A former British Vogue editor shows what not to say after youve been fired

A former British Vogue editor shows what notlage to say after youve been firedA former British Vogue editor shows what not to say after youve been firedShortly after Lucinda Chambers was fired from herbeibei job as the fashion directorof British Vogue, she decided to air her grievances and reflect on her 36 year-tenure at the fashion magazinein an exit bewerberinterview with the journal Vestoj.The interview was so revealing that it got taken down when it was published on Monday and then re-posted, with an editorial note thatChambers former employer Conde Nast was launching a lawsuit. The interviewer suggested that the magazine company was upset that Chambers had insulted important fashion brands - who are also important advertisers in its magazines. Its not surprising that the discussion has launched a lively discussion. No onecomes out of this interview unscathed- from an industry that will chew you up and spit you out tocrap magazine cover shoots with mediocre designers and their appalling work.Chambers gives a bridge-burning interview full of disclosures that make it clear shedoes not expect to work in the magazine industry again- or at least, never again at publisher Cond Nast.Its also full of candid observations about jobsand careers that we can learn from.Own your storyAfter you get fired, its all too easy to let the rupturing event consume you and subsumeyour identity, and to obsess about it. But its important to remember that you are not this one job, event or failure.Thisdebate comes up in a conversation Chambers relays she had after her firing Later I was having lunch with an old friend who had just been fired from Sothebys. She said to me, Lucinda, will you please stop telling people that youve been fired. I asked her why its nothing Im ashamed of. She told me, If you keep talking about it, then that becomes the story. The story should be that youve had the most incredible career for over thirty years. The story shouldnt be that youve been fired. D ont muck up the story. But I dont want to be that person. I dont want to be the person who puts on a brave face and tells everyone, Oh, I decided to leave the company, when everyone knows you were really fired.Chambers is right to not hide what happened to her. In the immediate aftermath of a public firing, you can capitalize on everyone talking about you by redirecting the conversation. Be open that you need a job and askyour network to find you leads. Thats whatSree Sreenivasan did after he was fired from the Metropolitan Museum of Art as their chief digital officer in 2013. He wrote a public Facebook post inviting anyone to tell him what he should do next.If you want to invite me to anything, I now have time, including for meaningful cups of coffee and drinks, Sreenivasan wrote. Id also love to go walking with anyone available.The suggestion from Chambers friend to take a longer view also has merit. By reframing the question over her firing around what she did accomplish at Briti sh Vogue over what ended it, the friend is looking towards the future, at employers and prospects down the line.Owning your story means not shying away from the bumps in your career, while also taking a longer view of your journey. To own your story, you must acknowledge that the firinghappened to you while not letting it become all you can talk about. Balancingthese scales, the important question after a firing becomes- how much to disclose?Chambers was frank around the anxieties about her firing, while also hinting that her career is not over Most people who leave Vogue end up feeling that theyre lesser than, and the fact is that youre never bigger than the company you work for. But I have a new idea now, and if it comes off maybe I wont be feeling so vulnerable after all.Insult your employer at your own perilChambers account is full of juicy details about the fashion magazine industrys fickle nature, and its uncomfortably close relationship with designers and advertisers. On desi gner Michael Kors, Chambers said that the June cover with Alexa Chung in a stupid Michael Kors T-shirt is crap. Hes a big advertiser so I knew why I had to do it. I knew it was cheesy when I was doing it, and I did it anyway.These insider details make for a great read, but asthe Fashion Law pointed out, theycan also lead to lawsuits. The legal website cited the Balenciaga lawsuit against its former creative director Nicolas Ghesquire after he gave a disparaging interview to amagazine where he compared his relationship to the fashion house to the sensation of being sucked dry, like they wanted to steal my identity.Compare that to Chambers comment about her former employer Truth be told, I havent readVoguein years. Maybe I was too close to it after working there for so long, but I never felt I led aVogue-ykind of life. The clothes are just irrelevant for most people - so ridiculously expensive.The lesson? Tell-alls are great for the reader, not always so great for the storyteller. Wh en you decide to spill, be careful aboutbreaching your non-disparagement and nondisclosure contracts. For Chambers, its clear that Cond Nast is not going to take her statementslying down. As of Thursday, the post now carries a new editorial disclaimer, saying that the site hasbeen contacted by lawyers on behalf of Conde Nast Limited and Edward Enninful OBE and have been requested to amend the interview. This request has now been granted.Curious about other ways to handle getting fired or laid off? We asked people who have been through it. Heres their excellent advice.

