Even before I knew the term, I have felt like I am an expert-generalist. And while I felt drawn to it, I have felt that traditional career advice implied I was mistaken. So when I first became familiar with this term and the concept behind it, I felt like shouting Hallelujah!
In this post, I'll explain what an expert-generalist is, why you should consider becoming one, and a cool way to do it.
Read MoreWe’ve all heard the cliché before: don’t burn bridges.
When we say that, we mean that when we leave a job (presumably), we should not do things that will cause the people there to remember us poorly.
In general, this is good advice. All things being equal, I would advise this too.
But there’s more than just not destroying your reputation as far as your former boss and colleagues are concerned.
I think that there’s a huge opportunity (read: something most of us are not paying enough attention to) in the bridge building and maintenance business.
Read MoreIf you are an introvert, chances are you don’t like networking. In fact, you probably despise it. Rather have a root canal. Avoid it like the plague. Think it’s a four-letter word.
But networking doesn’t have to be so awful. It doesn’t have to be so dang hard. You could actually learn to <gasp> enjoy it!
First, let’s talk about your mindset – it’s probably on the wrong track, as most people’s is, with regards to networking. And once you change that, there are many actionable, doable strategies and techniques that you can begin to implement immediately to get you started networking in an introvert-friendly, easier way.
Read MoreDeveloping leaders and teams to improve the human side of work. Grow your leadership and interpersonal communication skills. Develop stronger teams and create employee engagement.
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