http://www.examiner.com/x-13474-Minneapolis-Career-Resiliency-Examiner?cid=exrss-Minneapolis-Career-Resiliency-Examiner en-us Mon, 23 Nov 2009 09:44:33 -0700 Tue, 17 Nov 2009 07:18:12 -0700 BlogCFC http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss http://www.examiner.com/x-13474-Minneapolis-Career-Resiliency-Examiner~y2009m11d17-A-Healthy-Dose-of-Managing-Expectations?cid=exrss-Minneapolis-Career-Resiliency-Examiner Go figure… You just finished a fantastic job interview that could not have gone any better that day. Your friend also just completed a month-long work assignment feeling confident and refreshed. You both stop at the local pub and have ... Managing Expectations Tue, 17 Nov 2009 07:18:12 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-13474-Minneapolis-Career-Resiliency-Examiner~y2009m11d17-A-Healthy-Dose-of-Managing-Expectations?cid=exrss-Minneapolis-Career-Resiliency-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-13474-Minneapolis-Career-Resiliency-Examiner~y2009m11d11-Dreaming-Can-Help-Us-Stay-Truly-Resilient?cid=exrss-Minneapolis-Career-Resiliency-Examiner As I was preparing to write this “Dream” article, life resiliency smacked me in the face this week. You see, doctors told us that our 14-year-old daughter had a significant infection after enduring severe stomach pains earlier this wee... Dreams Wed, 11 Nov 2009 14:59:28 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-13474-Minneapolis-Career-Resiliency-Examiner~y2009m11d11-Dreaming-Can-Help-Us-Stay-Truly-Resilient?cid=exrss-Minneapolis-Career-Resiliency-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-13474-Minneapolis-Career-Resiliency-Examiner~y2009m11d4-Never-a-Discouraging-Word?cid=exrss-Minneapolis-Career-Resiliency-Examiner All of us get discouraged once in awhile...it's only human. A particular day might not be going well because you had a challenging conversation with your spouse, children, your boss or just that your bio-rhythms are a bit out of sync. Bec... Never Feel too Discouraged Wed, 04 Nov 2009 10:37:58 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-13474-Minneapolis-Career-Resiliency-Examiner~y2009m11d4-Never-a-Discouraging-Word?cid=exrss-Minneapolis-Career-Resiliency-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-13474-Minneapolis-Career-Resiliency-Examiner~y2009m10d28-Settling-a-Challenging-Word-When-Navigating-Through-Your-Successful-Life-and-Career-Adventures?cid=exrss-Minneapolis-Career-Resiliency-Examiner :The word “settle” is not one of my favorite words when it comes to my career – I hope it is the same way with you. As we successfully navigate through this challenging economy, many friends of mine have had to settle for a new j... Settling Wed, 28 Oct 2009 07:40:55 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-13474-Minneapolis-Career-Resiliency-Examiner~y2009m10d28-Settling-a-Challenging-Word-When-Navigating-Through-Your-Successful-Life-and-Career-Adventures?cid=exrss-Minneapolis-Career-Resiliency-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-13474-Minneapolis-Career-Resiliency-Examiner~y2009m10d20-Maintaining-a-Resilient-Mindset-Key-in-Reducing-Your-Career-and-Life-Stress--Part-II?cid=exrss-Minneapolis-Career-Resiliency-Examiner As I post Part II of my “Resilient Mindset” series, there are many ways for all of us to continue being successful at work. Even when I was laid off, I needed think about the following principles as I was networking and finding my next... Resilient Mindset Tue, 20 Oct 2009 09:21:05 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-13474-Minneapolis-Career-Resiliency-Examiner~y2009m10d20-Maintaining-a-Resilient-Mindset-Key-in-Reducing-Your-Career-and-Life-Stress--Part-II?cid=exrss-Minneapolis-Career-Resiliency-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-13474-Minneapolis-Career-Resiliency-Examiner~y2009m10d13-Adopting-or-Enhancing-a-Resilient-Mindset-At-Work-Important-for-Your-Continued-Success--Part-I?cid=exrss-Minneapolis-Career-Resiliency-Examiner Early in his successful presidential run, Barack Obama mentioned he used a resilient mindset in keeping on track, staying focused, understanding how other people see him and staying emotionally healthy. Wow! In times of struggle for all of us, the le... Resilient Mindset Tue, 13 Oct 2009 14:01:44 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-13474-Minneapolis-Career-Resiliency-Examiner~y2009m10d13-Adopting-or-Enhancing-a-Resilient-Mindset-At-Work-Important-for-Your-Continued-Success--Part-I?cid=exrss-Minneapolis-Career-Resiliency-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-13474-Minneapolis-Career-Resiliency-Examiner~y2009m10d6-Believing-in-Your-Resilience-Will-Set-You-Apart?cid=exrss-Minneapolis-Career-Resiliency-Examiner  With all of Tiger Woods golfing prowess, he credits his father for teaching that talent, effort