Solve Problems Often

Unless you have an unimpeachable reputation at the top of your field forever and always, you’ll need to do things other people want you to do. So, when you take on a position, try and figure out what’s bothering the person who’s employing you. Sometimes it’s not what you’re hired to do, but if youContinue reading “Solve Problems Often”

Shadow Boxing the Starting Skills

To get a great job, you need to demonstrate skills and capabilities in excess of other people. What you offer must be a unique value proposition. After all, why would someone hire a worse candidate relative to a better candidate. This creates a race to the top with certifications, degrees, credentials, etc. Because it’s hardContinue reading “Shadow Boxing the Starting Skills”