Career Advice
A blog by Marie Deveaux
LinkedIn, Politics, and Your Brand
Politics on LinkedIn makes sense and here’s why. Brands are About Beliefs Implicit in branding are core values. That’s why great mission and vision statements focus on behaviors and impact instead of sales and operations. A mission statement is deeply rooted in the...
Let America Be
Inauguration, 2017 There’s been a lot talk of politics these days. The recent election has highlighted a divided United States and people are questioning our democratic process now more than ever. In the midst of so much angst and anxious anticipation, many (myself...
Turning Should Do Into Will Do
If you set goals daily, write checklists and set a daily intention, you will be surprised with what you can accomplish. We all know that's what we should do to be successful, but when does should become will? Hold Yourself Accountable I love the Best Self Co...
Get Your Life Before You Get a Job
Order of Operations for Work and Life Know what kind of life you want Know what kind of problems you are good at solving Find the sweet spot where your career plan gets along with your life plan You've heard of work life balance? Have you met my friend, work life...
Diplomatic Conflicts: Reduce stress, increase empathy
This is not an article about the work place. But, think about the worst work environment you have experienced and what you learned from surviving it. That will be your point of reference for what follows. Workplace disagreements Most people in America (roughly half)...
Can’t Handle the Truth!
When Getting the Job is not Enough I meet far too many young people who seem to be under the assumption that getting out of school is the easy part. Rushing to get a good job is seen as some sort of promised land to freedom and responsible adulthood. Unfortunately,...
Be Interesting
Fall in love . . . again . . . every day What's interesting about your business? Are there enough interesting things to keep a 365 day log? If not, why are you still doing it? If you can explain your why, the rest is easy. Your work should be powerfully interesting...
Independently Unemployed part 2 (carpe lunae)
Thank God its Monday! disgruntled, underpaid, over worked, underappreciated, micromanaged and uber annoyed That' how most people feel on a Monday morning. But lately, in the entrepreneur and freelancer community, I have noticed a trend towards TGIM (Thank God It's...
Resignation Letter Recipe
The Quit Sandwich Start with a compliment or positive nod to your manager Directly state when your last day is and be nondescript and non accusatory about why you are leaving End with a message of support for next steps I recently left a full time position that I had...
Independently Unemployed part 1 (Kick the habit)
Kick the Habit The three most harmful addictions are heroin, carbohydrates, and a monthly salary - Nassim Nicholas Taleb Heroin isn't good for you. No one would say it is. But people still do it because the short term benefits are just so appealing. . . like a...
Should You Quit Your Job?
If you are having a bad day, chances are you SHOULD NOT QUIT YOUR JOB. Sit quietly with yourself and think back to your goals and your progress. Is your job getting in your way, or is there something else YOU could be doing to change the outcomes you're getting?...
Budget is a Verb: Grow Up and Do It
"The American Dream is moving increasingly out of reach for many of us. The wages of working people have barely budged, while the cost of essentials of everything from higher education to health care to food and gas have skyrocketed." --Andrea Batista Schlesinger...