Malcolm Gladwell asserts that one cannot be an expert without first earning 10,000 hours of experience. So how do you become recognized for your expertise if you don't have enough experience to be recognized...? This isn't a problem just for those entering the workforce (or for entrepreneurs), but also for [More]
Have you ever listened to a presentation and thought it sounded fake? Or met someone for the first time, and thought they were different in person when compared to their emails? Too often, we think that we need to be different people to different audiences: the stern parent, the loving [More]
During the last seven years, this Tipsheet has focused on answering one key question: how can we as individuals translate what we learn into practical advice. The Tipsheet content has ranged from professional success, management perspective, to digital strategy. Whatever the topic, each week there is a call to action, [More]
Do you look for shortcuts in order to more efficiently reach your goals? Do you feel jealous when others achieve before you do? If so, it's not surprising: you've been programmed that way. Many organizations set annual goals for their employees; they follow-up with annual evaluations. Compensation is tied directly [More]
Much has been said about Twitter, but how can you use it when you're trying to sell yourself into your next role, or sell your next advisory engagement? It may be easier than you think; consider these four strategies: 1) Networking: Reach out to your "followers" on Twitter to let [More]
We spend more time at our jobs than doing anything else in life, so it's surprising how little time we spend thinking strategically about it. Here are some of my favorite articles that can help get you started: The Long Game: Criteria for long-term career investments. Lead from Behind: Effective [More]
Most people spend years getting good at what they do. They become superb analysts, salespeople, engineers, or managers. They are rewarded for their efforts with promotions, better pay, and fancy perks. Interestingly, entrepreneurs do the same: they work hard for every sale, delivering on every promise; they are the president, [More]
Architects know that a strong building needs a strong foundation. The architect specifies deep excavations, concrete basements, pillars, and metal girders for this reason. For businesses, a strong foundation means adequate financing, a committed management team, and a product or service that has a strong market demand. Teachers understand foundations [More]
Before we begin our careers, we typically spend a number of years in school. We then get hired in progressively more challenging jobs, earning the experience required for success. At any point in time, our unique experiences (and education, and upbringing) give us the ability to solve a specific type [More]
What can we do, prior to starting something new, that will increase our chances of success? Back in 2009, when Barack Obama was "inaugurated" as President of the USA, he taught us many great lessons... even if we don't have a budget of $150 million-plus for the effort. We can [More]
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