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Avoid Pity Parties
I wrote recently about the dangers of venting in public. What sometimes creeps up on us is a discussion started by others that turns into a venting session – a pity party. I recommend gracefully exiting. When you do get sucked into a pity party, it may feel good at first, because you […]
When And Where Do You Vent?
We all vent at times. That’s healthy. It releases the valve on the pressure cooker that holds our frustrations in check. It lets them out so we can reset a bit. But how and when we do it can affect relationships and our reputation. I often see posts on LinkedIn where someone […]
What’s Plan B?
So often we are careful to have a Plan B in case we need to pivot. People who are skeptical about how the direction in which we are headed might work out ask what Plan B is. Friends and loved ones in particular tend to ask us about those alternatives. But you know […]
Stories We Tell Ourselves
Helene and I listened to Rob Lowe’s memoir, “Stories I Only Tell My Friends“, which I would highly recommend for any fan of Lowe, and to anyone who enjoys behind-the-scenes stories of people involved in film and TV. He narrates the audiobook himself, which makes it a really fun listen. Anyway, riffing a bit […]
(Influential Leadership) Silence Is Not Always Golden
“When things are quiet, don’t assume things are well.” In an interview I read with Austin McChord, founder of multiple successful companies. He was asked how, as a first-time CEO, he stayed ahead of what his company needed. One thing he talked about was recognizing the signs that people are drowning—when they […]
Over-Committing
I was listening to a segment in Tim Ferriss‘ book Tools of Titans, and heard him talk about starting a fitness plan by doing just one pushup per night. You can watch him talk about this in a short reel on Facebook here. Now, on the surface that might sound ridiculous. […]
Career Journey, Master Networker Marty Latman
“Being in transition is a good time… it enables you to take stock.” “Your job is to find the next job… that’s a full-time job.” Many know my good friend Marty Latman as a Master Networker. He runs multiple career networking groups that have supported thousands in their career searches. He is a sought-after […]
What Can You Do Differently From Others?
“Two roads diverged in a wood, and I— I took the one less traveled by, And that has made all the difference.” Robert Frost, “The Road Not Taken” This poem has always resonated with me, even if I haven’t always followed Frost’s advice. I do 10-15 college interviews every year. You might […]
Gratitude Contest
A few years back, I challenged readers of my Career Tips newsletter to write a haiku that represented their value proposition. For example: Helping job seekers Frustrated with their searches Always rewarding I received a number of creative submissions, which you can review here. So, in keeping with yesterday’s theme of gratitude, I’m […]
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