Supercharge Your Career in 2016 With These 3 Resolutions

Supercharge Your Career in 2016 With These 3 Resolutions Supercharge Your Career in 2016 With These 3 Resolutions Before we left the office in 2015, we gathered around our big oak table, drank some bubbly, ate something round (its a thing) and scribbled down our New Years resolutions for 2016. We then passed around a pink and gold pbrdeic cup, smashed our resolutions inside, and spent the last hour of the 2015 work week sharing our resolutions. Maren Hogan asked us to go around the table and share our most important ones. When she got to me, she said, Only one, Shaley.Why? Because Im definitely the partie to have sevenreally important ones I just have to share. I looked at the long list I had made it got up to nearly twenty but I chose one (to get back into playing piano) and then was cautioned by Maren that making too many resolutions can be setting yourself up for failure. Smart woman she is Because its only been a few days into the New Year and she is right. I dont even know where that stinkin list isTherefore, if Im going to give any adviceon making (and keeping) resolutions, Ill need to make them doable. Since 2016 is all about taking my career to the next level, I thought Id share the biggest actions anyone can take to up their game. Take a look at my plan to a brighter, better career this yearResolution No. 1 Stay relevant and get ahead of the curve by reading top news every day. Dont miss a beat in your industry or the industry you serve by keeping up with top headlines. Get into the habit of reading at least one industry-relevant article per day.Industry-focused media outlets like ERE, Recruiting Daily, Blogging4Jobs, Fistful of Talent(AHEM cough Red Branch cough) and, of course,Recruiter.comare all great sources for relevant, trending information. Plus, these outlets arededicated totheir industries, so you wont get distracted with unimportant or irrelevant news.The constant flow of information will serve you well in professional conversations and your work in general. The mora informed you are, the better your decisions will be.Its just a fact MindToolsexplains it bestFirst, youll make better decisions, and youll spot threats and opportunities early on, which can give you a competitive edge. This is especially important if you contribute to shaping your organizations strategy. Its also important if youre involved in sales and marketing, where it helps you identify and take advantage of the sales opportunities that come your way.Secondly, keeping up-to-date with your industry is key for building expert power. By developing expertise in your job and your industry, youll earn the trust and respect of the people around you. From a leadership perspective, this is invaluableFinally, it will alert you to changes that you need to think about.How to keep your resolutionIt doesnt matter when or how you choose to digest the news, just make sure its via a medium that works best for you. If you prefer email, sign up for RSS subscription s through Feedly, newsletters like The Middle Finger Project or 7 in 7, or Google Alerts delivered straight to your inbox. Enjoy browsing on your phone? See if your choice outlet has an app (Flipboard is rad) or a text messaging alert system.Tools to help The only tools youll need for this one are your preferred medium, your reading glasses (if you need them), and perhaps a daily reminder on your smartphoneResolution No. 2 Show more gratitude to the people you work with every day.Building healthy professional relationships with your coworkers is thought to increase productivity. Research showsthatthese social connections in the workplace make employees more engaged in their work and less likely to quit.Workplace conflict, on the other hand, negatively impacts motivation, retention, wertmiger zuwachs, cohesiveness, morale, and even safety. With more than 65 percent of performance problems coming from strained relationships between employees, make 2016 the year to get along with every one (no matter your past differences).A great way to mend broken relationships with colleagues or start them off on the right foot is by showing gratitude and recognition. When is the last time you sent a handwritten personal thank-you note to someone who deserved it?How to keep your resolution Start an Evernote to keep track of the people who really helped you or stuck outthroughtheir exceptional work.When thanking someone, remember to be less menial and more meaningful. Thanking someone for helping you fix the Keurig can seem kind of weird I know coffee is often a matter of life or death, but maybe you should send that thank-you note to Josh, who stayed an hour late to help you reach your deadline, or Claire, who calmed you down after a bad performance review.Having trouble finding someone who has been nice to you? Just start doing nice things for others and watch the culture of your company shift.Tools to help Thank-you note cards will be your best friend. Keep a stack of them a t your desk. Obviously, you dont want to be handing these out left and right, or theyll lose their value. But if someone helped you in an exceptional way, they deserve a special thank-you noteYou can alsoshow gratitude or recognize your coworkers or bosses for a job well done through a project management tool like Bitrix24 or a real-time micro feedback tool like iRevu.Resolution No. 3 Improve your personal brand.Social media is an important part of your personal brand. Ifyoure not using it effectively, then youre missing out on a platform to showcase your expertise. In fact, 35 percent of employers are less likely to interview candidates if they cant find anything about them onlineMake sure to keep Facebook for personal usage, but sign up for a LinkedIn and Twitter account to promote your personal brand to a broader audience. Follow influencers and leaders in your industry (like ChinaGorman), curate content from industry-leading news sites and blogs (Social Talent is so fun), and en gage followers with your own tricks of the trade Once you get the hang of it, you can even start your own blog.There is a lot individuals can do to market themselves through social media to earn followers and gain traction in their fields.How to keep your resolution Improving your personal brand through social media is a daily effort, so set reminders on your phone at specific times of the day when your followers are most active.Tools to help Tools like SocialBro, Hootsuite, and Buffer all allow you to schedule tweets in advance. This way, you wont have to constantly checkin on your Twitter. Download the apps to your phone so you can easily access them on the go.There you have it Three doable resolutions any professional can put into practice or perfect for this new year. Keep em up and youll be on your way to a more credible reputation as an influencer and an overall better person to work for and with

Why you should trust your instincts at work

Why you should trust your instincts at work Why you should trust your instincts at work Most employees and organizations can readily identify problems. They instinctually or factually understand how internal processes or functions are either dysfunctional or inefficient.But  most of this understanding devolves into long-winded discussions by disgruntled employees or rants by managers at meetings. Decisions often are delayed or otherwise made in haste  - and are oftentimes incorrect.Wrapping effort around improvements within your company can be difficult when the employees are either dismissed as non-contributors or when the leaders within the organization are not open to the concept of brainstorming.So what can managers and employees alike do to improve the decision-making process and ensure that decisions are tied to improved business productivity and profitability?For one: listen to your gut instinct.A great deal of information is stored in our subconscious. In moments of decision-making, our bodies provide clues to answers through feelings or gut reactions (for a fa scinating book on this subject, see Malcolm Gladwell’s Blink). Tune into your intuition - your decisions will be sounder.Everyone has those moments when the answer just seems to magically pop into your head or the solution becomes  obvious. The same can be said for change and innovation. Often, individuals just seem to know when something is off, or alternatively when a solution is obvious.So why is this instinct so often ignored? Why do teams revert back to old ideas and behaviors so readily?As verified in research by Alex “Sandy” Pentland in his article “Beyond the Echo Chamber,” I believe much of this has to do with the second-guessing of our own (or others’) instinctual decisions.There are two main reasons we don’t trust our instincts.1. We let experts sway our opinionWithin an organization, often a handful of individuals are viewed as the “experts” and are the only ones either allowed to or considered capable of making decisions.Experts, authority figures, an d tenured employees tend to sway opinion. Those without this status tend to be undervalued and often do not speak up.When making decisions, it is best to remove any value judgments with regard to information. Non-status groups, such as newer or younger employees or even those unfamiliar with the system, can often provide a unique and valuable perspective.Make sure not to discount information that may come from a non-traditional source. In business, these sources and ideas can often be game-changers.2. We rely on personal prejudiceWe frequently only hear what we want to hear and see what we want to see. If you have expectations or biases, this will influence the outcome.Be aware of your own prejudices, and stay open to unexpected sources and content. The older we become, the more we think we know. It is easy to believe that due to our experience, we have seen what there is to see, or that we have already tried all of the new ideas and concepts at one time or anotherAn employee  may t hink “how can I know the answer when the expert says otherwise? How is his idea any good if I have experienced only the opposite?These types of internal dialogues are common among employees who are either dismissed as non-contributors or by leaders that are typically not open to the concept that brainstorming atypical ideas can actually be a good thing, that inviting people outside of your expected network can add value to the discussion.What you can do about itThe next time someone blurts out one of those a-ha moments, listen. Take notes. Vet the idea, not the person offering it.The composition of the teams that will tackle your problems is absolutely critical to your success. Make sure you have considered whether those individuals or teams making decisions consists only of experts, or those with over or under estimated value or personal prejudice. If it is, you are missing out on the possibility of exponential change for the good.Invite both the experts and the inexperienced, th e ancillary, the vested, the customer, the manufacturer, the consultant, the boss - anyone who can add value to the discussion.Innovation and improvement is about ideas, not just process. Assemble accordingly.Dorriah L. Rogers, Ph.D, is a consultant who  specializes in identifying and solving issues affecting efficiency, productivity, and profitability, and the author of  Decide to Profit: 9 Steps to a Better Bottom Line.

