I was at this seminar last week. This middle-aged guy comes up to the microphone and begins to speak. He’s the only dude on stage dressed in …
Career
How To Do What You Love And Blow The World Away
Okay, I confess: I’m a huge fan of Sam Tsui and Kurt Hugo Schneider. I don’t normally fork out cash to go for concerts because I think …
When I Got Here, I Dominated
Happy Labor Day! Enjoy your break from work, and go dominate that shizz when you get back tomorrow. …
Pointy-Haired Boss Gives Career Advice
Loved yesterday's Dilbert strip which gives some excellent career advice: If you want your company to value you, start by being valuable …
3 Lessons From A Pair of Leaky Goggles
So last week, I decided to go swimming after like a 5-year hiatus. Yeah, I blame my ever-increasing waistline. I’m the kind of guy who …
How To Never Have Monday Blues Again
The Mondays after a long weekend or a vacation are the worst. You get into the office, and it’s like walking into the set of Night of the …
Build Your Skills, Not Your Resume
Sheryl Sandberg, COO of Facebook (insert snide comment about IPO here), shares some good career advice in her address to this year's …
Jobs and Salaries – How the Pros Negotiate
Received an amazing and detailed article on salary negotiation by Kalzumeus today (hat tip @ramit), complete with step-by-step …
Collaboration – How to Do It Right
The New York Times had an excellent article entitled "The Rise of the New Groupthink" a couple of days ago, which pretty much slammed the …