VIDEO: Why You Will Fail To Have A Great Career

This a great companion piece to the last post, serendipitously sent to me by a friend (thanks Jan Castro). Larry Smith hits it out the park with equal parts pathos, passion, and persuasion. Watch it here. Enjoy! … [Read more...]

Are You a Victim of the Diminishing Dreams Syndrome?

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When I was in high school, I dreamt of someday owning a huge firm. Then I entered college. When I was in college, only the ones with the highest grades were given the most recognition. So I figured, only they could one day "own a company." So, from thereon, I dreamt of becoming a high-ranking corporate employee - perhaps a C-whatever-O! Then I joined a corporation. I came in as an entry-level HR Officer. The more I learned about my field, the more I realized how incredibly difficult it is to overcome my chosen corporate function and make truly strategic decisions. So, from thereon, I dreamt of becoming a "Head of HR" one day. Moreover, I also saw that in corporations, … [Read more...]

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