...