Content Strategist Job Description and Salary Outlook

Content Strategist Job Description and Salary Outlook Content Strategist Job Description and Salary Outlook Content is king today. That’s why content strategists are in great demand. A shift in focus from the hard sell to providing helpful information to potential customers and clients has created strong demand for talented professionals who can develop and manage content. The content strategist role has become key for companies that want a robust marketing and communications plan. “Content marketing continues to gain traction as a lead generation tool amongst companies of all sizes,” says Diane Domeyer, executive director of The Creative Group. “Agencies and in-house teams seek experienced content strategists who can create, curate and syndicate content to increase brand awareness and conversation rates.” Here’s a look at the content strategist job description along with the skills, traits and average starting salary associated with this job. Content strategist duties and expectations What is a content strategist? The core function of the job is developing a content strategy based on a company’s or client’s business objectives and a customer’s or end user’s needs. Creative professionals in this role oversee content requirements and create content strategy deliverables across a project life cycle. This can include conducting content audits (qualitative analyses of all the content on a network of sites and social media accounts) as well as gap analyses. The content strategist is often in charge of creating and maintaining editorial calendars, style guides, taxonomies, metadata frameworks and content migration plans. Content strategists may also be responsible for managing other employees and freelancers, maintaining budgets, and assisting with the technical integration of content. SEARCH CONTENT STRATEGIST JOBS Skills and traits of content strategists High-level thinkers who also have a penchant for keeping track of details are ideal candidates for this job. Content strategists must be standout idea generators and problem solvers with excellent communication and organizational skills. These strategy experts must have the analytical abilities necessary to gather key business and user insights, and apply their strategic planning skills to create a long-term vision for the content that’s generated. Project management experience will help the content strategist keep projects on track and within budget. Other desirable traits include the ability to compellingly communicate a brand’s story, and a design sensibility to envision how content will be presented or distributed in formats other than text-based articles, such as infographics or multimedia presentations. A firm understanding of user experience and strong search engine optimization (SEO) and search engine marketing (SEM) skills are often preferred. Content strategist salary benchmarks According to The Creative Group 2019 Salary Guide, the midpoint starting salary for a content strategist is $73,000. Use our Salary Calculator to find out what a content strategist can make in your city. Tags

How to Translate Your Military Service Into a Civilian Resume

How to Translate Your Military Service Into a Civilian Resume How to Translate Your Military Service Into a Civilian Resume As career coach Matt Berndt  writes, How can you translate what you did in the military from military jargon and context into language meaningful to civilian employers? That’s the question Grammarly aims to answer  today. Pre-Resume Prep Before you can write an effective resume, you need to gather information. First, collect any documents related to your service, such as performance evaluations, awards and commendations, and your Verification of Military Experience and Training (or VMET, available here). Veterans and civilians alike can benefit from keeping  copies of education transcripts, employment history, and accolades in a handy binder. These records will make it much easier to create an accurate timeline of your service. They’ll also help you to recall specific, measurable details. According to Shareem Kilkenny, a career services expert who specializes in working with veterans, Trying to write your military resume without these documents at hand will make the process much more difficult, and most importantly, almost guarantee that your final product will turn out lackluster and thin on your accomplishments. Leadership Experience Veterans make great leaders in the workplace. According to the University of Notre Dame, “Veterans are not simply trained to respond to commands. In fact, the goal of their training is to help them to recognize the talents inherently in their people and to develop those talents to enable their team to succeed.” What happens when you’re not looking for a management position? As a veteran, you’re used to following a strict chain of command. While some workplaces prefer a flatter management structure, many employers still use a hierarchical structure. What does that mean for you? Unlike recent grads and employees who are used to more casual leadership structures, you’ll be ahead of the pack when it comes to fitting into the corporate structure. Offer Solid Numbers According to Megan M. Biro, one of the reasons that employers want to hire veterans is because of their results-oriented attitude. When you’re in uniform you have a mission,” writes Biro, one on which lives may be dependent. Performance and results are non-negotiable. You know how to get things done[,] and you do them. To demonstrate your ability to get results, offer solid numbers whenever possible. Hiring managers might not understand all of the specifics about your military service, but they do understand statements like supervised 20 subordinates or cut department expenses by 3.8 percent in 2007. Cut the Jargon and Alphabet Soup Your resume should read as if you were speaking to your grandparents. That’s what Bradley-Morris, a firm specializing in helping vets find work, recommends. Most employers will have no clue what military jargon and acronyms mean, so make sure to use the civilian equivalents. If you must use an acronym for the sake of brevity, spell it out the first time you use the term, and then put the acronym in parentheses immediately following the word or phrase. Then you can use the acronym from that point forward. For example, you might write Department of Defense (DOD) the first time it’s mentioned and then just DOD thereafter. If you only mention a term once in your resume or cover letter, however, there’s no need to include the acronym at all. Proofread Before Sending Accuracy is key when it comes to any business writing. That’s why you need to pay special attention to spelling errors, grammar mistakes, and typos in your resume. One mistake could cost you the interview, so eliminate typos with Grammarly’s automated proofreading tool,  or get a friend to help you. Veterans, thank you for your service! We’d be honored if you’d share your advice and stories about transitioning into the civilian  job force in the comments!

