Want To Get a Leg Up at Work? Become an ANIMAL!
Grrrrr!
In today's highly-competitive world, you need to go the extra mile to prove that you are worthy of that new job or promotion, that high-profile project, or that new client. Why should someone pick you, rather than the next guy... or the next guy in line behind him? There is ALWAYS someone waiting in the shadows to eat your lunch if you are not watching... and holding a big stick...
For Cryin' Out Loud... Start Writing!
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You Know More Than You Think!
As I stated in my previous post, '7 Ideas For Breaking Into a Career You Can Be Truly Proud Of' (http://www.tonyzink.com/content/7-ideas-breaking-career-you-can-be-truly-proud), once you have identified a field of interest and educated yourself in that field, a great way to get some attention is by sharing your knowledge and skills with others through publishing. There is no better way to let the masses know that you are an expert, and it has never been easier to set up your very own virtual soap box...
A Dangerous Lie
(This guest post was contributed by Elizabeth Grace Saunders; more information about Elizabeth and her Schedule Makeover coaching is provided at the end of this post.)
Have You Seen Better Days?
There are so many people who:
* Have a knot in the pit of their stomach
* Work to the wee hours of the morning or pull all-nighters
* Feel burnt out
* Struggle to be "present"
* Don't take care of their bodies
* Don't move forward on their goals
* Struggle to maintain meaningful relationships
And yet fear admitting that they can't go on like this because they allow a little voice in their heads to control their every move...
7 Ideas For Breaking Into a Career You Can Be Truly Proud Of
What Would You Rather Be Doing?
Too many people show up at work every day, put in their time, and run out the door at 5:01pm. They then race home to do the things that they REALLY want to be doing, such as changing the oil in their motorcycle, cooking a delicious dinner, playing their guitar, or playing with their dog. These folks go to work because they HAVE to... not because the WANT to. Does this describe you?
Comedy Relief: These Amps Go To 11... Lego-style
Well, It's One Louder, Isn't It?
I finally watched the mock-u-mentary "This Is Spinal Tap" last night (it's free if you have Comcast on demand!); I play guitar and bass in a rock band with no name, and we sometimes joke about the Spinal Tap movie clip where they talk about their guitar amps that "go to 11"...
Another Secret for Zooming Out: Think Like Steven Spielberg
Lights! Camera! Action!
As I stated in my previous post, 'What Michael Jackson Can Teach You About Zooming Out' (http://www.tonyzink.com/content/what-michael-jackson-can-teach-you-about-zooming-out), one technique for Zooming Out and obtaining a wider perspective on your interests, your job, your career, and the overall market is "leaving the dancefloor" and going up to the "balcony". With this wider perspective, it can be easier to analyze a situation, make decisions, and guide your career and overall livelihood. For some people, this may not come naturally and will take practice...
What Michael Jackson Can Teach You About Zooming Out
Do I Really Look Like That?
International superstar Michael Jackson was perhaps most famous around the world for was is amazing music, dancing, and choreography skills. Part of what made his work so great was his ability to Zoom Out and visualize which music would sound good, which dance moves would look good, and how those pieces fit together. Many of us remember how amazing the Thriller video looked when it was first released; do you think that would have turned out as great without weeks of rehearsals... and backing away from time to time to look at it from a wider perspective?
5 Ways That Zooming Out Can Help Your Career
How Does It Look From Back Here?
One of the most important things that I've learned during the past several years of my career is the ability to Zoom Out... or the ability to stop what I'm doing, back away from the situation, and look at it from a wider (or different) perspective. This might seem like common sense to many people, but here are a few examples of what Zooming Out has allowed me to do with my work...
