Archive for the ‘Protecting your position’ Category

Facebook could get you fired!

Monday, December 13, 2010 12:02 No Comments

I recently had the opportunity to talk with AZ Family TV about what was and wasn’t OK to talk about on Facebook — particularly in a workplace setting.

This was posted under category: Protecting your position, Technology tools

Career Security – Staying Employed

Thursday, October 28, 2010 14:01 No Comments

There is good advice today from Yahoo Finance:  “7 Tips for Staying Off the Chopping Block,” offered to avoid unwanted layoff in today’s uncertain economy. Nothing really surprising here, but it’s always good to remember what keeps you valuable in your employer’s eyes.  Paraphrased and in a nutshell –   Be a Team Player.  It [...]

This was posted under category: About Your Career, Protecting your position

Knowledge = Relationship Power

Wednesday, September 15, 2010 2:13 1 Comment

OK, let’s really drill down here for a moment. Suppose you had available specific detailed information about another person’s business position and responsibilities, career background and current aspirations and everything that personal considered important about her or his personal life (likes and dislikes, loved ones, friends, family, recreational activities, hobbies, etc., etc.). Now let’s assume [...]

This was posted under category: About Your Career, Career advancement, Encouraging teamwork, Getting recognition, Protecting your position