Stop wasting time and just ask for help
Yesterday, work took me from New York to Philly for the day. Armed with a map, detailed instructions I was confident that I would not get lost. Now as much as I hate to admit it, I have no sense of direction, overlay that with Americans’ predilection for directions, that involve head north, then go west, means that I always get lost. Maybe it’s because... [Read more]
Are You Guilty of Diagnosis Momentum?
“We are all guilty of diagnosis momentum, despite incomplete evidence we heard the word cancer and we all ran down the wrong path.” – Dr. Dubenko, ER
I would agree with Dr. Dubenko, in that they all ran down the wrong path, however they were presented with compelling information, medical records and diagnoses from several doctors, that unanimously suggested cancer. So at first glance the information seemed pretty complete. [Read more]
Career Shock #001: Starting a New Business/Business Unit
A couple of weeks ago, I discussed how career shocks influenced our leadership development and prepared us to lead in a variety of different situations. It can be exhilarating and overwhelming, when you are tapped to lead a new start-up internally, or contemplating flying solo as an entrepreneur.... [Read more]
Your Personal Q3 Assessment
The late Paul Arden said “Your vision of where or who you want to be is the greatest asset you have. Without having a goal it’s difficult to score.” We know our personal fulfillment and purpose comes from achieving our goals. So as Q3 comes to a close, how are you doing on the goal front this year? Take a few minutes to reflect on the following:
Career Shocks
As I mentioned in Are You Coasting?, I have started to work out again. Most of the time, I think my trainer is trying to kill me but she kindly tells me that she is shocking my body to transform it. In the beginning I would protest, but I have to admit I am starting to see results.
Career shocks serve the same purpose in your professional development, they test and eventually develop your ability to lead in different situations.
Career shocks can occur, when you are:
- Released from... [Read more]
