Comments on: How to step up and have anything but a normal career

By: Marta

Marta — Wed, 23 Jun 2010 22:18:43 +0000

Such an insightful post! The video is uber fun! I’m gonna share the quote with my friends! “Sometimes you just have to make the leap and build your wings on the way down” =-)

By: How to get a raise in the recession | Modite

How to get a raise in the recession | Modite — Mon, 14 Sep 2009 02:19:40 +0000

[...] Future Opportunity (and taking on more responsibility) Once you master your initial set of responsibilities, it’s time to start looking for more. You should first look for the low-hanging fruit; tasks that have been overlooked in which you can easily shine in. This might be tracking and measurement, or the suggestion of a weekly meeting. Whatever it is, you should make sure your superiors know you are looking to do and be more. [...]

By: Trying isn’t good enough | Modite

Trying isn’t good enough | Modite — Tue, 26 May 2009 00:37:30 +0000

[...] much, I ran some errands,” I replied on a Saturday night out at the bar, trying to be normal. Going out with friends for the first time in a long time. Friends that were good enough to forget [...]

By: 13 Ways to Achieve Exceptional Client Service This Week | Dot Connector

13 Ways to Achieve Exceptional Client Service This Week | Dot Connector — Wed, 15 Apr 2009 16:29:06 +0000

[...] Develop your gut instincts and trust them. Clients will ask for your opinions. Don’t sound weak by being diplomatic. Give your honest opinions with implied conviction. Don’t steamroll or bulldog your Clients, but be firm whenever you give your opinions. Don’t let a fear of being wrong hold you back. Risk normalcy. [...]

By: If you’re not growing, you’re dying. « Politicoholic by Nisha Chittal

Fri, 20 Feb 2009 01:56:26 +0000

[...] doing the same routine every day — do something new. Do something crazy. Do it because you know you will grow from it, not just for the sake of your resume. And if you don’t want to grow, something is wrong with [...]

By: Modite by Rebecca Thorman - Real-life disclosures on the myth of work/life balance

Tue, 10 Feb 2009 03:35:23 +0000

[...] is made all the more difficult because like I mentioned, we’re both busy, and I want the career, the relationship, the blog, the time to exercise and hang out with my friends and call my [...]

By: Forget careers. Blogging changes lives « Politicoholic

Forget careers. Blogging changes lives « Politicoholic — Fri, 12 Dec 2008 17:56:25 +0000

[...] and not someone who maintains it. I no longer want to be part of the norm. As one blogger said, that’s fifth place, when I know I want first. But if your presence is never known, how will you make an impact? How will you leave your mark? [...]

By: Modite - Social media is difficult like intimacy

Modite - Social media is difficult like intimacy — Thu, 18 Sep 2008 04:43:01 +0000

[...] wherever you want, that takes some gall. It’s such a big responsibility. This is why a lot of people – and a lot more companies – fail at social media. Because we all [...]

By: Women will lead Generation Y – what will men do? | Bizzy Women

Women will lead Generation Y – what will men do? | Bizzy Women — Wed, 03 Sep 2008 14:46:55 +0000

[...] really like alpha males – Hercules is the latest and perhaps greatest example in my line-up. Johannes is another. But these male [...]

By: Find Leadership Opportunities By Focusing On Your Strengths : Brazen Careerist

Find Leadership Opportunities By Focusing On Your Strengths : Brazen Careerist — Mon, 16 Jun 2008 11:11:52 +0000

[...] Someone had to do it. It was funny because I wasn’t sure what was going wrong until I read this blog post last month. People are afraid to take charge because of the possibilities and the responsibility [...]