How long does it REALLY take to improve your life

How long does it REALLY take to improve your life How long does it REALLY take to improve your life Changing one’s life is a lengthy process. We are so impatient. We dream about overnight success or a one-week life change. Somehow, it’s so easy to forget that your lifespan is measured in decades. One night or one week is only a tiny fraction of your life.So how long does it really take to improve your life?The results vary, as they say. They are three known methods to change one’s behavior: an epiphany a change of environment (what surrounds you) a change of habits Here comes the triple discovery about epiphanies: An epiphany changes human life the most quickly, sometimes in a heartbeat or within a few minutes. Epiphany stories get an insanely disproportionate amount of media coverage. An epiphany is impossible to engineer. I’m sure you’ve heard of the stories of grandparents who dramatically changed their lifestyle and improved their health because their sweet little grandkids told them not to die too soon. Or the stories of addicts who met Jesus. Or stories of people who had a near-death experience and came out of that totally different.A moment of decision, one short event and they turned their lives around.I’m sure you’ve heard such stories because they got extremely heavy media coverage. They draw attention. They spark interest. They sell. Thus, just about every single “epiphany story” is covered. They are a no-brainer for media outlets.And it tricks you into thinking that an epiphany is a way to improve your life.It’s not.The one thing the media doesn’t mention when covering those stories is that every single time an epiphany is happening TO the person. Nobody has ever engineered an epiphany. It’s impossible.In my opinion, it takes a higher power to create an epiphany. For materi alists, it takes an absolutely complex, random set of circumstances to make an epiphany happen. You know, almost as the complex set of circumstances, as a completely random creation of the universe with a myriad of metrics and laws that make a human life in this universe possible.Anyway, you cannot create an epiphany. You can only hope it will happen to you one day. And it’s a poor strategy for taking control of your life.A change of environment can be relatively fast. For example, you move to another country to get a new job and your life accelerates like crazy. Or you get married, move out of your parents’ house and start a family. Or you get pregnant and your pregnancy motivates you to improve your life in a way that has always eluded you.The triple discovery about the change of environment: It’s not easy to engineer either. Your mindset always stands in the way. Hence, it doesn’t happen as often as we tend to think. How often do you change a job, move to another city/country, or get married or pregnant for the first time in your life? Much more often than experiencing an epiphany, but still not very often, right?Such major life shifts have also a tendency to happen to us. I changed jobs because I was fired. Our first kid wasn’t planned. Ha, ha, nor either of the two following kids.Here is the thing: the longer you live, the harder is to introduce a significant change of environment. When I decided to improve my life at the age of 33, I had been married for 12 years, had three kids, a 35-year mortgage and a full-time job. I simply could not leave my old life behind.People get married, have kids and change jobs all the time, and a life change does not follow those events. Why? Because no matter how your environment changes, you take your old mentality with you every time. Your personal philosophy is the same and it only MAY shift in new circumstances.But one of our internal brain mechanisms is R AS that filters out everything around and provides to your conscious mind only a deliberately curated ‘press releases’ of reality. In other words, you are always looking for facts and arguments that confirm your existing philosophy. And you don’t change much.Hence, the significant improvement of life as a result of changing what surrounds you is not common. It happens, but it doesn’t happen every time.Change of HabitsOn the other hand, if you follow the route #3 â€" changing your habits â€" it happens every time. In his book, “The Power of Habit,” Charles Duhigg tells a story of some research. Scientists were interested in the reason behind changing one’s life… Some people are able to improve their lives and others aren’t? What’s the factor that explains it? What’s the first cause?They started with normal bias, they were looking for tracks of enlightenment or change of surroundings. They thought that a sudden conversion, death in a family or some other tragedy may be good explanations for the change in human behavior. They interviewed people who were able to bring their lives back on track and they were amazed by the discovery of the first cause.It was a change in habits. In fact, often it was a single new habit that started the avalanche of improvement.What I conclude is that routes #1 and #2 are only shortcuts to changing one’s habits. If you convert because of enlightenment and join a religious order your daily life is much different from it was. If you move to another country, you lose many of your old habit triggers and it creates space for building new habits.An enlightenment and the change in your surroundings don’t change your life directly; they change your life because they lead you to change your habits, thus the improvement of your life.And changing your habits takes months, not days. Developing a single habit takes more than a couple of months on average. That is, according to  the only widely quoted study  from the Europ ean Journal of Psychology about this subject. I think this study is overly optimistic because it was skewed toward success in laboratory conditions. In a real life, it takes even longer.And yes, a single habit. Every expert says that it’s exponentially easier to develop one habit at a time than two. Conclusion: you need at least a few months to improve your life.Of course, assuming your new habit has the life-changing capacity. It is one thing to start a private journal and write for five minutes a day, and another to start writing a book for two hours a day and then actually publish it.Usually, a single habit is not as influential and you need a synergy of several habits to convert it into a significant improvement of your life.How long does it REALLY take to improve your life?Exercise is a keystone habit, one of the two discovered by scientists looking for the first cause of permanent change in an individual’s behavior. A keystone habit is a habit that leads to a cascade of other positive actions. In other words, it leads you to develop more good habits, even without your conscious decision and seemingly without all the effort connoted with developing a new discipline. Brian Tracy explained it most aptly:“Keystone habits are habits that have a multiplier or a domino effect in your life.”If your intention is not set at the improvement of your whole life and if the scope of the habit is short of life-changing capacity, even introducing a keystone habit won’t help you improve your life fast.It took me about seven years.In 2006 I returned to my habit of doing a single consecutive series of pushups to the point of failure. I just wanted to lose some weight.Exercising was still a keystone habit and I developed more good habits without conscious reflection or much effort. In a few months, I coupled my morning workout with my morning prayer and that solidified both of the disciplines.A few years down the road I started using to-do lists and checklists to subdue the chaos of my daily responsibilities. I bought a pull-up bar and started doing pullups and chin-ups almost on everyday basis. At the beginning of 2012, I finally modified my diet into something healthier than the donuts I was so fond of.So I got 3-4 new good habits thanks to my exercise habit. T hey emerged spontaneously, exactly like a keystone habit works.The Improvement ProcessBut it took me six long years to arrive at this level. It also  prepared me for the message of The Slight Edge. You see, I always thought success was something grand, thus out of my reach. In his book, Jeff Olson explained that success is a few simple disciplines repeated over time.I was skeptical like hell, but I had a few experiences from my own life when I followed some small disciplines and succeeded. The most prominent and fresh one was my pushups habit. I didn’t lose weight, but my strength increased. My performance climbed over 300% in those six years. This experience made me think that maybe Olson wasn’t a self-help idiot guru and maybe I can succeed in my life.A year later, in August 2013, I had dozens of new daily habits and I started a new career;  I became a writer.It took me seven years since starting my first habit to get out of the life of a quiet desperation and actually doing s omething to improve my life.That’s LONG! But still only 18% of my lifespan as of today.And it took me FIVE more years to truly improve my life, not only myself.In the last five years I beat hundreds of fitness records, published 13 books, bought our first home, started an online coaching practice, passed a few exams and obtained a few professional certificates, wrote over 1,750,000 words, doubled my income, published over 1,000 answers  on Quora, sold tens of thousand copies of my books, changed a job, started a book advertising business, downsized my job to halftime… My life not only improved, it exploded.However, a few most impactful things from the above list happened in the last TWO years and the most significant ones â€" downsizing my day job and the success of my  Resurrecting Books service  â€" happened in the last year.And let us never slacken in doing good; for if we do not give up, we shall have our harvest in due time. â€" Galatians 6: 9It took me so much time to get where I am now. The journey was exhausting. If someone told me in 2006 that it would take me the next twelve years to “arrive” where I want to be, I don’t think I would have decided to go through this process.I remember how discouraged I was just two years ago. I had been on this journey for four years and it seemed like my efforts barely brought any fruits. I was stuck in my day job. My book sales dwindled to about 250 copies a month. My marriage was in shambles. I was out of steam. I had to draw from my salary to pay for the services needed for my side hustle. My bank account balance didn’t bring optimism.Four fricking years of hustling like crazy for very little reward.But I didn’t stop.So how long does it take to improve your life?Your whole life. This process never ends. If you want true satisfaction from life, you need to keep progressing. You will never “arrive.”Say farewell to the illusion that you will ever be fu lly content with your life. Nope. The whole joy comes from improving, not from improvements. Life is a process, not a destination.Accept that it will take years or decades to improve your life. It’s normal. Stories of overnight success are abnormal. They are carefully curated in media so the long journey seems like overnight success or they are simple aberrations.Don’t aim for overnight or overweek success. Overdecade success is much more likely, doable, durable, lasting, and frankly â€" more enjoyable.Change takes time. Suck it up. Keep going.Michal Stawicki is  a coach  and self-published author writing about how to ‘expand beyond your limits’ so you can regain control over your life (based on my personal experience).

