I was struck this week by learning about two couples consisting of individuals who at first glance would seem to be totally incompatible, but who were able to build successful relationships despite huge fundamental differences. The first of these was…
“I never finish things that I start.” “I’m someone who’s completely uncoordinated.” “I never plan things out – they just happen.” “I always do things at the last minute.” “I have no self control.” “I’m really bad when it comes…
Having the proper kind of energy is essential to realigning your work/life balance. I’m not just talking about “energy” in the sense we usually mean: “get up and go,” or “fire in the belly,” but more about a positive attitude…
Stuart MilesAn out of alignment Work / Life balance (guess which side is generally overweighted!) is a problem many clients want my help in solving. There are two principal aspects to solving this problem: changing one’s actions and realigning one’s…
I had intended to write about either the right mindset to approach the development of a Career Plan B, or about half full and half empty glasses, but I spent such a wonderful and fascinating 5 days in MN, IA,…
“Huh?” you might think. “I’m in control of my mind. I decide what to think, and when.” But for most people that’s frequently not true. The mind is constantly generating thoughts, and too often one of those thoughts can capture…
Over the past couple of weeks I’ve encountered a larger-than-normal spate of requests from third parties concerned about the career welfare of significant others in their lives: From a sister whose brother is ending a twenty year engagement as a…
No matter at which career stage you find yourself, or whatever your career trajectory, it is almost certain that you can do more to “get ahead” (whether that means more responsibility, more pay, a better title, higher internet visibility, or…
Saturday’s New York Times contained an opinion piece entitled “Why You Will Marry the Wrong Person.” I’m not quite as pessimistic as the author (Alain de Boton) but I thought that some of his observations were definitely worth sharing,…
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