Outliers: The Story of Success
by Malcolm GladwellHave you read it? Post a comment!
Friday, June 19, 2009
Maven Reading: "Outliers: The Story of Success" by Malcolm Gladwell
The Corporate Maven recommended summer reading list contains one seriously MUST read for anyone who wants to understand how successful people get that way. Some amazing stories about hockey players, students, lawyers and tech geniuses like Steve Jobs and Bill Gates. Great insight for managers, parents & educators as well.
Outliers: The Story of Success by Malcolm Gladwell
Have you read it? Post a comment!
Outliers: The Story of Success
by Malcolm GladwellHave you read it? Post a comment!
Monday, June 15, 2009
Grooming matters so get "dressed" before you go to work (or interview)
Great article yesterday on Dressing for job interviews in L.A. - Los Angeles Times. Even thought article says "in L.A." I found the advice to be applicable no matter where you live.
Careless grooming is a big Corp Maven pet peeve. In fact, I would advise that you read the article even if you are feeling secure in your present job. As much as we all strive for our "individualism" and don't want to take orders from "the man" (who ever that is), good grooming and dressing for success can make the difference between being considered for a promotion or being abandoned in your lonely cubicle. Even if the workplace is casual, there really is no reason for coming to work in board shorts and sandals... unless, of course, you get paid to surf (surfing the web does not count).
CareerBuilder.com writer Anthony Balderrama recently posted an article on cnn.com/living titled "What not to wear to work." Lots of good advice in this article as well. My personal favorite paragraph from Anothony's post:
"Don't get lazy
Once you've been on a job long enough, you can be tempted to throw on whatever's clean (or clean enough) and stumble to work. Employers don't stop assessing your work ethic once you pass your first-year anniversary. Your appearance is a constant factor in how others perceive you and your professionalism." -- Anthony Balderrama, http://www.careerbuilder.com/
Maven advice: Don't be afraid to stand out from the rest of the worker bees. Get "dressed" before you go to work.
Careless grooming is a big Corp Maven pet peeve. In fact, I would advise that you read the article even if you are feeling secure in your present job. As much as we all strive for our "individualism" and don't want to take orders from "the man" (who ever that is), good grooming and dressing for success can make the difference between being considered for a promotion or being abandoned in your lonely cubicle. Even if the workplace is casual, there really is no reason for coming to work in board shorts and sandals... unless, of course, you get paid to surf (surfing the web does not count).
CareerBuilder.com writer Anthony Balderrama recently posted an article on cnn.com/living titled "What not to wear to work." Lots of good advice in this article as well. My personal favorite paragraph from Anothony's post:
"Don't get lazy
Once you've been on a job long enough, you can be tempted to throw on whatever's clean (or clean enough) and stumble to work. Employers don't stop assessing your work ethic once you pass your first-year anniversary. Your appearance is a constant factor in how others perceive you and your professionalism." -- Anthony Balderrama, http://www.careerbuilder.com/
Maven advice: Don't be afraid to stand out from the rest of the worker bees. Get "dressed" before you go to work.
Friday, June 12, 2009
A good time to start your own business?
Seems to be the topic of the day... should I start my own business? Well, a lot of the experts are saying that yes, it is. Here are a few blog posts and articles from recent weeks:
If you are thinking about starting your own business, use these tips to avoid some of the most common pitfalls!
- bigthink.com/anitacampbell - Opportunity Opens the Door When the Competition Is Distracted
- eHow.com - How to Start a Business During the Recession
- USATODAY.com - Time to start your business may be now
If you are thinking about starting your own business, use these tips to avoid some of the most common pitfalls!
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