How to Apologize in the Workplace

How to Apologize in the Workplace How to Apologize in the Workplace Apologies are always difficult, and this is especially true in the workplace. In an environment mixed with different personalities, where individual responsibility and ownership for a project’s success or failure are under constant scrutiny, knowing how to apologize for an error or offense is a skill within itself. But understanding when and how to apologize is not always clear. How: Apologize Face-to-Face Apologize in person, not over email. Face-to-face apologies are much more meaningful, and it is also easier to gauge emotion and acceptance of your amends if you can see the person. If the employee you need to apologize to is remote or in another office, ask if he or she has time for a chat via phone or video conference. Your ability to interpret this individual’s vocal tone and facial expressions are key to know whether he or she accepts your apology and how serious he or she considers the consequences of your error. While much of our communication today is centered around technology, an apology is something that is better when executed face-to-face. Prepare Beforehand Yes, you should prepare what you’ll say beforehand. Writing out what you hope to communicate will ensure you use the best words to convey the intended meaning and that nothing is lost in translation or left unsaid. You get one shot at apologizing. Sometimes when you are upset, you don’t phrase something as eloquently or you lose your train of thought. Compiling your thoughts beforehand can help you convey exactly what you’d like to say. Keep Your Composure Being able to keep your composure no matter the individual’s response to your apology is also a skill. Depending on the severity of your offense, it’s not guaranteed that an individual will accept your apology; others’ reactions are unpredictable. If you take the time to compose a well-thought out apology, you should maintain your composure no matter how this individual reacts. We are all human and make mistakes, and one hopes the individual receiving your apology will be forgiving with that idea in mind. While it’s difficult to know whether what you say will ensure an individual will accept your apology, you can use science to your advantage in phrasing your repent. According to research done by Peter H. Kim on the effects of an apology versus denial, which he summarizes in his article in The Washington Post, people are more likely to accept an apology about a bad decision that they think was made as a mistake. Few people take into account others’ perceptions before apologizing, which can be critical in framing your offense and subsequent apology in a way that the receiver is most likely to accept. Also, Kim’s research shows that you should ensure in wording your apology that the recipient knows the original offense was entirely unintentional and accidental because people will have more faith that the flaw will be corrected in the future. Crafting the Perfect Apology Each situation is unique, so every apology you ever make should be different. That said, three components should be included in every good apology. Be specific. All apologies should include a “what.” An apology is not meaningful unless the person knows what it’s in regards to. Convey how what you said or did was wrong. If you are apologizing, you should convey in a humble manner that you accept responsibility for a specific action or wrongdoing. Showing culpability is a sign of maturity and professionalism.This is also the time to consider specifying that the the bad decision was entirely a result of error, to combat any presumptions by the hurt individual that you did anything intentionally. Show forethought into the future listing alternatives for how you would handle a similar situation next time that show how you should have acted in the first place. This is the really satisfying part of your apology, and it may convey the most meaning because it shows you’ve put some thought into creating a change and that your apology isn’t just a retroactive approach. The apology template: I apologize for what. I realize now that how what you said or did was wrong. Next time, I will scenario for what you will do in the future. When: When An Individual Is Clearly Angry Sometimes it is difficult to gauge the gravity of your error or offense. Something you may consider a big deal another person will barely think twice about. So what do you do if you are unsure whether an action or wrongdoing merits an apology? Communication is the key. If you are really unsure if someone is angry about something you did, ask them. This can help put your unease to rest. And if you apologize and something is really not a big deal to that individual, at least you know it is out in open, and they will brush it off. And, yes, you should still apologize when you accidentally bump into someone in the hall. You Missed a Deadline There are several reasons an apology could be necessary. While many companies have loose deadlines that are frequently pushed back, if you forgot about or failed to meet an important deadline on a large project, an apology is probably needed. This is especially true if someone was counting on you to deliver by a certain date and you promised to do so. Your Action or Error Led to Substantial Consequences While every role and industry is different, if you made an error where you incorrectly conveyed information, such as calculations on published data or information sent to the wrong people, it is worth apologizing for this mistake. If you made an error on one component of a project that led to further fallout because someone relied on your information for the larger assignment, or if your mistake affected the quality of another individual’s work, a mature apology is in order. You should also consider apologizing if you took an action that went against direct orders that led to negative consequences. You Offended Someone If you said something that offended someone, it is worth apologizing to help clear the air with this individual. If you have an ongoing working relationship with the person you offended, it is better to act quickly in correcting an offense than have it linger and tarnish a relationship and cause resentment. Avoid: Over-Apologizing If you are overridden with guilt or anxiety about an especially significant goof, you may feel compelled to apologize more than once. Don’t do it. One well-worded apology is much better received and meaningful than a few that contain tears, jumbled words and lack of composure. Over-apologizing can also lead to more harm, as the event can become a much larger ordeal than it was originally if you continue to mention it. Saying “I’m Sorry” While it never crosses the minds of most individuals, there is a difference between “I apologize” and “I’m sorry.” The word “apologize” is used in a more intellectual capacity. If you can avoid using the phrasing “I’m sorry” your apology will be taken more seriously in a professional capacity. “Sorries” are for when an individual is experiencing sorrow and is a word charged with emotion and empathy. It is more appropriate to use when someone has experienced a death in the family or accident, not for the workplace. Your wording in apologizing is key to convey the correct meaning. Being Passive-Aggressive “Geez, I apologize!” â€" Apologizing doesn’t necessarily mean you are being sincere. Pay close attention to your vocal tone, and if you are angry about something, avoid apologizing until you calm down. The worst thing you can do is apologize in a passive-aggressive manner because this will intensify the annoyance and anger of the other individual. It can also signal that your decision could have been intentional, which would really exacerbate an already tense situation. Making Excuses An apology full of excuses comes across as defensive and insincere. There is a difference between explaining the rationale behind your actions and simply listing excuses for the error. While apologies are difficult, this important component of communication can actually help strengthen relationships and showcase maturity in the long run.

