Who helped you this year? – Issue #92 If you’ve taken time to work through the end-of-year career checklist that I shared earlier this month, then you have a list of things that went well for you this year. What were your accomplishments and successes? How did you grow? Now, think about who played a…

We all do at some point – Issue #91 I wouldn’t consider myself to be a thrill-seeking risk-taker. Maybe compared to some, but not when I look at some of the crazy stuff my friends do. I also felt like I was reasonably careful about the choices I made for my career path. But, conventional wisdom…

Seek intensity – Issue #90 “Everything you’ve ever wanted is on the other side of fear.” ― George Addair You can’t escape all risks in life. Success requires knowing what risks to take and which ones to avoid. There will also be times that you are afraid. Afraid of looking like a fool. Afraid of…

How to turn things around at work – Issue #89 Quick Note: I created a private Facebook group for my premium subscribers, like yourself. It’s a good place for us to have more in-depth discussions on newsletter topics, ask and answer more questions, and also for me to get guidance from you about how to…

You may never receive – Issue #88 When I was younger, I was passive about my career. I worked hard, hoped it would be noticed, and waited to get raises and promotions. That’s how it works, right? Your boss notices how great you are and rewards you. Not really. Ok, sometimes it does work that…

It can hurt you – Issue #87 You probably know most of your strengths. You’re probably aware of your weaknesses, as well. You can structure your work to capitalize on your strengths and talents. You can manage your weaknesses, and make a plan to improve them. However, we all have blind spots. We know what…

Accepting 5 truths helped me break free – Issue #86 Is Your Life How You Imagined It Would Be?When you become an Invincible Career® magnet, the best things in life come to you!Take my free quiz to find out how satisfied you are with your work and career right now. I didn’t actively try to eliminate the Impostor…

Own your story and take charge in job interviews – Issue #85 We were talking about job interviews last night in my Career Accelerator group. All of us had sat on both sides of the interviewing table as candidates and hiring managers. In particular, we discussed how some interviewing teams seem aggressive. They hammer you…

16 tasks to support your performance review, promotion request, or job search – Issue #84 Note: I know that this email is pretty long. It might be easier to read online later. You may be thinking about the holidays right now, how much you need to get done, and how little time you have left.…

Done is better than perfect – Issue #83 A few years ago, I enrolled in a marketing course. The provider did a great job of drumming up interest and driving sign ups before shutting the doors.  I became part of his community and watched the course start up a few more times during the year.…