Disagreements vs. Arguments
Respectful disagreements are extremely helpful and productive. Arguments are a complete waste of time. But wait… aren’t they the same thing? Nowhere close. When two
March 6, 2019
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The Best Way to Answer Resume Questions (STAR Method)
The STAR Method is a way of answering resume-based interview questions that provides interviewers with clear, concrete and concise answers. Interview questions that are answered
March 5, 2019
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Feedback = Breakfast of Champions
The single best way to improve your skills in any endeavor is to get feedback on your performance. Two kinds of feedback exist: 1) objective
March 3, 2019
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Context Alters Perspective
Your boss walks into the conference room and is unusually harsh towards you and your colleagues. Your boss is clearly in a bad mood. At
February 28, 2019
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Too Good to be Ignored
Many people manage their careers by figuring out how to get ahead without actually earning it. This confuses me. While there are legitimate shortcuts to
February 25, 2019
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Delusions vs. Goals
One of my former bosses, John Dragoon (@jkdragoon), had a great quote that I really like. “The difference between a goal and a delusion is
February 20, 2019
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