A game
Apr 1st, 2012 |
By Paul |
Category: A game, Career advice, challenges, office pranks
April fools day has been around since the 1500’s. That is when the first of the day of the New Year shifted from April 1 to January 1. News spread slowly and many people didn’t get the word. The jokesters of the day would send out party invitations for celebrations on April 1. Those who […]
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Nov 28th, 2011 |
By Paul |
Category: A game, abundance, challenges, competitive challenges, competitive environment, difficult boss, focus, opportunity, tactics
The difference between zero sum and an expansion theory determines your view on competition. Some believe that rewards are limited and the more you share the less you get. This often demonstrated by dividing the proverbial pie. The more you share the smaller piece of pie. Others believe in the expansion theory, sometimes referred to […]
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Sep 18th, 2011 |
By Paul |
Category: A game, abundance, competitive challenges, strategy, tactics, trying too hard, will to win
This past week I spent at the beach. It was really nice weather the first couple of days and we played a lot of horseshoes on the beach. Although I have played horseshoes off an on over the years, I do not play often enough to be a real competitor. However holding true to my […]
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Mar 13th, 2011 |
By Paul |
Category: A game, abundance, Career advice, career challenges, competing, competitive peers, mentor, strategy, success, tactics
Even leaders can gain from a mentor and mentoring comes in many forms. I am becoming a fan of the TV show Survivor. In many respects it is a microcosm that reflects leadership strategies. In my opinion the game of resembles the workplace. There are teams that compete against each other while each individual is […]
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Sep 19th, 2010 |
By Paul |
Category: A game, abundance, application, aptitude, Career advice, career challenges, career choices, challenges, competing, competitive challenges, confidence, mentor, self confidence, skills, success
Forging alliances at work may be the most beneficial strategic career move a person can make. Alliances are more than casual friendships, and are formed to advance common goals or interests. These bonds of common purpose can provide a shield against adversity, and a conduit for opportunity. Making and keeping alliances can improve and maintain […]
Tags: abundance, alliances, aptitude, career, career advice, career strategies, experience, forming alliances, goals, guidance counseling, Interactive career and workplace advice., mentor, mentoring, success, tactics, workplace alliances Posted in A game, abundance, application, aptitude, Career advice, career challenges, career choices, challenges, competing, competitive challenges, confidence, mentor, self confidence, skills, success |
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Aug 15th, 2010 |
By Paul |
Category: A game, abundance, application, aptitude, Career advice, career challenges, career choices, challenges, closing, competing, competitive challenges, competitive environment, competitive peers, economy, job description, mentor, office problems, peers, personality, problem, skills, success, training
I re-learned a lesson the hard way this week. This summer I took a temporary job. When I was hired I was told the job had a definite term, and there would be no more work after the term was over. I accepted the job. There were several people who were hired to accomplish the […]
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