5 Things to Ask During Your Performance Review - The Muse

5 Things to Ask During Your Performance Review - The Muse 5 Things to Ask During Your Performance Review What are you hoping to get out of your next performance review? A raise- or maybe a promotion? Glowing reviews and a perfect 5-out-of-5 ranking on every category HR asked your manager to review you in? Well, sure. But there are a few less-often-thought-about pieces of information you’ll want out of your review, too. You don’t get the chance to sit down with your boss and get a brain dump of feedback on your performance very often, so make sure you’re using your review to your maximum advantage. Before you leave your boss’ office, make sure you’ve asked for these five pieces of information. 1. Your Growth Areas Yes, an all-around glowing review will make you feel good and give you a nice ego boost for the day. But even if you’ve done nothing but kick ass at your job all year long, you’re probably not at the absolute apex of your career, and that means that there’s a “next step” for you. So figure out what it is- and ask what you need to focus on to get there. Whether it’s management training, learning a new technical skill, or taking on higher-profile projects, there is almost certainly something you still need to do to grow professionally and move forward. Truthfully, naming your “growth areas” can be a tough one for managers. If your boss does have critical feedback, it’s not always easy to deliver well. And if you’ve done a great job, she might be content to give you the “great job!” review, and not have thought through what constructive advice she can also give. So, if your boss isn’t upfront with some specific growth areas, prod her along. Ideally, she should give you 2-3 things to focus on for the coming 3-6 months. Ask: “Are there specific skills you’d like to see me grow?” “What do you see as the next steps in my career growth?” 2. Your Goals for the Future In addition to figuring out what skills you should be working on, make sure you’re crystal clear on the concrete goals your boss wants you to meet in the next month, three months, six months, and year. After all, you can’t meet or exceed your boss’ expectations if you don’t know what they are.Also, when your next review comes around, it’ll be helpful for her and you alike to have specific goals to look back at, so you can point to the specific things you’ve achieved. Ask: “What would you like to see from me by our next performance conversation?” or “I want to make sure I’m focused on the right goals. How are you thinking about measuring my success in the future?” 3. The Timeline for Raises, Bonuses, or Promotions Unfortunately, your review isn’t always the time for a raise, bonus, or promotion- but it is the time to ask about next steps toward getting there. Use your review as an opportunity to let your boss know how committed you are to your growth within the company- and, once you’ve talked about your goals and performance, to ask about a specific timeline for getting to that next step. Ask: “I’m really enjoying my position and growth within the company. What timeline are you thinking about in terms of raises or promotions, and what can I do to get there?” 4. The Timing of Your Next Review (Both Formal and Informal) When it comes to tracking your growth at work, your annual performance review is helpful- but it isn’t enough. Ideally, you should be meeting with your boss quarterly (if not more frequently) to discuss your performance and how you’re doing towards your agreed-upon goals. If your next touch point is more than six months out, ask for an informal check-in sooner. You want to make sure you know how you’re doing in your boss’ eyes, and give yourself plenty of time before your next review to improve on any areas where you could be doing better. Plus, these sort of informal conversations can also be a great launching point for taking on new projects or responsibilities mid-year, which will only help when your next review comes up. Ask: “What timeline did you have in mind for our next informal check in or formal review?” “A year is a long way out- could we schedule something sooner? I’d love to make sure I’m on the right track, throughout the course of the year.” 5. Other People You Should Be Reviewed By Finally, while your review is probably handled by your boss, review season can also be a great time to get feedback from others you work with- your boss’ boss, other managers on your team, clients, or anyone you informally report to. Use your review as a place to ask where else you can get additional feedback. Asking for more feedback shows that you’re committed not only to impressing your manager, but to being an integral part of the entire organization. Plus, having those conversations will give you a better and more holistic idea of how you’re perceived and how you’re doing at your organization. (That said, while it’s great to get feedback from others, make sure you’re spending most of your time and energy working toward the goals of the person in charge of your success- your boss.) Ask: “Is there anyone else it would be valuable for me to check in with and get feedback from?” Yes, your performance review is the time for your boss to tell you how you’ve done in the past year, but it’s also the time for you to plan for success in the future. So, use it to your advantage- and make sure you come out of it knowing what you need to get to the next level.

