I’m not an expert, but …
I’ve been working toward expertise in various areas for most of my adult life. In college, I pushed myself to master a challenging technical field (electrical engineering); after graduation, I…
You Should Test That
David Rodnitzky, CEO and founder of the marketing agency 3Q Digital, is known for frequently repeating the phrase “You should test that.” These days, that’s not an uncommon statement for…
Independence Day: Declare Your Freedom!
Have you read the U.S. Declaration of Independence? You might be familiar with some of the opening lines, including the iconic passage: We hold these truths to be self-evident, that…
Four Tips for Building Your Professional Ally Network
I once worked with a mentee who wanted to move up to a director-level role. She’d been working hard and doing all the right things — managing her budget and…
Your Career Arc: Navigating Change by Zooming Out
If you’ve ever stood at a professional crossroads, you know that choosing a next step can feel like one of the most stressful and uncertain decisions you’ll make in your…
Work-Life Balance: Playing the Long Game
“Balance” is something we all seem to be seeking, whether in our diets, our perspectives, or the tradeoffs we make between our personal and professional lives. But personally, I find…
Career planning: Finding the confidence to say “no”
Think about the last time you said “no” to someone, either in a personal or a professional context. How did it feel? For many of you, declining that ask or…
Maintaining Your Brand: Personal Branding (Part Four)
“No man ever steps in the same river twice, for it’s not the same river and he’s not the same man.” – Heraclitus We’ve arrived at the final post in…