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Which Do You Need—A Coach or a Mentor?

Which Do You Need—A Coach or a Mentor?

At different times in our careers, we need a little help, a little boost, a little bit of direction. There are a lot of good sources for feedback and support—family members, friends, co-workers, etc. But two more formal types of assistance are also useful at times:...

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The Modern Workplace–The Way Forward

The Modern Workplace–The Way Forward

Much has been written lately about the decline of lifetime employment and the rise of the ‘gig economy.’ The notion of the traditional ‘American Dream’—a good job with a defined career path, house, car, 2.3 kids, and 40 years of high-speed jamming towards a pension...

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Person-Centered Graduate Education

Person-Centered Graduate Education

Traditional higher education doesn’t vary much from traditional secondary or primary school. The main delivery philosophy is based in pedagogy—the teaching of children. We’re all familiar with it: teacher-centered, student-passive, and the school tells you what to...

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Strategy–It Ain’t What You Think

Strategy–It Ain’t What You Think

Unfortunately, the term "strategic" has been warped into new meaning. It's used as a way to say something is better, enhanced. Okay, but no. I've even seen it used as "strategic management," which is a blatant oxymoron. Nor is "strategic" just bigger in scope. ...

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Time to Keep Moving!

Time to Keep Moving!

I've been pondering the meaning of life and work lately. It's not my fault; baseball season is over. (Go Nationals! Baby Shark!) I read an interesting article in the paper today about the need to re-thing the structure of life. You know the routine: education,...

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