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Tag Archives: career
A better way to identify and develop talented people
One of the biggest tragedies of modern management is our approach to finding and developing talented people. For recruiting, we use top schools and other brokers to identify the talent for us. For people already inside the firm, we construct … Continue reading
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Working out loud when you’re looking for a new career
Suppose you’re looking to do something new. Maybe you don’t enjoy what you’re doing or you got laid off and want to try something else. What would you do? How would you discover what you like and the relevant opportunities … Continue reading
Career Day
Last week, I was at my son’s middle school for Career Day. I struggled a bit as I thought of how to describe what I do and whether it would be relevant to 11- and 13-year olds. Could I show … Continue reading
Working out loud: my own story
“You should tell that story more.” I was having lunch with a friend, talking about how I wound up in my current role. I describe my job as “making work more effective and fulfilling”. But there was no such job … Continue reading
Working out loud: Getting started
When it comes to career opportunities, working out loud is the great equalizer. It enables everyone to demonstrate what they can do and opens up access to people and possibilities. It’s not just for senior management or for extroverts. If … Continue reading
Working out loud: leveraging other networks
Recently, I’ve been talking to dozens of people about career insurance – how working out loud can help them shape their reputation and control their career. In almost every conversation, people were unsure of how to build a purposeful network. … Continue reading
Working out loud & the rise of the introverts
The idea of working out loud – using social platforms to make your work observable and to narrate your work in progress – is becoming more popular. Yet even some who see the value of working out loud will say it’s … Continue reading
If someone offered you free career insurance, would you take it?
In a time of economic uncertainty, a lot of people are worried about finding fulfilling work or just keeping whatever job they have. If you knew free career insurance existed and would give you access to more opportunities, would you … Continue reading
The paradox of “they”
“I wish they would recognize my work.” “If only they would listen.” “They laid off people today.” Just this week, I thanked them for an opportunity and cursed them when they slighted me. Who’s “they”? It’s personal Your access to … Continue reading
Reputation patterns: Becoming an expert in your firm
At work, I’m seeing more and more people shape their reputation and take control of their careers. Some are learning how to do it via formal training. Many more, though, are simply making the most of our new social collaboration … Continue reading
