Ever have what feels like a pretty good interview, but you arrive just in time and come out of the rain looking like a wet dog? I don’t think it was a strike against me, and the HR manager offered to show me the bathroom so I could at least try and dry off. I […]
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What Matters Most?
Although I’ll share more of my journey about the 3-part plan later on, I want to share one of my “coffee” meetings which might turn into a job interview. Before I share the results, here’s how I am thinking about the job search and my criteria for a good fit. Top four things that matter […]
Tip of the Day Issue 1
Sometimes, we just need to give ourselves advice, or hear advice from others. Here’s my internal pep talk for the day. Practice non attachment. Don’t let that voice get inside your head and say “but he’s being a jerk”. Just acknowledge it, and move on.
When All That Glitters is Gone
Sometimes it’s obvious when you need to leave a job. Sometimes it’s less so. For me, there are little hints: I’m no longer picturing myself in the proverbial corner office I’m less patient saying the same thing twice I catch myself sighing Last time this happened to me, I remember asking myself “Why?” I couldn’t pinpoint […]
A Guru Always Has the Answers
I just returned from a networking event where a group of Marketing professionals meet for drinks, dinner and a presentation. Fortunately, and as a new member, I run into former clients or current peers with whom we (as a firm) have collaborated. It’s actually a lot of fun (and I say the “actually” part only […]
When your Doctor Tells You, You Need to Drink More
By Agent M1 on February 7, 2012 in Fireside Chats, Riffs & Ideas, Weekly Survival, Work Life Balance
I have to admit, I’m tired. No, exhausted is more like it. I was reading a client description of the age range for a new winery / spa + resort and her demography ranged from 20-somethings to nearly dead. I feel closer to the dead side of things. So, I decided to schedule an appointment […]
Just Say No
Remember the First Lady Nancy Reagan and her campaign to combat drugs? Just say no? Well, I had another epiphany this evening. I was checking out this blog article from HBR about the importance of appreciation. And, if you’ve read my Power of 3 blog, you’ll understand that I’ve generally had a bad day. So […]
Conceiving Project X
At some point or another in your career, you may feel that your current job has no future, but that the prospects for finding anything better are also slim. This can be frustrating and depressing. It happened to me. There were a lot of factors that led to my unease and discomfort with my position […]
OMG This is Scary!
Some colleagues and I were meeting about a joint project the other day when one of them confessed she was nervous about committing because it was something she hadn’t done before… she didn’t know she could do it well. I responded: “Everyone’s going to be uncomfortable at some point during this process. We all are […]
Leaving the Worst Job Ever
A while ago I wrote about my Worst Job Ever. If you remember the management feedback I gave them, you’d know it was a pretty horrible place to work. I had to get out, and I did. I don’t remember having much of an exit plan, just an urgent sense to get away before their […]