and sometime brilliance can only take a person so far in life. His father told him the most important part in any life equation is “believing ... Tue, 06 Oct 2009 07:26:05 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-13474-Minneapolis-Career-Resiliency-Examiner~y2009m10d6-Believing-in-Your-Resilience-Will-Set-You-Apart?cid=exrss-Minneapolis-Career-Resiliency-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-13474-Minneapolis-Career-Resiliency-Examiner~y2009m9d28-Withstanding-Lifes-Body-Blows-Requires-Appreciating-Ourselves-Every-Day?cid=exrss-Minneapolis-Career-Resiliency-Examiner As all of us withstand the body blows of today’s challenging world, more than just a job, house or relationship has been possibly lost in successfully lasting through the 15th round. In many cases, our confidence, self-esteem and appreciation ... Appreciating Yourself Mon, 28 Sep 2009 09:35:00 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-13474-Minneapolis-Career-Resiliency-Examiner~y2009m9d28-Withstanding-Lifes-Body-Blows-Requires-Appreciating-Ourselves-Every-Day?cid=exrss-Minneapolis-Career-Resiliency-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-13474-Minneapolis-Career-Resiliency-Examiner~y2009m9d21-Good-Grief--Or-at-Least-Ways-to-Handle-Your-Pain-After-a-Loss?cid=exrss-Minneapolis-Career-Resiliency-Examiner It was that wonderful and iconic cartoon character Charlie Brown who spoke the famous phrase, “Good Grief!” He was always lamenting how he could not kick the football that Lucy would snatch away at the last moment, or why no one would inv... Grieving Mon, 21 Sep 2009 10:48:27 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-13474-Minneapolis-Career-Resiliency-Examiner~y2009m9d21-Good-Grief--Or-at-Least-Ways-to-Handle-Your-Pain-After-a-Loss?cid=exrss-Minneapolis-Career-Resiliency-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-13474-Minneapolis-Career-Resiliency-Examiner~y2009m9d15-Seizing-the-Day-by-Looking-Inside-Ourselves-for-Strength?cid=exrss-Minneapolis-Career-Resiliency-Examiner In this time of constantly negative headlines and challenging economic news around the country, all of us need to look inside ourselves for strength.That’s why we need to seize “our” day and remember the strengths and values we brin... Seizing Your Day Tue, 15 Sep 2009 08:58:55 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-13474-Minneapolis-Career-Resiliency-Examiner~y2009m9d15-Seizing-the-Day-by-Looking-Inside-Ourselves-for-Strength?cid=exrss-Minneapolis-Career-Resiliency-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-13474-Minneapolis-Career-Resiliency-Examiner~y2009m9d10-Finding-Your-Control-and-Fun-Sweet-Spots-are-Keys-to-Staying-Healthy?cid=exrss-Minneapolis-Career-Resiliency-Examiner So many of my friends and colleagues continue to suffer through this seemingly endless economic malaise. Whether it is being laid off, not finding (any) new great work adventure, having work hours reduced or having personal relationships take a skid,... Thu, 10 Sep 2009 14:54:36 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-13474-Minneapolis-Career-Resiliency-Examiner~y2009m9d10-Finding-Your-Control-and-Fun-Sweet-Spots-are-Keys-to-Staying-Healthy?cid=exrss-Minneapolis-Career-Resiliency-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-13474-Minneapolis-Career-Resiliency-Examiner~y2009m11d21-Maintaining-Confidence-in-Yourself-How-is-Your-Confidence-Holding-Up-in-These-Challenging-Times?cid=exrss-Minneapolis-Career-Resiliency-Examiner In my 25+ year work career, I’ve had countless successes and a few challenges along the way. I am sure your career has followed a similar path. When I’ve had challenges with my physical disability (Cerebral Palsy), career and/or life, I h... Thu, 03 Sep 2009 08:39:33 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-13474-Minneapolis-Career-Resiliency-Examiner~y2009m9d3-Maintaining-Confidence-in-Yourself-How-is-Your-Confidence-Holding-Up-in-These-Challenging-Times?cid=exrss-Minneapolis-Career-Resiliency-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-13474-Minneapolis-Career-Resiliency-Examiner~y2009m8d28-Knowing-Yourself-to-Find-Your-Next-Great-Work-or-Life-Adventure?cid=exrss-Minneapolis-Career-Resiliency-Examiner Knowing Yourself Helps Others See Your PotentialMany of us spend too much time on what we could have done, or thinking about our perceived personal and professional weaknesses. We, of course, can learn new strategies as we pursue our next great work ... Fri, 28 Aug 2009 10:36:05 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-13474-Minneapolis-Career-Resiliency-Examiner~y2009m8d28-Knowing-Yourself-to-Find-Your-Next-Great-Work-or-Life-Adventure?cid=exrss-Minneapolis-Career-Resiliency-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-13474-Minneapolis-Career-Resiliency-Examiner~y2009m11d15-Being-Knocked-Down-Means-Getting-Up-Again-Stronger?cid=exrss-Minneapolis-Career-Resiliency-Examiner