I’ll make this short and sweet. As an individual contributor, technical expertise and skill mastery set you apart from the pack. But advancement in your career, either as a technical manager or a high level technical expert requires something more, something different, something they don’t teach you in...
The Four Common Mistakes of First-Time Managers
If you are a manager for the first time, there is a strong likelihood that you got the job because you are good at what you do. Maybe even the best and the brightest. Please. Have a seat. I have some news for you. The job you have now...
Company Culture: Three Processes Needed to Attract and Retain Talent
Cultures are definable entities. Think of it this way. Culture answers the question, “What’s it like to work here?” Why is culture important? Because culture socializes people to the organization. Because it reinforces what is “acceptable” behavior. Because it reflects how people are treated and how they relate and...
Three Steps to Increase Your Impact on the Organization
Ever wondered how to: get people to listen to you? sell your ideas? get buy-in and commitment? increase your impact on the organization? Join the club. Your impact is directly tied to your ability to influence others. Influence is both a set of skills and a process honed through...
How to Think Strategically
Let me ask you a few questions. What did you do last Monday at this time? How about yesterday? When is the last time you felt like you were on top of your work, knowing where you were headed? How much time do you spend each week thinking, or just...
Secrets to Getting Noticed and Getting Ahead
Rose has worked as a marketing specialist at Health Partners for a year and a half, a successful IT software company specializing in healthcare reimbursements. She loves the work and the people, and by all accounts, she’s doing a great job. While she handles the day-to-day and the pace...