If you want to hunt buffalo, dress like a buffalo

I was talking to a colleague who was lamenting that he was passed over when his company promoted several senior executives to VP. He felt that his responsibilities were as important as theirs and didn’t understand why he wasn’t promoted … Continue reading

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Leave a trail of breadcrumbs

My one-time boss and long-time friend Dan was sharing his work experiences at Westinghouse and IBM. Over a dinner of succulent lobster and locally grown corn, he contrasted the two company’s staffing strategies. When Dan was at Westinghouse, they promoted a … Continue reading

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