How To Get Your Conference or Training Request Approved
I’m a strong believer in continual learning and keeping abreast of one’s field, not only because I like learning so much, but also because I know that a lack of learning leads to stagnation, boredom,...
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“who’s able here to honestly say ‘I have a great boss’?” two hands raised… 320 persons in the room… Via Daniel Glazman on Twitter Although I always identify myself as a technologist, I’ve been managing...
View ArticleUnderstand and Leverage Your Strengths
I like to know things about myself. Don’t you? I’ve taken personality tests and behavioral assessments to be more self-aware, to learn what I should focus on in my personal development efforts, and to...
View ArticleWorking On Weaknesses
Even Superman has a weakness. (One of mine is wanting to own lots of cool t-shirts, like this one.) In my last post, Understand and Leverage Your Strengths, I wrote about focusing on your strengths to...
View ArticleManaging, Mentoring, and Hiring: Why is it so damn hard?
The super-cool Think Brownstone stickers I gave away at BarCamp! I had the privilege of leading a problem solving discussion at BarCamp Philly this past Saturday. The session was proposed at the last...
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