How do you feel about the phrase: professional recalibration? The definition of recalibration is scientific. Recalibration involves making small changes to a device that measures something, in order to assure that the measurements are accurate. How accurately do you perceive your professional worth to your company and clients? Is it time for professional recalibration? Are… [Continue Reading]
My 2018 Summertime Professional Recalibration Mini Program
Creating a Balancing Act between Soft Skills and Hard Skills?
Compared to hard skills, acquired knowledge and professional core competencies, the term “soft skills” sounds wimpy and ineffective, doesn’t it? Perhaps that is why folks downplay the credibility of professions requiring an overload of soft skills, compared to hard skills. According to Wikipedia, the source of all knowledge in the galaxy, the definition of soft… [Continue Reading]
Why is Professional Change Professionally Uncomfortable?
Professional change happens, but not easily. First, you become less happy and content with your current job. Then, there is that hot new set of skills that can win you a career upgrade. However, currently, you are not quite qualified to take on the challenge. Also, you cannot understand why your boss doesn’t “see” –… [Continue Reading]
Professional Forward Momentum always is up to You
Our professional forward momentum is in our own hands. Not anyone else’s. Did you realize that? Yet so many of us hold ourselves back from moving forward, and not only professionally. Personally, as well. The cards of our self-fulfilling prophecies are front and center on the table when I work with small to mid-size manufacturers…. [Continue Reading]
Professional Development is about Something More
You are concerned about your professional development. You are a successful professional with a solid career track record. You enjoy your job and your co-workers. Your workplace environment is comfortable. Perhaps too comfortable. You have this nagging sense that there is “Something More” for you to do. You are just not quite sure what that… [Continue Reading]
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