When Uncertainty Strikes, Focus on What You Can Control I have to remind clients that, when they feel uncertain, uncomfortable, or unsure, they need to focus on what they can control. Last week, I wrote about how I don’t like change when I do not have control over the change. There is a lot of […]
I Don’t Like Change – It Has to Be On My Terms
I Don’t Like Change I don’t like change—unless I have control over when and how it is implemented. The needs statement in my Birkman report says: It is preferable that you be given advance warning of any change that significantly affects your life or work, and that you be provided the opportunity to express your input […]
Are You an Excellent Passive Candidate or a Turkey? [Infographic]
Passive Candidate The easiest way to avoid being a turkey is the be an excellent passive candidate. The concept of being a passive candidate is a relatively new one. The best definition I could find for this is term is: A passive candidate (passive job candidate) is someone who is being considered for a position […]
3 Treatments for Make Stuff Up Disorder
Make Stuff Up Disorder I introduced Make Stuff Up Disorder (MSU) several weeks ago in the post, Do You Suffer from Make Stuff Up Disorder? We all suffer from this disorder from time to time. If you say, I do not make stuff up in my head under stress…well, I do not believe you. This […]
9 Free Tools that Boost Your Brand and Career
Free Tools that Boost Your Brand and Career I am often asked what tools I use to power the Career Pivot business. You will find that you can use these same free (or nearly free) tools to boost your brand and career. Remember—you are a brand and you need to promote your brand. I have used […]
My 3 Biggest Career Mistakes
Biggest Mistakes I have made many mistakes in my career. This is the first post in a two-part series. In this article, I will chronicle my biggest mistakes, then next Monday, I will write about how I recovered and what I learned from these experiences. So, let’s get started! I Was Seduced by a Former […]
What Motivates You? Most Likely, Your Boss Does NOT Know!
What Motivates You? What motivates you to be the best that you can be at work? I can almost guarantee you that your boss does not know the answer to that. This post was prompted by an article I shared last week. I got a flood of comments from the following article: 95% of Managers […]
#1 Method to Find Companies – Weak Ties
Weak Ties The concept of weak ties originally came from some research by Mark Granovetter from Johns Hopkins University. His paper, The Strength of Weak Ties, was published in 1973. The simplest explanation comes from the Changing Minds website which says: We have both friends and acquaintances. Our friends are often a part of a […]
You Have a Job Offer – Now What?
Job Offer You just received a verbal job offer from the recruiter. What are your next steps? If you have been following the Negotiator Job Search Series, you know the following: Keep your emotions in check – a lot of things can go wrong from here. The real decision-maker – who are you really going […]
