“Human Filing Cabinets?
I ran across this term a couple of years ago in reference to office buildings — and it made my skin crawl. Much has been said about the depersonalization of the modern technology worker’s work space. How can one be…
Just a Job
Hourly pay will keep you poor
In challenging times I see people managing their money better. And I commend them on getting involved with Dave Ramsey’s Financial Peace University as thousands of you have done. But here’s an important principle — Not only is it important…
The Virtual “Yes” Man
Someone alerted me to this recently and I just had to pass it along. Would you like some of those great lines to kiss up to your boss? Here….let me carry those boxes. Why that’s the most sensible thing I’ve…
I can’t afford to follow my dream – really??
I can’t afford to follow my dream…. “Dan, In a recent 48 Days Online Radio Show you said, “Choose the life you want first. Find the community where you’d like to live. As important as I think work is, I…
Pregnant but needing a job
Here’s a recent question: “Dan, I’m seven months pregnant and trying to change careers. I am a petite person; therefore, I can easily hide my current condition. I have an interview later this week; it is with a company that…
Will an MBA open all the doors?
Here’s a recent 48 Days On-Demand Radio question: Dan, I am 32 years old and I have just started an MBA program at Auburn University because I have spent the past 5 years in a very technical/engineering position at the…
Outta Work but headed for “Work I Love”
Last week I sent out a note in our weekly newsletter that mentioned if you are out of work right now you could send a brief note to [email protected] explaining how you lost your job and what you are moving…
Just an ordinary person with a passion – Pencils of Promise
I recently listened to Pat Flynn interview Adam Braun (Pencils of Promise) on his Smart Passive Income podcast. I immediately bought Adam’s new book – The Promise of a Pencil: How an ordinary person can create extraordinary change – …
We won’t promote you – you work too hard
A couple of years ago I heard a work story most of us would refuse to believe as I was listening to the EntreLeadership Podcast hosted by Chris LuCurto. Chris interviewed Joe Scarlett – former CEO of Tractor Supply Company…
The Shallow Waters of Avarice
The lead-in question on the information requested when I coach someone personally is this: “Briefly describe your current work situation.” Here is a recent response: “Antithetical to my personal and professional expectations. Unfulfilling on multiple levels: Lack of meaning and…