“Take it easy. That’s an order!” Though small in number, some leaders of young businesses are requiring their employees to take time off — not just because workers benefit; the company does, too. Read the article from Fortune, Dec. 15, 2015 issue.
“Take it easy. That’s an order!” Though small in number, some leaders of young businesses are requiring their employees to take time off — not just because workers benefit; the company does, too. Read the article from Fortune, Dec. 15, 2015 issue.
“Be careful of long-term dreams” is the first of “Nine Life Lessons” offered by Tim Minchin, Australian comedian, actor, and musician in his 2013 commencment address at Western Australian University. Thanks to Facebook, I ran across the video of Minchin’s address. (Although the clip is 18 minutes long, his comments last only 12 minutes–the last six minutes show him receiving an honorary degree). His Life Lessons provoke thought, laughter, and are often irreverent; and they’re…
Jon Acuff’s most recent book, Do Over: Rescue Monday, Reinvent Your Work, and Never Get Stuck, describes how to build a “career savings account.”
Here’s a tool for evaluating how your resume compares to an online job posting: Jobscan. In Jobscan’s words, “Unlock more match calculations, skill/keyword comparisons, and matching jobs.”
If you’ve seen a job listing for some time and wondered why, here’s an explanation from Josh Zumbrun in the June 18, 2015 online Wall Street Journal online. http://www.wsj.com/articles/seen-that-job-listing-for-a-while-its-no-coincidence-1434667304
The desire for work/life balance is common and understandable, especially as our days seem full and demanding. Laura Vanderkam suggests another perspective in her recent Fortune article
Thanks to a client, I was introduced to Scott Adams’ book How to Fail at Almost Everything and Still Win Big. It looked interesting enough that I read it. Adams’ statement that goals are for losers took me aback–it’s so contrary to most of what we read and hear. Take a look at Adams’ Jan. 2014 blog post. It’ll broaden your thinking about goals.
If you: Like marketing and making sense of data; Statistics don’t scare you; And you’re considering additional education that will equip for work that’s growing in demand, take a look at a new Master of Science in Customer Analytics program at Washington University. It can be done either as full-time in 10 months or part-time in two years. Very interesting! http://www.olin.wustl.edu/EN-US/academic-programs/specialized-masters-programs/ms-in-customer-analytics/Pages/default.aspx?utm_source=NewsAmerica&utm_medium=email&utm_content=PMBA-MSCA&utm_campaign=IncrCompEdge
Take a look at Josh Beser’s article, How You Can Skip 99% of Networking Events and Maximize the 1% You Attend. Worth the read–and the action he recommends.
I ran across this quotation while looking for resources for a client. Though in a book written for lawyers (The Creative Lawyer, by Michael Melcher), it applies to all of us in our work and personal lives. “The process of creating a life that works for you does not unfold logically. It proceeds in fits and starts, involves unlearning as much as learning, and requires you to push forward amidst ambiguity. You have to act…
