For many people stepping back from the day to day hectic working life is just a lovely dream. The long commute or hours travelling from one country to another allows time to reflect on a different lifestyle or perhaps a change of career direction. I guess if we were to generalise, as we move on …
Once upon a time an old chap said to me, that a ‘career is just a job that has gone on too long”. I guess having had several “careers” (or more to the point jobs in the past), I do understand how important careers to us all. This came into sharp focus following a conversation …
I am sure you have seen LinkedIn and other social media platforms awash with articles on leadership and becoming a better leader. How many articles and promotions do we see “10 ways to become a great leader” or “Essential Leadership Training” etc, along with countless clichéd quotes from business characters. You have all seen them I am …
This is a different perspective on why your career and the work you do is so important to your sense of fulfilment, happiness and satisfaction with your lot. Have a look at this video from philosopher Alain de Botton to hear a different perspective on work and careers.