Do you remember the children’s story about the Emporer who asked a tailor to make him a new suit of clothes? The tailor pretended to make the clothes, and even convinced the Emporer that he looked beautiful in his new outfit, even though he was actually naked. And to make it worse, no one...
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Archive for February, 2010
The Emporer’s New Clothes
Think and Grow Rich w/Napolean Hill – Part Two
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Think and Grow Rich w/Napolean Hill – Part One
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Humor in the workplace – just be careful
I have often said that there are humor transmitters, and humor receivers. Some people are just funny naturally and transmit their humor effortlessly. They seem to know their audience, the boundries of appropriate humor, and have a natural comedic timing. They say the right thing, at just the right time. We love them. Then there are...
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New employees
I just met a new hire. Very nice man. I said something to him, that I don’t believe I have ever shared with you. I said “Welcome, and don’t worry about learning everything too fast. We intentionally have low expectations of our new hires so that you don’t feel intimidated to ask questions.”The meaning of...
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Make Money Blogging by Daniel Scocco
I have been blogging about career management and giving job search advice for several years now, and I love it. I started it as a labor of love, but have often wondered how people seem to be able to make money blogging, but I never did. I always assumed that their success was mostly hype. Then, I recently came upon a great book...
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A question from a reader – Should I lie on my resume?
Hello Mike, My friend has a question: He left his job because he was offered another position (worked for 6 weeks: it was not a good fit). Then he contacted previous employer and went back to work (now he has been laid off). Does he have to list on his resume/job application the employment...
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Annual Performance Reviews
In my opinion, one of the biggest wastes of management time are annual performance reviews. I know, I know that is heresy. “Mike, isn’t it true we need let our staff know where they stand? Where they can improve?” you ask. Yes, every single day. Each and every day your direct reports should know...
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Deming’s 5 Deadly Diseases – so true
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The Most Secure Jobs for 2010
by Michelle Goodman, PayScale.com Thinking of embarking on a new career in 2010, but not sure where to begin? How about with a job that not only pays well but offers considerable stability? After all, a handsome paycheck isn’t worth much if it’s in a field that’s expected to become the next recession casualty....
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