I work primarily with educators because we (and society) routinely undervalue what we do, and we normalize it by accepting conventional wisdom and ways of doing things that are just plain wrong. The rules, as we are taught to accept them, limit the potential of those participating in the system, by strictly defining who can or cannot play, who is allowed on certain turf, and what rules apply, whether they make sense or not. Kind of reminds you of the times in elementary school when no one picked you for kickball, right? Well, that happened to me a lot, so I stopped playing kickball.
Game Theory 101: Don’t Play Games. Win Them!
Games are always a part of business, and many times a part of life. What game are you playing? Whose rules are you playing by? How committed are you to winning?
SuperVision: How to Answer Questions About Your Supervisory Style
Supervision is hard. Developing a coherent supervisory style is even harder. And explaining your supervisory style in an interview? Really, really hard. John Mayo and I will be discussing how to approach questions about supervision and your supervisory style in a job interview on The Grill.
Salary Matters: 5 Ways to Find Out About Pay Without Asking
If there’s one part of the job search process that causes candidates universal anxiety, it’s discussing salary. One of the search terms that job-seekers look up, before arriving at this site, is “tactfully asking about salary.” Since asking about salary is such a nerve-wracking experience, here are five ways to find out about salary without asking (or at least asking outright).
Interview Travel Etiquette: How to Tactfully Manage the Conversation
Being invited to interview on-site for a job you are really interested in is exciting and nerve-wracking at the same time. If you are like most candidates, you look forward to the campus interview, but dread the conversations leading up to it. Travel costs add up, and you have to watch your bottom line. So how should you broach the subject with a potential employer?