
Your First Question Should Not Be “Tell Me About Yourself” | No BS Hiring Advice
“Tell me about yourself” stopped working as an interview question years ago. Instead, ask this one. You will be able to rule out people much faster.

Career Lessons from Backup Players
No one wants to be seen by their organization as being second string or mediocre.

Disguised Infants | Career Angles
Have you ever noticed the look on a child’s face and ice cream store when they are told by the server that the store is out of the flavor of ice cream?

When Did You Notice You Stopped Smiling? | Career Angles
When did things change for you?

The Modern Monarchy | Career Angles
If you’ve never listened to Seth Godin’s podcast, Akimbo, you are missing a 30-minute exercise in having your thinking stretched weekly.

You Need Allies | Career Angles
I was reminded by Professor Emerita Patricia O’Hara’s testimony of how powerful an impression an advocate can make, particularly one who presents a non-partisan case for advocacy.

Don’t Think Twice | Career Angles
So often, managers, like romantic partners, are oblivious to the problems in the relationship that they have with their employees.

Mental Chains | Career Angles
There’s a story about how elephants are trained to be compliant.

The Hardest Words | Career Angles
So often, the hardest words we have to say are in short sentences of three.

The Billion Dollar Staffing Mistake | No BS Hiring Advice
Businesses send their inexperienced HR professionals and hiring managers out to evaluate and assess talent with little more than a pep talk.

Transformation | Career Angles
“The old man” isn’t about the outward appearance of a man (or woman), but the attitude we live with.

Mike Piazza | Career Angles
What the heck. I’ve got nothing to lose.