A review of your values and interests will tell you what jobs will give you a sense of pride and ignite your passion. Getting to know your true self will help you define your values and interests which can lead[...]
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Choose to Succeed
You have the power to create the career and the life you want. You have to decide what you want and then choose to invest the necessary time, energy, and resources to move you in that direction. You can accomplish[...]
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Being Terminated as a Lawyer and Staying Rational
In my practice, I work generally with attorneys. When an attorney - or anyone else - receives a notice of termination, it can be both psychologically and financially devastating. Some are so overwhelmed by this news that they deny the[...]
READ MORELawyers: Manage Your Career In Uncertain Times
If the current economic climate has taught us anything, it has taught us the importance of anticipating transition points and preparing for unexpected events. It has reinforced the idea that by building an adjustable portfolio of skills and a strong[...]
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What To Do When You Hate Your Job and Just Can’t Leave – 8 Crucial Steps
Hate your job? Take this structured approach to get clarity and take action. Step 1: Take some time (perhaps over the weekend) and write down in detail what you dislike about your job. You really must be specific, it is not just[...]
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Why It’s Hard to Get a Job
Too many hard-working people are looking for work and finding it difficult to find something. Many people spend hours each day looking for a new job, but the continual rejection makes it hard to carry on. Career consultants and job[...]
READ MOREFamily Influence on Careers
Our family of origin - and where we were born and grew up - is an important and powerful influence on our lives. Our abilities are stabilized by the age of 15 and our personality is formed by the age[...]
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Back Pocket Plan
Several years back, The Highlands Company partnered with GlaxoSmithKline to support the GSK commitment to attracting and retaining productive and satisfied long-term employees. GlaxoSmithKline embraced The Highlands Program as a foundation for professional development planning and used it as an[...]
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Your Family of Origin and Developing Your Career Observing Ego (COE)
Awhile back, I had the opportunity to teach two graduate level summer courses. I taught the same personal and career development course to two different sections on alternating days. The students (26-53 years old) sorted out their abilities, skills, interests[...]
READ MOREThe Power of Feedback: Why the HAB Includes an In-depth Debrief Session with a Certified Highlands Consultant
