The Tugboat Theory: Are You in the Right Vehicle for Success?
Big ships and tugboats are entirely different machines, and the captains who steer them serve very different roles. This rule shows up in our careers – it’s hard for someone who thrives in a start-up to excel in a large corporation, and the people who are great in corporate would struggle in a more entrepreneurial […]
Million Dollar Careers: Throwing the Red Flag Makes Your Business Better
In football, throwing a red flag allows a coach to contest the ref’s decision. It installs an extra layer of accountability and fairness. In military operations, we red team our strategies to identify weaknesses that can be improved upon. Corporate organizations and businesses can benefit from the same approach. Having someone on the team who […]
Million Dollar Careers: The Best Resumes Tell Stories
Most resumes, even the ones with the most impressive accomplishments, are nothing more than a list of boring bullet points. If you’re trying to get a great job with a profile that’s devoid of personality and storytelling, it’s going to be really hard to stand out. Everyone has an incredible story to tell about their […]
Are You The Office Naysayer? Why Whining & Gossiping Is Ruining Your Career
One of the fastest ways to tank a career with a lot of potential is to be the guy or gal known for gossiping, whining and loudly airing discontent. It drags down the morale of the whole office and you become a cancer the company desperately wants to cut out. Instead of being the resident […]
Million Dollar Careers: The Measure of a Great Organization
The mark of a great organization is a leader who empowers their people to make decisions at a tactical level; and employees who can advocate for change within the system. When business owners micromanage and smother their top talent, they make progress impossible. When employees complain about the shortcomings of the company without coming up […]
Million Dollar Career Series: If It’s Not a Hell Yes!! It’s a No
Too many people find themselves stressed and burnt out – not because their lives are too busy, but because they’re piling on way more BS on their plates than they need to. Our lives would be way easier if we followed this simple golden rule: if it’s not a hell yeah, it’s a no. Whether […]
Million Dollar Careers: Why Keeping it Simple is a Great Strategy
In today’s fast-paced world of algorithms and shiny objects, people overcomplicate career and business success, but just like in fitness, committing to a few simple actions is what drives results. The simpler we make things, the better we get at our jobs, and the faster we get to our goals. How do we simplify what […]
3 Ways Guaranteed To Get You The Big Promotion
Everyone wants to land that big promotion, but when it comes down to snagging the role, many of us find ourselves stuck. So, how can we get unstuck? What would it take for us to impress the leadership in our organizations so much so that we’re the natural choice, when it comes to promotions? In […]
If You Want A Million Dollar Career, Start With The End in Mind!
Everyone wants to have a million dollar career, but when it comes down to thinking of how we’ll get there, things tend to get foggy. The only way to reach our goals is by getting practical and tactical. We can’t expect to see big results if we’re not actively planning how to attain them. How […]
3 Ways To Ace Your Next Performance Review
News Flash!! The Performance Review doesn’t need to be a nerve-wracking experience. All it takes is a confidence. In this episode, Robert Houghton and I share strategies on how to master the art of the performance review and get your career to the next level. “The minute you go into a performance review, understand where […]