by juanpablodevis | Apr 1, 2020 | Uncategorized
Use of the word “but” is extremely overused in our vernacular and has become synonymous with being demeaning. “But” is used to introduce a phrase contrasting what has already been said, or used as an expression of apology for what is about to be said. That...
by juanpablodevis | Mar 25, 2020 | Uncategorized
In situations like COVID-19, natural disasters and even the crush of everyday life, we encounter obstacles and challenges that have many aspects out of our control. This can make us feel powerless and helpless, perhaps leading to frustration and despair. ...
by juanpablodevis | Feb 5, 2020 | Uncategorized
The more people on both sides of the political aisle of the U.S. call for calm, the more partisan rhetoric rises like the rod in the leadership exercise, The Helium Stick. If you are unfamiliar with the Helium Stick exercise, two lines of people face each...
by juanpablodevis | Jun 24, 2018 | Uncategorized
Organizations spend enormous amounts of resources to identify and hire the right people. Employees are brought in with high expectations because of their existing skills to add value and further the organization goals. Then, with good intention, often...
by juanpablodevis | Jun 17, 2018 | Uncategorized
Professional success can seem daunting with the myriad of educational requirements, certifications, and experience you need to obtain. Couple those prerequisites with networking, opportunity timing, and office politics and it can seem impossible for you to be...
by juanpablodevis | Jun 10, 2018 | Uncategorized
Do what you love and you will never have to work a day in your life, is how the old saying goes. The question that mostly follows is “What do you want to do?” That question however, is far too narrow and neglects the most important word of the saying which...
by juanpablodevis | Sep 4, 2017 | Uncategorized
Recently a student of mine challenged the assertion of finding and following your passion. He had seen a Ted talk by Mike Rowe of Dirty Jobs fame, where in it Mr. Rowe challenges what he refers to as the sacred cow of following your passion. “Follow your...
by juanpablodevis | Aug 27, 2017 | Uncategorized
My father passed away nearly a year ago, and as we get closer to the anniversary of his passing I find myself thinking more about him. He certainly had his quirks; he would not eat rice because he had too much of it during the Korean war, hated cell phones which...
by juanpablodevis | Aug 13, 2017 | Uncategorized
Ahhh Yes!!! Soon college campuses across the U.S. will be bustling with students and parents unloading trucks and SUVs full of the goodies to make home away from home. Students have earned the grades, achieved the test scores, and written the essays all to get into...
by juanpablodevis | Aug 6, 2017 | Uncategorized
I do not believe in labeling, but I am unapologetically a big fan of Millennials, so this article from the Today Show was intriguing to me: Why you should consider hiring more millennials It is my experience that Millennials are hard working, dedicated and committed...
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