- Wise Words -
lessons from the top, middle and beginning

Careers are easy, right?  There's no need to learn more once we've graduated college? No! Careers are difficult and we never stop learning.  Wise Words is a series of columns written by professionals at all stages of their careers.  The goal is to set out the lessons they learned so that we can all be more effective in the workplace.

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Focus on the Results

It can be all too easy to focus on inputs. What did I do today? How many meetings did I attend? Did I clear my inbox?
This column written by a tech CEO explains that these inputs don't matter. Instead the focus should be on the outcome. On real business results. On the money! 

FOMO on the Promo?

Someone got promoted ahead of you? Relax, says this article there are good reasons why this may have happened so appreciate them.  Gives ideas on how to bounce back and ensure you don't get too much FOMO to distract you from your job and career!

International Edition

Working at a remote office is difficult. Working at a remote office in a different country with different communication styles and business cultures is truly tough.  Gabriel Medeiros' column sets out how to thrive in these circumstances.  

Coach Ron's 3

If Coach could take a mulligan he would have taken time out before college, saved more money and been more realistic about what his early roles should have been.
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Home Work

Working from home has a bad reputation. Some think if you work from home you're not really "working".  If done right though, you can be a more productive employee and build relationships despite being away from the office
This column is more than a work from home surivival guide. It is a Thirve-Al Guide!

Browned Out?

Browned out or entitled? That's your call, but this column on the "End-X" aka Xennials seems to point to that rather than them being entitled. Much like Gen-Y, the tail end of Gen-X don't have the advantages that the real Gen-X and Baby Boomers enjoyed and have more in common with Gen-Y!

Pinch of Salt

While advice is great we should take it all with a pinch of salt.  Other "advice" on our career diet includes taking time out between jobs, being open to meeting others and saving for that rainy day and retirement! ​

Mind the Gap

Tips for making the transition from the fabulous College life to the real world of work.  His advice ranges from getting into a healthy routine (just like mom says!) to how to manage relationships while ensuring you are noticed for the right reasons.

The First Two Years

Get the lessons and tips from someone who not just survived but thrived in their first two years in the workplace.  Lessons range from finding those hidden workplace teachers through to keeping your voice and speaking up even though you may feel a bit out of your depth as an ESP...

Layoff Recovery

You got laid off so you are a failure, right?  WRONG!!  In this insightful piece by Amber Miller she talks of the important lessons learned because of the experience, plus how putting these lessons into practice can make for a more successful career.

Nicely Does It

Len Ostroff provides his sage advice for Early Stage Professionals and focuses on business writing, career planning and most importantly the "power of nice".  Nicely does it!

Importance of Team

Stop with the jostling and competition with your peers.  In this networked world, building relationships with your peers is only going to help you succeed.  Jerry Wong sets out the key activities to this somewhat ignored topic.

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 USA Today Articles

USA Today - Device Addiction
This short piece goes through tactics on how to manage digital devices in the workplace.  Runs through the issues of being "always on" and provides best practice on how to make our digital devices work for us rather than be in control of us. 
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USA Today - Getting Started on LinkedIn
LinkedIn is a powerful tool and well worth using.  The column sets out the key tactics for getting started on LinkedIn and covers how to build your profile, how to expand your network and the importance of giving and getting recommendations. 
Click here read more on USA Today