Unfortunately, most of us have been "knocked down" in our personal or professional lives in one way or another. More of my good friends were just laid off from companies that had never laid off anyone in their history. Naturally, many are v... Your Career and Staying Strong Mon, 24 Aug 2009 07:57:59 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-13474-Minneapolis-Career-Resiliency-Examiner~y2009m8d24-Being-Knocked-Down-Means-Getting-Up-Again-Stronger?cid=exrss-Minneapolis-Career-Resiliency-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-13474-Minneapolis-Career-Resiliency-Examiner~y2009m8d18-Achieving-Control-in-Our-Lives-and-Careers-Its-All-About-Resiliency-and-Adaptability?cid=exrss-Minneapolis-Career-Resiliency-Examiner During the perfect storm of our world’s current economic challenges, many of us have been laid off from our jobs, been shaken a bit with our confidence and inner-strength, and generally have had our life existence turned upside down.Some of us ... Resiliency in Your Life and Career Tue, 18 Aug 2009 10:33:18 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-13474-Minneapolis-Career-Resiliency-Examiner~y2009m8d18-Achieving-Control-in-Our-Lives-and-Careers-Its-All-About-Resiliency-and-Adaptability?cid=exrss-Minneapolis-Career-Resiliency-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-13474-Minneapolis-Career-Resiliency-Examiner~y2009m8d10-Marriage-and-Career-Resiliency-Possible-Connections-to-Ponder?cid=exrss-Minneapolis-Career-Resiliency-Examiner I was on vacation recently celebrating our 25th wedding anniversary in Key West. I have a wonderful wife and have been lucky enough to live the “good life” as we define it for more than two decades.Our 25-year journey got me thinking abou... Marriage and Career Mon, 10 Aug 2009 07:47:43 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-13474-Minneapolis-Career-Resiliency-Examiner~y2009m8d10-Marriage-and-Career-Resiliency-Possible-Connections-to-Ponder?cid=exrss-Minneapolis-Career-Resiliency-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-13474-Minneapolis-Career-Resiliency-Examiner~y2009m8d4-Finding-a-Fantastic-Brand-Strategy-Taking-You-to-the-Promised-Land?cid=exrss-Minneapolis-Career-Resiliency-Examiner Or at Least to Your Sweet Spot of Life SuccessIn this time of constantly negative headlines and challenging economic news around the country, all of us need to look inside ourselves for strength. The strength to overcome, the strength to be happy, th... Tue, 04 Aug 2009 08:50:00 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-13474-Minneapolis-Career-Resiliency-Examiner~y2009m8d4-Finding-a-Fantastic-Brand-Strategy-Taking-You-to-the-Promised-Land?cid=exrss-Minneapolis-Career-Resiliency-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-13474-Minneapolis-Career-Resiliency-Examiner~y2009m7d31-Beware-of-What-is-Too-Good-to-be-True-in-Todays-Job-Market?cid=exrss-Minneapolis-Career-Resiliency-Examiner  The plethora of “get-rich-quick” ads are driving me nuts!I am truly aghast – and I don’t use that word much – at individuals or companies who potentially prey on the unfortunate employment circumstances of others.T... Fri, 31 Jul 2009 09:21:50 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-13474-Minneapolis-Career-Resiliency-Examiner~y2009m7d31-Beware-of-What-is-Too-Good-to-be-True-in-Todays-Job-Market?cid=exrss-Minneapolis-Career-Resiliency-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-13474-Minneapolis-Career-Resiliency-Examiner~y2009m7d24-All-of-Us-Are-Experts-Without-Really-Knowing-It?cid=exrss-Minneapolis-Career-Resiliency-Examiner Warren Buffett and Bill Gates Have Nothing Over You.In American society, branding yourself an expert in anything can lead to ridicule and suspicion. “Who is he/she anyway…I know more than this expert or that…” You are probab... Networking All of Us are Experts Fri, 24 Jul 2009 16:32:28 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-13474-Minneapolis-Career-Resiliency-Examiner~y2009m7d24-All-of-Us-Are-Experts-Without-Really-Knowing-It?cid=exrss-Minneapolis-Career-Resiliency-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-13474-Minneapolis-Career-Resiliency-Examiner~y2009m7d21-Viewing-and-Understanding-Your-True-Personal-Brand?cid=exrss-Minneapolis-Career-Resiliency-Examiner Looking Inside Yourself to Tap Your True Emotions and Personal BrandAll of us in our careers have been branded by others for our work skills, our relationships or how we generally relate to other folks. But does that “brand” truly represe... Tue, 21 Jul 2009 09:02:17 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-13474-Minneapolis-Career-Resiliency-Examiner~y2009m7d21-Viewing-and-Understanding-Your-True-Personal-Brand?cid=exrss-Minneapolis-Career-Resiliency-Examiner