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One of the most damaging phrases during any business meeting is, “We’ve tried that before.” Often, one failed attempt at a project, even years before, is enough to disqualify it forever. How silly is that? Projects fail for a variety … Continue reading →

In the past, I have written columns on starting the New Year off right in terms of your career. I have told you “Don’t make resolutions, make action items.” (2010) I have said “Get a plan” (2006) and encouraged you … Continue reading →

A crazy workday is familiar to all of us. We are busy from the moment we arrive to the moment we leave…and even after we leave, in some cases. Our lives are driven by one urgent project after another. While … Continue reading →

“…wherever people are, in the deepest part of the winter, at the exact mid-point, everybody stops and turns and hugs. As if to say, “Well done. Well done, everyone! We’re halfway out of the dark.” — Doctor Who, A Christmas … Continue reading →

“An iconoclast originally referred to a person who destroyed icons, that is, sacred paintings or sculpture.” from the Wikipedia: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Iconoclast High-tech workers tend to be on the cutting edge of both work and society, so it isn’t surprising that you … Continue reading →

Throughout my life, both offline and online, I meet many people who — for lack of a better term — find themselves among the long-term unemployed. They might be working in some capacity, as a freelancer, for example, but they … Continue reading →

Visiting a new client this week, I was reminded of the pain clients can feel when their computers fall too far behind the state of the art. While no one wants to buy hardware and software they don’t need, neither … Continue reading →

Despite the fact that we all have challenges to face in our careers, there are times when things are going our way. There are times when we find the perfect job at the perfect moment with the perfect company. When … Continue reading →

Typically, discussions about jobs and careers consist of people complaining about their jobs and careers. We seem to have no problem griping about our managers, customers and CEO. When it comes to discussions about how to improve our careers, though, … Continue reading →