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Matt Moran, author of The IT Career Builder's Toolkit, shares advice and insight for dynamic professional growth.
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The Joy of Failure??? NOT!!!!
Posted on July 7, 2011 | No CommentsLet’s face it.. failure sucks!!! But it may provide the best opportunity to learn and may be the only time we seriously consider a change of direction. Thoughts on Failure!! -
Episode 20 Clearing Ivy
Posted on June 9, 2011 | No CommentsLandscape Lessons This past week, we’ve been clearing Ivy. It got me thinking about things that get in the way and obscure or choke out the things we would like... -
Episode 19 A Mid Year Review
Posted on June 6, 2011 | No CommentsWhy and how I use an ongoing Google document to track information and ideas before they make the project list. Keep it simple. -
Episode 18 Good Times, Bad Times & The Economy of One
Posted on May 30, 2011 | 1 CommentWhat does it mean to have an economy of one? -
Episode 17 Time Management and Google Calendar
Posted on May 26, 2011 | 3 CommentsI missed Monday’s podcast.. I was very busy but the real culprit was poor time management. Here is what I try to do – and did not do. An overview... -
Episode 16 Starting a consulting business on a shoestring
Posted on May 19, 2011 | No CommentsYou don’t need a lot to start consulting and to make decent money. Matt discusses a meeting several years ago where the topic of starting a consulting business came up. -
Episode 15 The danger of becoming the hammer and saw professional
Posted on May 16, 2011 | No CommentsIT Professionals often become too focused on the technology they use rather than the problems they solve. Broaden your perspective and think more like a contractor who adopts tools... -
Episode 14 – how to be an expert
Posted on May 12, 2011 | No CommentsFirst, everyone has some expertise. Learning to use your area of expertise and focus is a great way to enhance your career. Here are 3 specific things you can do... -
Episode 13 Are You Engaged? If not, why?
Posted on May 9, 2011 | No CommentsBecky and I were shopping at IKEA and had an interesting customer service experience. One thing I can promise my clients and those I work with, I am truly interested... -
Episode 12 Kickstarting Your Job Search or Consulting Business
Posted on May 5, 2011 | No CommentsYou don’t need a job posting to open doors. Get your walking shoes on!