How to Stand out in a noisy world

How to Stand out in a noisy world How to Stand out in a noisy world “We are here to laugh at the odds and live our lives so well that Death will tremble to take us.”It’s a line only Charles Bukowski could have written. To some, he was a cult-hero. To others, he was a prime example of a low-life. In either case, the man made an impression.An author, a pessimist, an alcoholic, and a poet. Bukowski’s work has outlived him by decades. Few have captured the struggle of life with the complex simplicity that he did.What he said was always easy, but it came with a depth that somehow illuminated the hidden dimensions of reality. It peeled back layers that you wouldn’t otherwise have known existed.He wasn’t concerned with anything beyond what he was, and he didn’t need you to agree with him. His art was simply about what he had seen through his own eyes and what he put down on a piece of paper. His pain and his laughter. Nothing more, nothing less.Despite his blatant mistreatment of the opposite sex and his questionable lifestyle, Bukowski often gets somewhat of a free pass. Likely in part because of his skill as an artist, but arguably as much, too, because of his awareness of himself; his refreshing authenticity.He knew who he was, he didn’t mold to outside expectations, and he wore his flaws openly.From a point of material success or happiness, his life isn’t one you want to emulate, but his insistence on being himself and using that to his advantage is a quality worth borrowing.Mind Your Own BusinessThe influence of society is powerful. The collective forces, made up of the individual behaviors and perceptions of billions of people, constantly try to guide us in one direction or another.We might have preferences and ideals of our own, but this kind of pressure can sometimes make it hard for us to distinguish between our own voice and the direction of the larger world.It’s quite easy to get caught up doing things you don’t want or acting in ways that don’t cater to your personality. Going against the grain is a battle, and it’s not an easy one to win.As a result, we often tend to make compromises in our natural, comfortable behavior so that we can give these social forces what they want in hopes of a reward. We start running our businesses like everyone else, and we make our art a little more commercial to blend in.In the short-term, this may work here and there, but over time, it’s a strategy likely to fail.The ironic reality is that the best way to be seen is by minding your own business. It’s by spending time cultivating energy in yourself so that you become so interesting in your own way that it not only stands out, but it’s impossible to ignore. That’s what creates the difference.On the surface, there was nothing fascinating about Bukowski’s life. It took him decades to get noticed. But by the time he did, he’d developed such a relatable voice that it was precisely the work he had put into this distinction that enabled him to write books that sell even today.Asking for attention doesn’t work. Attention has to be provoked, and you have to earn it.Don’t mold yourself to what society appears to reward. It’s not only ineffective, but it also takes time, effort, and value away from working on yourself. That’s where the magic happens.Authenticity Has a RewardA major reason that many of us let the noise of the world dampen our own voice is that we presume there is a disincentive for going against the grain or challenging the status quo.In small, homogeneous groups, there can be. In the broader world, the effect is the opposite.When you hold a belief about something, you’re always going to set yourself up for the possibility of critique and disagreement. The difference is that if you’re authentic, and not unnecessarily combative or self-assured, most reasonable people will appreciate that.It’s a basic act of decency. We increasingly live in cultures where people identify more often as being against something than they do as being for somethi ng. It’s the root cause of the vast polarization in our world today, and a change of pace is refreshing for many of us.If your way of living is different from the herd, embrace it and own it. Much of the time, it’s not about what it is, but it’s about how you wear it. Standing up for something without needlessly stepping on toes shows confidence and honesty. It’s a kind of authenticity that people buy into.Bukowski wasn’t a charming guy, but he knew that. Along with the harshness of his thoughts, every page he wrote also contained a dose of vulnerability. He was stripped bare, whether you liked it or not. That influenced how the world saw him, in spite of his faults.On one end, we all know this. That said, the idea that authenticity is a competitive advantage is unintuitive enough that it doesn’t fully register when we are surrounded by a reality that is so intent on how telling us what the rules are and how important it is to abide by them.The best way to stand out in a noisy world is to own who you are with grace.All You Need to KnowCharles Bukowski might not be an exemplary role model, but his raw authenticity is an example we can all take something from. It’s a reminder that the voice inside of us matters and that it’s worth fighting to uncover in a world that tries very hard to keep it covered.Over time, we grow, and we readjust. The external reality plays a part in that transformation, and it’s not always a bad thing. It’s an evolution more than it is an unwelcome change.That said, we all have characteristics about us that reflect beliefs about our place in the world, and unless these evolve in a beneficial way, they’re worth holding on to tightly.Rather than worrying about what external influences expect of you, focus on yourself. Cultivate your life in a way that excites you, and be so interesting you can’t be ignored.People don’t respond negatively as much to what you do, but rather to how you own it. If you stand for somethi ng with awareness and without aggressively putting down something else, the world sees qualities that it likes, and that’s something it tends to reward in the long run.Standing out for the sake of standing out is generally undesirable. At the same time, we live in a busy and crowded world, and being able to show visibility is something that pays dividends whether it be in your personal life or in your work environments.Luckily, if you do it right, you don’t have to compromise yourself to be seen.Want to think and live smarter? Zat Rana publishes a free weekly newsletter for 30,000+ readers at  Design Luck.

