You don’t escape problems, you select them
You haven’t succeeded when you have no problems. You have succeeded when you choose which problems to have. .
A fun tip about LinkedIn
Every LinkedIn Profile has a Custom URL. But if you go to your URL, you’ll probably notice a bunch of characters at the end, like this: https://www.linkedin.com/in/benjamin-macnevin-2294862b0/ This doesn’t look great when you need to share your LinkedIn profile, like on your Resume or Cover Letter. But did you know you can change this?! It’s […]
Recruiters are career partners
Some professionals think that recruiters can only help them get a job. But the professionals that really want to advance their careers appreciate how knowing the right recruiters will help them fill a job. The more you advance in a company, the more people will report to you and the more authority you have to […]
I ignored YouTube’s first warning
It happened last week, and it came in the form of congratulations. YouTube wanted to tell me that I’d watched 50 hours of YouTube Premium in October. Like it was an achievement I should feel good about. But I didn’t. Though I didn’t do anything about it. I kept watching. But every time I did, […]
Keep showing up
Never underestimate the power that comes from consistently showing up. It’s a common factor that I’ve observed with others who advance more quickly through organisations than may be expected. Generally speaking, their skills and attributes were well-rounded, and no particular quality made them a standout in their field. Except one. They were present. For every […]
Today was a good day
What makes a day “good” shouldn’t be rigidly defined. A good day could mean closing a major deal. And a good day could mean simply getting out of bed. What will a good day mean for you today? .
Hello Doctor
Whenever I’m connecting with someone who includes Dr in their name, I like to reference it. I like systems with low downside and high upside, and referencing someone’s title ticks this box. They’ve included it because it matters to them. It took them a lot of time, effort and money to achieve it, and it […]
“Back in my day” isn’t relevant
I’ve been fortunate to sit on several panels as a speaker at professional events this year, and it’s made me aware of a common trope which I think should be avoided. If you find yourself in a position where you’re addressing questions from an audience, please don’t respond with a story that starts with “back […]
I think you’re great
Yesterday, a business partner messaged me to say “I value our working together highly”. It was unsolicited, out-of-the-blue, and really well received. Positive remarks that are thoughtful and unprompted are remarkable ways of fostering connection, especially at work. So today, if there’s someone at your work who you love working with, tell them. It’s a […]
You’re Wrong by saying You’re Wrong
I’m not sure anyone’s ever thanked me when I told them they were wrong. But I have been thanked after I helped them shift their thinking. And I have been thanked after I shared a different approach that could deliver better results. So the next time you feel the urge to tell someone they’re wrong, […]