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Probability of Solving Problems

October 30, 2013 |
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The most successful people I have met in life understand this one principle.  

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Tip 2: Avoid Anchors

October 13, 2013 |
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Many years ago I stood with an older colleague on the deck of his beautiful home as we talked about where he was in life, the challenges he was facing, and the stress that was piled on him that most people did not know about.  On this occasion, he muttered a phrase that has stuck…

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Tip 1: Plan Deliberately

October 8, 2013 |
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As an officer in the United States Air Force I often heard the phrase “If you don’t have a plan, you are planning to fail.”  This wise counsel is not only great advice for leaders preparing for combat operations but it is crucial for those in the job market today looking to have success finding…

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8 Mistakes We Make that Lead to Unsatisfying Work

August 19, 2012 |
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Making mistakes is part of life.  We live and learn and hopefully get better over time.  Some mistakes can have ripple effects through our lives.  This is especially true in our careers.  I wrote 8 Mistakes We Make that Lead to Unsatisfying Work for Fox News to give advice to college students and those in mid career…

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