“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.”

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…

The following people have made successful career moves recently; oddly enough, all four began their new jobs on the same day, April 7. Each has given permission to recognize his/her successful career move.

♦ Lisa Schechter, Ph.D is now Senior Scientist, Microbiology Research and Development, at bioMerieux, a French-based company (with a St. Louis presence) whose mission is “advancing diagnostics to improve public health.”