I resist using the Department of Labor’s “Dictionary of Occupational Titles” for anyone looking for new careers. Any narrow categorization of a person’s skills may overlook unique personal characteristics or interests. If you sell used binoculars on eBay and make $100,000 a year there may not be an occupational title description that fits that well. …
DetailsI once heard Robert Kiyosaki (Rich Dad Poor Dad) say that if you are going to have a voice and make a difference in the world you should expect to have 1/3 of the people love you, 1/3 hate you and 1/3 that just don’t care. What if you’re getting criticism from a coworker, or…
Details“Dan, the merry-go-round of my professional life has left me no farther than a few steps from where I got on and now with a weak stomach.” Thus began the description of life from a very “successful” attorney. Many times a career path starts because of circumstances, rather than priorities. Family expectations, chance occurrences, a…
DetailsI grew up in a Mennonite household. My Dad was the pastor of the little tiny church in our community and we didn’t do a lot of things other people did. We didn’t go to dances, movies, ballgames – and we sure didn’t wear neckties. All those things were signs of being in the “world.” …
DetailsRecently Joanne and I had dinner at one of our favorite restaurants. This restaurant opened last April – in the same location as a previously failed venture. They need an ongoing staff of about 35 people. In the 10 months since they have been open they have hired in excess of 850 people. That means…
DetailsLast week a 48 Days radio listener asked this question: “I am attending many conferences and meet-ups this year. What should be my main objective when I attend them. I hear some people say that 1 tip or takeaway could take my business to the next level which means I need to listen to the…
DetailsPodcast listener Adam asks: “A long term goal of mine is to have lunch with a billionaire. How I will get in front of them is not a concern, because I can figure that out, and I am not afraid of asking, except in this case, because I am afraid of wasting such an opportunity.…
DetailsHave you ever had that sensation of just taking off? You know the adrenaline rush of knowing you are going over the edge for your first bungee jump, or just at the peak of the first roller coaster drop, or ready to open the door for the first day of business. I’m in the middle…
DetailsI do a lot of interviews these days as the workplace continues to keep all of us on our toes. And it seems inevitable that the question about being in a “slow economy” comes up. I wish I could convey that whether or not we are in a slow economy is much like whether or…
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Joanne and I visited an artists’ conference recently. The room was filled with well-known and talented musicians and for the concluding evening session, a variety of those were invited up to play or sing. However, the talent was somewhat obscured as each artist, without exception, apologized in advance for what they were about to offer. These…
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