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Finishing My First Half Marathon
This morning I ran the Country Music Half Marathon.
How to Get Your Boss Off Your Back
Many years ago, I had a boss that drove me crazy. He insisted on micro-managing me. He wanted to know every move I made. I had to furnish daily status reports with every call, every conversation, every project, etc. It really got to me. I tried to be patient, but I eventually quit. I just couldn’t succeed in that environment.
20 Things I Learned from My Bosses (Even the Bad Ones)
I’ve had more than 20 bosses in my career. I worked well with nearly all of them. Most of them were surprisingly average—even forgettable. One was brilliant and became a role model. But he was the exception.
How Do You Cope with Your Post-Vacation Workload?
Recently, I took a vacation with my family. I announced on my blog that I would be “unplugged” during this time. Philip wrote to ask me what I found when I returned and how I managed my “reentry.” He said…
Do You Know What You Are Especially Good At?
This is probably the most important question you could ever ask. The answer will determine how fast you advance in your career and, more importantly, how happy you are in your job. Many of us have had to figure it out the hard way—by trial and error.