If you haven’t seen the documentary film “Decoding Deepak” by Gotham Chopra who chronicles his father and spiritual guru, Deepak Chopra you can still apply the lessons to your life and career. Rohit Bhargava, adjunct faculty in Marketing at Georgetown University distilled some of the film’s best leadership and marketing lessons in a recent article. Here are the highlights: ... Read more

Regardless of if you are a seasoned C-level executive, a first time job seeker, or an entrepreneur, there are plenty of lessons to be learned throughout your career journey. Some are more obvious than others; some you still don’t quite implement even though you know they are important. Keep these lessons shared by Chuck Hollis, VP and Global Marketing CTO of EMC Corporation, top of mind; you’ll be able to stay a step ahead of your peers. ... Read more

If you have been wondering: when should you stay versus when is it time to leave your current position, I suggest you make an informed decision using criteria that is important for you. Identified below are some of the data points and scenarios that I have experienced or that have been told to me during coaching sessions with clients who are contemplating the pros and cons of staying or leaving their employer. Of course, the information has been disguised to maintain confidentiality. ... Read more

Have you ever thought about whether you want services or products as your career focus? Understanding the differences between these two possibilities can help you to choose or change to a work direction that is best for your interests, personality, and skills. I interviewed people with both of these types of careers to get their [...] ... Read more

A friend of mine (I’ll call him Bob) landed a job after a very proactive, and anxiety-ridden, search, and just completed 5 weeks of very intensive training. As I was congratulating him on completing that training, he told me that his boss in this new company was just fired. Uh oh … the voices in my head became almost audible. As we talked about what his steps might be in executing a solid career management plan, Bob said you know Cindy, “once I start with a company, I am loyal to a fault. I don’t want to be looking for a job; I want to give the company 150%.” It is definitely a character value I hear often from my Finance Chiefs. Well he shouldn’t be “looking for a job.” But he (and you) should … ... Read more

I meet some of my clients after they have completed an MBA program. Some of them have previous work experience in totally unrelated fields and assume that the MBA is an automatic ticket to a new job, a management role, and a higher salary. And often they are very disappointed when they realize that the MBA is not the golden ticket they thought it would be. Before returning to school for an MBA, ask yourself these questions. Why you are considering the MBA? If it is to learn the curriculum that is taught, great. If you are doing it because you think you will earn more money, tread carefully. Earning an MBA does not guarantee you will be paid better than your non MBA counterparts. And they may have gained valuable practical work experience while you were spending your time learning the theories behind management in school. Does the MBA support the career you have already started or take you in a totally new direction? If the MBA builds... ... Read more

The Compliment The greatest leadership competency compliment I ever received was from a subordinate who said : “Christine, you have a natural talent to show us the future.”  I liked the fact that she recognized my visionary talent. In fact, I reveled in it and I mentally patted my psyche on the back for several days. What I Didn’t Know Then What I didn’t know then – I could get ahead of my team – far ahead of my team and leave them thinking:          

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This maxim really applied to me a few months ago. To save a dollar or two, I bought the cheapest toothbrush in the store – and ended up paying hundreds of dollars after the rough bristles damaged my dental work. Of course, it can be difficult to tell when you’re being frugal and when you’re being “pound foolish.” The area becomes even greyer when it comes to your career. Isn’t the point of a job to MAKE money? Why would you need to spend anything? Consider the following: ... Read more

Was quoted in this article. Thanks Beth! The sky is the limit when kids think about what they want to be when they grow up. Become the first female president? Colonize the moon? Play both pro hockey and pro baseball?... ... Read more

Today’s career profile features Bronson Dunbar, a Graphic Designer and Web Developer. I interviewed Mr. Dunbar to find out what he does at work during a typical day, what skills he uses in his job, and what career advice he has for people considering graphic design and web development as a career. Bronson, how would [...] ... Read more