Monthly Archives: August 2012

Come early, stay late

Posted on August 11, 2012 by David

Dedication. Willingness. Determination. While I am a proponent of the work-life balance (thank you Jeff for the reminders), there are times when there may not be a good substitute for working long hours. Deadlines, projects and extraordinary circumstances may call … Continue reading →

Posted in Career, Dedication, Determined, Hard Work, Loyalty, Maturity, Noticeable | 7 Comments

Plays well with others

Posted on August 10, 2012 by David

Whether you’re reading a eulogy or a resume, it is great that this can be said of you, “plays well with others. ” Are you a team player? If so, there’s a large complex project that could use someone like … Continue reading →

Posted in Motivation, Self Promotion, Team, Teamwork | 7 Comments

Provide solutions, not problems

Posted on August 9, 2012 by David

Do you communicate the struggles you have in your job? Not talking about complaining. There is a difference. Instead of sharing your concerns with management, how about following them up with a conversation that includes solutions? This type of approach … Continue reading →

Posted in Adjustments, Excuse, Seth Godin | 2 Comments

They can’t do it without you

Posted on August 7, 2012 by David

If your job was listed on an accounting ledger, would you be classified as an asset or a liability? What is your boss concerned with when he/she goes to sleep at night? If you want to make yourself an indispensable … Continue reading →

Posted in Attention to Detail, Character, Indispensable, Knowledge, Performance, Potential | Comments Off on They can’t do it without you

Learn your business

Posted on August 6, 2012 by David

What business are you in? How well do you know your industry? If you work for a large corporation you might not know everything that goes on. If you are an entrepreneur, you had better know everything that goes on. … Continue reading →

Posted in Challenge, Knowledge, Success | 5 Comments