Don’t Be the Biggest Loser

The biggest loser conforms.

What’s left when you lose yourself?

You are your greatest contribution.

You are the biggest loser when you lose yourself.

Let’s get real about authenticity.

#1. Tap Your Roots
#2. Keep Your Hair
#3. Follow Love.
#4. Refuse Bribes

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Turn Pushback into Power

Don’t pushback on pushback.

Your idea is a little darling.

You want others to love your ideas, but it’s useful when they don’t.

When you identify with your ideas resistance hurts your feelings.

The way you handle friction shapes you and your future.

How to Shine During Job Interviews

Job interviews are tough. Here’s how to stand out.

#1. Answer the Question Behind the Question

Interviewers wonder, “Can I trust you with this role?” Go beyond answers. Provide evidence.

Connect responses to team or company results.

Begin by saying what you did. Stand out by explaining how you made things better for others.

Job Interviews: 5 Stupid Questions

“A job interview is a conversation between two liars.” Claudio Fernández-Aráoz

There are stupid questions. Make a list of 25 common job interview questions. Don’t ask any of them.

Here are 5 stupid questions you should never ask in a job interview.

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Your Greatest Advantage

You work to gain financial advantage.

You might also take a job to earn opportunities. Maybe you seek to work with a specific person. Or your goal could be learning new skills.

Sometimes your greatest advantage goes beyond making money.

Personal advantage is the spark, not the fire.

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7 Ways to Get More Done and Still Have Fun

Doing less with more is negligent. Efficiency takes you further than flopping around like a fish on the dock.

Greatness requires joy. More with less sounds fantastic until you burn up.

How can you get more done and still love what you do?