Is everything going “okay?” Is “okay” good enough? Every now and then it is healthy to take a “time out” and reflect upon our career situation. Is it time for a change? Here are some questions to ask yourself to help answer that question – based on a recent Harvard Business Review article. 1. Reflect over the past three months. *How are you doing? Objectively, … [Read more...] about Is it Time for a Career Change?
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You Can Be Someone’s Luck
My blog from last week explained that I believe that we are each in our current life situation totally due to luck. Please check it out if you have not read it already. Here is some really good news about the role that luck plays in our lives . . . You Can Be Someone’s Luck. No, you can’t change the circumstances that they were born into. But, there are many ways … [Read more...] about You Can Be Someone’s Luck
Not My Last Semester Teaching
A year ago I moved into a full-time teaching position at the University of Maryland’s Robert H. Smith School of Business. I have really loved it and feel like I am making a difference. As long as I remain in good health, I look forward to teaching for years to come. However, a good friend of mine is retiring from teaching after this year. I saw him the other day and he … [Read more...] about Not My Last Semester Teaching
Is it Time to Quit Your Job?
Sure you have some bad days. And maybe even some terrible days. But is it time to quit your job? Looking for a new job takes a lot of effort. Here are some questions to consider from a recent article in Harvard Business Review to help you think through whether it is time to make that change. *Is Your Workplace Toxic? Do you have an abusive manager and is their … [Read more...] about Is it Time to Quit Your Job?
Focus Your Passion
We are all so very busy that it is sometimes easy to lose sight of our passion. Here are three steps you can take to focus your passion. First, take some quiet time and ask yourself the question: “What would the world look like if I could have it any way I wanted it?” As you answer this question, you will note that there is a big gap between the kind of world you … [Read more...] about Focus Your Passion