Hot Opportunities in Microfluidics for Mechanical Engineers

Hot Opportunities in Microfluidics for Mechanical Engineers Hot Opportunities in Microfluidics for Mechanical Engineers Hot Opportunities in Microfluidics for MEs Microfluidics is a rapidly growing engineering field that also requires a working knowledge of physics, biology, and chemistry. It has become a fundamental platform technology for the testing and production of liquids, particles, fibers, and the encapsulation of biological materials. Rapid advances in the field are driven by the point-of-care diagnostics boom for health care, which research firm Research and Markets expects to increase at a compound annual growth rate of 19 percent through 2023. Exciting new applications are developed every year, says Faisal Shaikh, an associateprofessor in the Department of Physics and Chemistry at the Milwaukee School of Engineering in Milwaukee, WI. It can be simple and commonplace as inkjet print heads or as complex as the 3D-printing of organs. For You: Industry Advances Innovative Uses for Modeling and Simulation There is a vast amount of untapped potential for growth and applications of microfluidics, with the real potential to revolutionize several industries, especially healthcare.Prof. Faisal Shaikh, Milwaukee School of Engineering microfluidic chip with colors representing different chemical treatments that would be delivered to cells inside each chamber. Image: NIST Microfluidics projects typically depend on cross-disciplinary teams, usually mechanical, chemical, and electrical engineers and biotechnologists. Collaborations are key to the success of these hybrid projects and provide excellent learning and leadership opportunities for MEs, Shaikh says. Mechanical engineers are required for their expertise in product design, including material choices, fabrication methods, device design simulation, operation, optimization of every aspect of design and operation, and testing and validation. MEs interested in working in microfluidics will find the following capabilities helpful: Good communication and collaboration/teamwork skills Good leadership skills Innovative mindset and proactive work ethic Entrepreneurial mindset Knowledge of good manufacturing practices Modeling/simulation skills Material characterization skills Advanced fluid dynamics knowledge Key Research Areas Biotechnological microfluidic applications include the diagnosis, detection, and analysis of biological molecules or cells. Mechanical engineers who want to be involved in designing healthcare innovations will be interested in lab-on-a-chip devices (LOCs) and micro-electro-mechanical-systems (MEMS), both of which are fast-paced fields. Another key research area is paper microfluidics, which uses patterned paper that is treated at specific sections as the substrate for point-of-care-diagnosis devices. The cost savings and the simplicity of use with these devices is mind-blowing, Shaikh says. One of the real-world applications for this technique is rapid and inexpensive disease diagnosis in developing countries, particularly where access to healthcare is limited. Organ-on-a-chip devices, another hot research area, allow cell cultures and constructs to be studied within a lab-on-a-chip device that mimics the microenvironments inside the human body. This technology can replace animal testing for new pharmaceutical drug development and shorten the process of drug development by several years. Pharmaceutical companies are excited and investigating the effectiveness of these devices. Cutting Edge Research One of the most interesting projects Shaikh has undertaken is the fabrication of a lab-on-a-chip device for biological analysis. The fabrication process involved the same steps used in silicon microfabrication, including the deposition of different metal patterns and the addition of a microfabricated glass microchannel, followed by making microscopic electrical connections on these chips. The variety of methods and processes used in the fabrication of these devices was a great learning experience, adds Shaikh. There were technical and engineering challenges at every stage of fabrication. For example, initially the patterned metals came off the chip surface when it was used, so thicker layers of the metal and other metals were employed to solve this issue. Another interesting area of research is in-air microfluidics. In this new chip-free platform technology, liquid microjets react chemically or physically in the air to form encapsulated droplets, particles, or fibers, which can then be direct-deposited onto a substrate for the 3D-printing of multiscale modular materials in one step. Professional Development and Training Unfortunately, not many short courses in microfluidics are available to professional engineers. There seems to be more industrial activity around microfluidics inEurope than in the U.S., Shaikh says. Therefore, more training or collaboration opportunities may be available with European partners. Any training should include a significant hands-on component, which could include modules on microfluidic device design, cleanroom fabrication (soft lithography, hot embossing, micro-milling), and testing. There is a vast amount of untapped potential for growth and applications of microfluidics, with the real potential to revolutionize several industries, especially in healthcare, Shaikh says. I believe that big changes are coming in the near future. Mark Crawford is an independent writer. Read More: MRI-Safe Robots Treat Epilepsy 3D Printing Better Root Canals An Early and Instant Check for Breast Cancer For Further Discussion

The Secret to Skills to Put in Resume

The Secret to Skills to Put in Resume Get the Scoop on Skills to Put in Resume Before You're Too Late Quite simply, attempt to learn as much as possible in regards to the organization. Of course if you know what type of job that you want, it's going to be better to create your resume. The ideal approach would be to figure out the essence of the job. As with other disciplines, marketing has changed a good deal in recent years due to technological advances. Your capacity to listen helps them understand that you're customer focused. Naturally, each job will call for unique abilities and experiences, so make certain you read the job description with care and concentrate on the skills listed by the employer. One of the greatest things which you can do to help yourself when writing a resume is to add as many relevant skills since you can consider. Now notice whether there are any skills on the work description which you don't have. The skill section may be the most important s ection on your resume if you place it together correctly. If you're employed as a construction worker, your physical dexterity is going to be considered your most important skill and so forth. Most standard resume formats incorporate a skill section at or close to the bottom of the resume. A mixture of both is when you are able to demonstrate all your capabilities together with proof of work. Review their About Us page and see whether your soft abilities or attributes are aligned with the corporation's core values. If it is a project management role, it is possible to almost be certain to use MS Project or Primavera. Communication is necessary for any customer service representative. Using resume developer software may also make sure that your resume makes the proper impression. Hardware skills allow you to physically operate a computer. A History of Skills to Put in Resume Refuted You have to know which keywords to use and target groups to concentrate on. In truth, it could be appropriate to incorporate a more prominent core competencies section at the peak of your resume with thorough descriptions of certain skills if they're absolutely central to success in th e desired position. Look out for keywords to spell out your core qualifications, key professional and individual skills. Double-check if you're utilizing the appropriate abilities and experience keywords. One of the greatest sources of getting experience in some specific areas is volunteering. Obviously, there are a lot more courses on distinct topics that will earn a change in your resume. Although it may not be as rewarding as an actual job since you don't get paid, it can bring a great deal of fantastic knowledge on how things work, for instance, organizing events, fundraising, and similar pursuits. If you get a particular job in mind, you are going to want to look for the skills necessary to do that work well and include the ones that you share which are relevant. New Questions About Skills to Put in Resume If you're trying hard to think of any, you can attempt utilizing the job descriptions of ads in your industry, together with looking at LinkedIn profiles of folks working in similar roles. The competitive climate of the work market has gotten to a fever pitch in the last few years. Hard skills to put on a resume are things you may do that are especially associated with t he job in question or the industry you're going to be working in. When you'd like to do a job resume, the first thing you must consider is just what it is for. A willingness to learn is likewise an indication you know the significance of adapting to new circumstances. Of course, you might ask if it's the new resume for each new position is demanded. Training is necessary for any candidate, but there's a point where self-learning is the ideal approach to solve job difficulties. While resume publishing software can be very useful, you have to place some effort into the process.

The Indisputable Truth About Resume Scanning Software That No One Is Telling You

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