CAREER SELF-HELP
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“You are never too old to set another goal or to dream a new dream.” — C. S. Lewis
How to Avoid Taking Another Burnout Position
This is a guest post by Vicky Oliver. If you burned out in a big way at your last job, you’re now determined to not put yourself in a similarly unsustainable situation in your next position. Maybe you found yourself routinely working 60 hours a week. Maybe your marriage and other relationships suffered. Maybe you missed [...]
Beyond Job Titles: Thrive in the AI Era with Transferable Skills
A quick scroll through today's job boards reveals a telling trend: AI-related titles are no longer a niche, they're becoming the norm. This isn't about robots stealing our jobs, though. It's about a fundamental shift in how we work. While the headlines scream 'displacement,' the truth is more about evolution. Roles are being infused with AI, [...]
FOBO – Fear Of Being Obsolete in the Age of AI
FOBO (Fear of Being Obsolete) is a sense of unease that hangs heavy in the air, affecting professionals across industries. Many of us have these questions as the growing capacity of AI to perform intellectual tasks is fueling anxieties about the future of work and individual purpose. “Will my job even exist in 5 years?” “Are [...]
Recession Proof Your Career…Maybe, Just Maybe …
This is a guest post by Mahesh Gugurswamy In my twenty-something years of being in software development, I have survived three major recessions: the dot-com bust of 2001, the great recession caused by the housing bubble, and the Covid-19 recession of 2020. We might be looking at another recession, if the trade wars don’t calm down. It [...]
From Product Manager to People Manager: Redefine Your Impact
Moving from product management to people management is a big shift, a real change in how you measure success. Where you used to be the architect of product wins, you're now the architect of your team's growth. This calls for a change from being the "answer key" to being more of a coach. Guiding, Not Dictating [...]
Strategic Thinking in the Age of AI: Beyond Critical Analysis
In an era defined by rapid technological advancement and the rise of artificial intelligence, the ability to think strategically has become indispensable. While critical thinking remains a foundational skill, strategic thinking offers a broader, forward-looking perspective, essential for navigating the complexities of our evolving world. From Analysis to Vision: Critical vs. Strategic Thinking Critical thinking [...]