by Mack | | Personal Mastery, Professional Development
We just examined the idea that we all have some impact on our balance at work. Equilibrium isn’t ideal as it means we are equal parts valuable and intolerable. The perfect situation is a balance heavy on the value side. It’s not hard to identify what works, it’s just...
by Mack | | Motivation, Personal Mastery, Professional Development
“He’s a real problem in the workplace,” says the HR Director. “Conflict, bad attitude, and a non-team player.” “Why is he still working here?” I ask incredulously. “Well he’s a genius at performing XYZ so we have no choice but to keep him. Can you recommend some...
by Mack | | Goal Setting, Networking, Personal Mastery, Professional Development
By now, if you’ve been reading my blog regularly, you know we’re working to rebuild your career into a dream career. Years ago, I taught a monthly career transition class to retiring senior military officers. Most of them were excited about the transition, but others,...
by Mack | | Goal Setting, Personal Mastery, Professional Development
Over the past week or so, we’ve explored the nuances and challenges of figuring out how to have a successful career. By now you know you can’t just “wing” it and expect to find the right job or career for yourself. We’ve also learned that figuring out your best career...
by Mack | | Goal Setting, Personal Mastery
Misery loves company. I thought that while living in the Washington, DC area for a merciless 13 years. I think about it every time I visit the DMV. I consider it each week during the summer when I travel by air. Here are my observations: While living in the DMV...
