Make Your Boss’s Job Easier

Do not delegate up. Ask for help when you need it, but remember your boss has many demands coming from all directions. Your demands only add to his/her burden. Look for opportunities to assist and take work off his/her desk.  

Pick Who You Work With, Who You Work For

Look around for people you like and respect, that others look up to, that can challenge you, or have something to teach you. Identify those people and find ways to work for them or work with them. You cannot help but be a better person when you are around great...

“H2” Break Through

We encounter many barriers in our careers and in life. Convert the barriers into “H2’s” or “How To” statements.  For example, when we don’t have enough people to get the job done the H2 becomes how to get the job done with the people we have.  It will...

Manage the Drama

In life and work there is always drama.  Some people assume the worst and need to stir up negative drama. It is easy to feed into it or get caught up in the negative drama.  Replace negative drama with positive drama and people will follow you.  When you are leading,...

Get Past Your Mistakes

Everyone makes mistakes. NBA basketball players only hit 75% of their free throws. The best PGA golfer averages less than two strokes better than the average of the entire tour. The best NFL quarterbacks only complete about two thirds of their passes. Great athletes...

Interview Your Boss

When applying for a job we are so focused on trying to get the job we do not ask ourselves if we really want to work for this person. One of the most significant factors in job satisfaction is who you work for. That person can teach you, lead you, and advance your...