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Can You Base Your Career On A Little White Lie?

July 16, 2009 · 25 comments

in Leadership Development

I just read a post by Nicole Williams at the Huffington Post entitled Five Lies You Should Tell Your Boss. According to Nicole, the five times it’s OK to lie are:

  1. When they ask what you’re worth.
  2. When they ask what your future plans are.
  3. When they ask about your experience.
  4. When they ask about your health.
  5. When you’re late.

The underlying (pun intended) thread of the conversation relates to how it’s acceptable to lie when it’s in your best interest. Therefore, you can be the judge.  It may be in your best interest to pad your preferred pay.  It may be in your best interest to [click to continue…]

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Leadership and Technology Career Paths

May 7, 2009 · 0 comments

in Leadership Development

Not much is written today about technology career paths. Reduced optimism and reduced consumption caused the economic downturn. As a result, many businesses must reduce expenses, which often means people get laid off. As people get laid off, survivors subconsciously (or consciously) hunker down a bit too. Career survival takes priority over career development. It becomes a vicious, destructive cycle.

However, it will end. When the end begins, front line managers will be faced with some serious dilemmas. The most current, most proficient technical people [click to continue…]

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