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The Four Qs of Career Success

February 13 , 2014

The National Center for Education Statistics estimates there are 1,791,000 bachelor degree graduates in the class of 2013, many of whom will be entering the job market for the first time. At PwC, we will hire more than 7,000 new associates and interns this year. And this month we will promote 5,400...

Filed Under: Career Advice, Career & Money, Goals, goals, Success, success

Breaking Through The Wall

February 10 , 2014

Do you hit the wall at work? You know, that feeling at maybe 3pm where you feel almost frozen from your head to your toes, unable to focus, mind and body wanting to stop or scurry to a diversion of any kind. From art to athletics, from the studio to the office, hitting the wall happens to all of...

Filed Under: Career Advice, Focus, focus, Strategy, Your Career, your career

9 Qualities Of Truly Confident People

February 06 , 2014

First things first: Confidence is not bravado, or swagger, or an overt pretense of bravery. Confidence is not some bold or brash air of self-belief directed at others.

Filed Under: Confidence, leadership and management, Leadership and Management, Personality, personality, Your Career, your career

10 Things Extraordinary People Say Every Day

February 03 , 2014

Want to make a huge difference in someone's life? Here are things you should say every day to your employees, colleagues, family members, friends, and everyone you care about:

Filed Under: Communication, communication, Efficiency, efficiency, Good Habits, good habits, Quick Tips, quick tips

Are You A Hill-Finder Or A Hill-Taker?

January 30 , 2014

It's always exciting to hire someone who's talented and a good culture fit. But in my experience, it's easy to conflate that exciting person person's skill (and, importantly, passion) in planning and strategizing with his or her ability to execute an established mission. Especially from just a...

Filed Under: Cognitive Ability, cognitive ability, Insights, insights, Personality, personality, Psychology, psychology

Four Principles to Inspire Innovation

January 27 , 2014

When I think about the past, present and future of the aerospace industry, I keep coming back to innovation as the common thread. And while we all know about the great innovations of the past, the crucial question to answer for tomorrow is: How do we inspire continued innovation into the future?

Filed Under: Big Ideas & Innovation, Big Ideas & Innovation, innovation, Innovation, inspiration, Inspiration, Your Career, your career

Don't Be A Robot

January 23 , 2014

Have you gone a little too rigid? The formalities of the professional world may leave you stuck in a web of thoughtlessness.

Filed Under: Behavior in the Workplace, behavior in the workplace, Career Advice, Good Habits, good habits, Happiness

Don’t Be Afraid To Ask For Help

January 21 , 2014

Many of the smartest people I have known have listened more than they spoke. And many of the strongest people I have known, freely enlist the help of many around them rather than going their difficulties on their own.

Filed Under: Attitude, Communication, communication, Good Habits, good habits, Professional Development, professional development

9 Reasons Why You Must Update Your LinkedIn Profile Today

January 16 , 2014

Over the past decade, LinkedIn has become an essential personal branding tool. It has never been more important to build and maintain a stellar LinkedIn profile. The virtual professional network has morphed from an online resume and networking site to a comprehensive personal branding resource....

Filed Under: Branding, branding, LinkedIn, Social Impact, Social Media

To Understand Leadership, Study "Followership"

January 13 , 2014

I was at a conference with 50 or so chief learning officers last week and we had a number of discussions about leadership.

Filed Under: Career Advice, leadership and management, Leadership and Management, Professional Development, professional development, Your Career, your career