Those born from around 1982 until around 2000 are commonly referred to as Gen Y. They represent the largest growing segment of the workforce today. It is estimated that 45% of the workforce today consists of Gen Y, and that number is projected to grow to about 75% by 2025. That means that Gen Y […]
At most organizations around the world decisions around how we work follow a very top down chain of command . The executives or key stakeholders that sit at the top of our organizations decide everything including how we work, what we work on, what we wear, who we work with, what technologies we use, and […]
I learned at Skip Barber’s racecar driving school that “when you spin, put both feet in.” This means that if you’re on the racetrack and your car spins out, press the clutch and brake hard, fast and simultaneously. It’s your best chance of stopping without crashing into the wall. The same rule applies to presentations. […]
There are at least two major aspects of the functionality of LinkedIn that make it more difficult for recent college graduates, or soon-to-be-graduates, to be found, evaluated and contacted for suitable opportunities. Overcoming these challenges is critical to their success with LinkedIn. With the emphasis LinkedIn has been placing on growing their student market – […]
There’s no way for such an avalanche of unsolicited advice to come off as anything but preachy. But there’s also something appealing about the scattergun approach. Trying on a few dozen ideas in a few minutes will almost always leave you with something you can take to the bank, if you don’t get hung up on […]
The big thing about getting fired is not the process of getting fired itself, but the job-hunt afterwards. The good news is that the working world is changing fast. One of the ways that the traditional Godzilla structure keeps working people in line is that it tells them “If you get fired, good luck getting […]
If you want evidence that the standard corporate or institutional hierarchy is a broken system, ask yourself “What would happen if I went over my boss’s head to see my boss’s boss?” In some organizations, no one would notice. In those organizations, people talk to their boss’s managers all the time. In other organizations, you […]
The word priority didn’t always mean what it does today. In his best-selling book, “Essentialism,” Greg McKeown explains the surprising history of the word and how its meaning has shifted over time. The word priority came into the English language in the 1400s. It was singular. It meant the very first or prior thing. It stayed […]
It’s surprising how easy it is to lose sight of the important things in life. Busy schedules and weekly routines have a tendency to put the brain on autopilot. Some of life’s essential truths need repeating. Keep this list handy and give it a read any time you need a boost. 1. Life is short […]
What are the best ways to motivate your employees? We asked America’s leading CEOs what it takes: Don Bailey, CEO, Questcor FORBES: What are the best ways to motivate your people? BAILEY: Listen to them, have sincere respect for what they do and understand that they have families as well. Communicate with them as often […]