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Summoning the Courage to Make a Career Pivot

There is no change without risk. When you are considering a job change or career pivot, it can be scary. After all, there's risk involved in leaving a job that you're familiar with. There's also risk in staying. Here are lessons I learned when I left my job.

I hate my job and I can’t find the corkscrew!

Sometimes when we are stressed at work, we may resort to less than healthy coping mechanisms. It's important to recognize when you need to take productive action to change your situation and look for a new job or career to manage your health and stress.

The Five Harsh Truths About Micromanagers

If you've worked for a micromanager or if you have a little bit of the tendency yourself, there are a few truths that will help you overcome the obstacles associated with micromanaging.

What’s Career Santa bringing you this year?

Like a child who no longer believes in Santa, too often we can give up on believing we can get true satisfaction from our careers. However, when you clarify and ask for what you want career-wise you're more likely to get it.

Should I stay or should I go: Career advice from The Clash

In your career it can be hard to decide sometimes whether to wait out times of disruption or leave to find greener pastures. The Clash song "Should I stay or should I go?" illustrates this quandary very well. Here are some tips on how to deal with the situation.

Say No in Order to Say Yes for Career Success

It's a small word but it's one of the most powerful in the universe -- no! When you learn to say no it gives you the power to say yes to the activities that will help you succeed in your career.

More work, no raise? Strategies to come out ahead

In times of crisis or transition you may hear someone say, "Keeping your job is the new raise." While you may be grateful to be employed, it still doesn't feel good to work harder for the same or less money. Here are some strategies for coming out on top when this happens to you.

Everything you want starts with an idea

You’re able to create something out of literally nothing. Your thoughts have energy, and some say that you wouldn’t imagine a possibility unless it has the potential to become real.

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