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Here’s a shout out to everyone who has helped someone start in a new career, industry, or education. It’s a great thing when people with authority, influence, or knowledge use their position to help someone with their first steps on a new journey. They are like an Angel Investor that Read More …
“You are not here merely to make a living. You are here in order to enable the world to live more amply, with greater vision, with a finer spirit of hope and achievement. You are here to enrich the world, and you impoverish yourself if you forget the errand.” – Read More …
“Work for a cause, not for applause. Live life to express, not to impress. Don’t strive to make your presence noticed just make your absence felt.” – Unknown I pinned these words on my board at work because they describe a work ethic I see in some people. I admire Read More …
Labor Day is a tribute to the contributions American workers have made to the strength, prosperity, and well-being of our country. The US Congress designated the first Monday in September as a holiday in June of 1894. On this Labor Day, after completing a do-it-yourself home fix-up project, I reflected Read More …
Part 2 of 3 – The Truth is…. I’ll share some truths about developers, managers, and processes in IT. Just what is an IT Manager? The management career path in the Information Technology field is often a major “fork in the road” or decision point. Individuals weigh options between maintaining Read More …
I have weekly one-on-ones with my boss and direct reports. Meeting regularly with my boss is an important element of my work week. I use the time to explore ideas, ask for broader company information, and request additional help for some initiatives. So I find it strange when I talk Read More …
We live in an age of specialization. You see it in the medial profession, in corporate america, and in professional sports. One area where I have not noticed a great deal of content about specialization is in career mentoring. Career mentoring itself gets a great deal of thought in books, Read More …