September 3, 10:39 am
This morning, Life Purpose and Career Coach Paige Carbone sent out a tweet looking for input about how people can set themselves apart in the job market.
My input for her was people should get back to basics. They should take time BEFORE the interview to learn about the company and the position for which they’re […]
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August 31, 3:27 pm
Everyone who reads books probably has a list of of “must reads.” Some put certain books on a “re-read every year” list. Others have books that they highly recommend to everyone they know.
My question: What books are on such lists for you?
If you would take a moment and list such a book […]
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August 28, 10:04 am
Have you ever been mis-quoted or taken out of context? As a syndicated columnist with articles appearing all over the Internet, my writing has been quoted and misquoted throughout the world. On the one hand, it’s kind of cool realizing that my columns and articles have been translated into dozens of languages. Someone […]
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August 26, 7:56 am
A good friend of mine, Jon Busack, recently said something profound: “It takes patience to be more patient.” Before you say “duh,” think about what he’s saying: Patience is often lacking in the workplace, yet it’s a totally learnable skill.
In the passage that’s read at most weddings, we hear that “Love is patient, love […]
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August 25, 12:44 pm
When fellow tweeter Ken Horst “the Jobs Guy” posted a link about the value of a college degree, it drew my attention. Many, MANY moons ago I felt degrees were unnecessary. The family in which I grew up did not advocate college. I was told there was no money for it, and that I […]
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March 19, 11:14 am
by Dan Bobinski
Perfectionism is a thief that consumes the healthy things inside ourselves. Or you could think of it as a mental obstacle that prevents much forward progress. Either way, it causes stress, tension, and fatigue. It is a major cause of procrastination. And it contributes to an imbalanced life, with people working excessive overtime […]
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January 19, 6:40 am
By Dan Bobinski
Director, The Center for Workplace Excellence
Frankly, they blew it.
Yes, it’s natural to first point to the bad economy, but after hearing they were going under, I recalled my personal experiences with the company and suspected the reasons were deeper than just the bad economy. So, this past weekend, when I came across a […]
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