Category: Smart Career Moves: Self Leadership

A Proven Recipe to Succeed Professionally in a Virtual Work World

One Proven Recipe for Making Virtual Work Dreams Come True

7 Ways to Find Meaning at Work

David Brooks and Arthur Brooks offer advice on how to turn a job into a vocation. Source: 7 Ways to Find Meaning at Work

Rosenblum: Workplace martyrs, please take your vacation! – StarTribune.com

“It’s the feeling that I’ll just be under an avalanche if I take time off,” said Ellen Galinsky, president of the New York-based Families and Work Institute. Source: Rosenblum: Workplace martyrs, please take your vacation! – StarTribune.com

News Flash… Oprah Needs People. So Do You.

Oprah Winfrey has long believed in community; now she’s leading a global community. She always knew that being connected makes life easier, placing high value and trust in her friends like Gayle King. They and others built Oprah’s business empire together. Now Oprah’s sharing a secret she’s found recently that helps her to more easily …

What Do Women’s Career Paths Really Look Like?

Clearing up workplace myths, a well written article loaded with powerful data. There are differences in who can find steady, full-time work. Source: What Do Women’s Career Paths Really Look Like?

Rosie’s Story – How I Transformed My Career Using Social Media

Last week Charlie talked about Making Your NetWork. I’m a hard core advocate, teacher and practitioner of digital and local networking. My commitment to my network goes deep and long. When Charlie and I were talking about how much more critical our professional networks are today than they were 20 years ago. (He and I …

Change is great! YOU go first!

This week’s blog post is over at www.TheSmartWorkplace.com, our permanent home. Here’s the link! Change is GREAT! You Go First.

What Am I Wearing? Success can Include Flip Flops

What Am I Wearing? Success can include flip flops.

Ready to Monkey Around Making A SMART Workplace?

It’s the Chinese New Year, the Year of the Monkey. This seems the perfect time to launch The Smart Workplace blog because, according to the ancient Chinese zodiac, 2016 is destined to be a year infused with exuberance, unconventional problem-solving, and increased communication. This blog is all about that! I’m exuberant about the 2nd edition …