A long-time neighbor and good friend walks into your home and asks you to borrow your truck. They need to move something that afternoon. You want to do right by your friend, you've lived side by side for ten years, but unfortunately, you've already promised your truck to the neighbor on the other side, so … Continue reading Volume 46: Beware of Counter Offers
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Volume 45: Memorial Day
This past Monday, most of us took the day off of work to celebrate Memorial Day. As such, I'm going to veer off our normally scheduled programming to briefly talk about something that has been gnawing at me this week. For the average American, Memorial Day is a day made for grilling and swimming with … Continue reading Volume 45: Memorial Day
Volume 44: The Purpose of the Newsletter
A few years ago, my Director of Operations came to me and said that we should re-start our newsletter that had been dormant for a few years. I asked him why he thought that was a good use of our time, and he replied that he thought an e-newsletter was a great way to engage … Continue reading Volume 44: The Purpose of the Newsletter
Volume 43: Why Do People Stay in Bad Careers?
Three weeks ago, in this series comparing Long-Term Careers to Marriages, I compared the reasons people get divorced to the reasons people leave long-term careers with a company. In some cases, one side was taking advantage of the other, or not holding to the promises they made at the beginning. In others, the passion might … Continue reading Volume 43: Why Do People Stay in Bad Careers?
Volume 42: Sometimes, Marriages End
Marriages end. This isn't breaking news; it's just part of the world we live in. The last time I saw the number, it said 50 percent of marriages end in divorce. Sometimes, it's that the passion is just gone and one (or both) of the parties look elsewhere for that spark. Sometimes, it's that one … Continue reading Volume 42: Sometimes, Marriages End
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