Eat Your Career

MAY 17, 2011

Here’s a hard truth that some of you will hate to hear: If you don’t stand up for yourself and specifically ASK for what you want, need and deserve in the workplace, you probably won’t get it. Most people (your managers, coworkers, clients, etc.) aren’t looking out for anyone but themselves. This shouldn’t surprise or anger you. Yet every day, I meet professionals who are unwilling to take responsibility for their own needs and desires because they’re afraid or embarrassed.

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Lateral Action

MAY 16, 2011

Every so often, someone unsubscribes from my blog or my free Creative Pathfinder course and leaves me some angry feedback. The gist of their complaint is that they signed up for some help with their creative career, and they don’t want to hear about marketing, sales or anything else to do with business. I know […]. The post Are You Looking for a Turtle with a Moustache?

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Eat Your Career

MAY 19, 2011

Let’s talk about your weaknesses, shall we? Yes, I’m looking at you. Take a seat. Get comfortable. I know it hurts to hear, but you’re not perfect. Don’t worry. No one expects you to be. We all have weaknesses because (surprise!) we’re human. Knowing them—and effectively addressing them—can be a powerful tool in the professional world. Pretending like they don’t exist, on the other hand, can have tragic consequences.

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Eat Your Career

MAY 24, 2011

I’m not naming names but I’ve worked for some pretty difficult people in my life. Oh, who am I kidding? They were jerks. It’s probably just the nature of the professional world. Some people are cut out for management and some aren’t. But what do you do when you’re stuck with a boss who’s a real pain in the you-know-what? Below, I’ve listed a few of my recommendations.

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Eat Your Career

MAY 12, 2011

In 1967, two psychiatrists named Thomas Holmes and Richard Rahe performed a rigorous study to better understand the correlation between stress and illness. Ultimately, they created the Homes and Rahe Stress Scale, a comprehensive list that ranks the 43 most stressful life events. ( You can see the list here. ). While much of the scale is predictable (death of a spouse ranks at the top of the list), there are several surprising things that stand out.

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Lateral Action

MAY 9, 2011

Photo by Pablo Contreras. Insanity is doing the same thing over and over again but expecting different results. Rita Mae Brown We cannot continue to do the same thing every day and hope to remain competitive. In business as well as in life, change is not a choice, it’s a must. The options are very […]. The post How Creativity Gives Entrepreneurs an Edge appeared first on Mark McGuinness | Creative Coach.

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Lateral Action

MAY 3, 2011

Illustration: Oscar Ramos Orozco. It’s holiday season here in the UK (apparently there was a wedding somewhere) so I’m taking a little blog interlude. But if you’d like a little creativity and productivity reading – and if you’d like to know why I keep a samurai sword handy in my office – hop over to […]. The post Eccentric Creative People appeared first on Mark McGuinness | Creative Coach.

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Eat Your Career

MAY 30, 2011

You’re invited to join me for this exclusive FREE webinar. I’ll be sharing tons of in-depth information about how to create and implement your own professional development plan. Whether you’re looking for a greater level of success and satisfaction in your current position or hoping to transition to a brand new career in the future, having a comprehensive plan is the most essential step toward achieving your goals.

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Lateral Action

MAY 31, 2011

If you ever struggle with seeing a creative challenge through from concept to completion, you’ll want to listen to this audio interview I’ve just recorded with Steven Pressfield, bestselling novelist, Hollywood screenwriter and author of the creativity classic The War of Art. Steve has just released a follow-up to The War of Art called Do […].

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Lateral Action

MAY 23, 2011

Creative people tend to have wide interests – it’s part of what makes us creative. But sometimes this blessing can turn into a curse, when we feel pulled in so many different directions that we don’t know which one to pick. This is the challenge facing Lateral Action reader Jonathan Price, who left this comment […]. The post Are You Torn Between Different Creative Ambitions?

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MAY 24, 2011

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MAY 24, 2011

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