As you begin your day, what’s the first thing that comes into your mind? Is it the same thing every day, or are your thoughts random? Maybe it’s a little of both. Now, what comes to mind when you think about your work? First word. Say it out loud. Maybe…
“The Big Game?” A college football rivalry championship? The high-stakes TV poker tournament? An Esports worldwide battle? Your professional life. Having a meaningful occupation is not a game. It’s work. Most people will have three career changes over their lifetime, with an average of 10 to 12 different jobs. The…
Rizz! Oxford University Press has announced its 2023 Word Of The Year. According to the Oxford Dictionary, rizz is a “colloquial noun, defined as “style, charm, or attractiveness…” It’s derived from the word charisma. The London-based publisher actually put it to a public vote among three additional finalists. “It speaks…
A Formula 1 car integrates approximately 14,500 parts before it is driven out onto the track. Oftentimes, you’ll hear drivers refer to these parts as bits. Each is carefully designed, built, and tested. According to motorsport.com, cars are required to, “run certain ‘standard’ parts and ‘prescribed’ parts…” However, there are…
My Monday evening “to do” list stared me down. I wanted to watch an NFL game. My NBA team was also playing, having lost the previous four games. A client’s book needed editing, and my email was mounting. I flipped the cover of my laptop open, with a thought process…
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics tracks daunting facts. Some 20 percent of businesses fail within the first two years. That figure more than doubles to 45 percent over the first five. Cold, hard truths. But what if your firm or organization is on its way? You’ve cleared the two-year…
pro·fes·sion·al: 1. participating for gain or livelihood in an activity or field of endeavor often engaged in by amateurs 2. exhibiting a courteous, conscientious, and generally businesslike manner in the workplace Professionals and “up and comers” alike oftentimes feel a sense of pressure to join organizations, societies, and other forums…