Yesterday morning, I was deeply moved by this quote in the New York Times from one of my favorite Tigers, Tori Hunter: “Fear, doubt and worry, that’s what kills your dreams,” Torii Hunter said, adding: “In life and in baseball, if you’re not doing what you’re supposed to do, that’s because you feared it, you doubted it and you worried about it. So I don’t worry, fear or doubt. I just go out and play and whatever the results …
Dear Dr. Rob, I have a good idea of what I want to do with my career. I just can’t figure out how to get paid for it. What do you suggest? — Harry Dear Harry, I am pleased that you have successfully completed the first three parts of the “Finding Your Sweet Spot Exercise.” You’ve explored what your passions are. You have reviewed and focused on your core strengths, unique talents and experiences. And thirdly, you have aligned …
“Dear Dr. Rob… How do I deal with low-energy days, when I have a hard time getting things done?” — From a participant at CEO Connect Dear Low-Energy, This is a great question, because it is something that happens to all of us at some time, yet is infrequently discussed or even admitted. We all have our good days and bad, and recognize that we cannot always function at our optimum best. Here are a few suggestions for coping …
This week, I get to be the one asking for advice. I have asked recently retired Channel 7 news reporter Cheryl Chodun, who will be the speaker at this weeks CEO Connect, to answer the question: What advice do you have for executives on how to relate to the media? Cheryl shares the following tips: Recognize that the media can be your friend. Seek to develop a positive relationship with reporters and news desk editors. If you have positive …
After sending out an email on Saturday requesting questions for an advice column, I have so far received dozens of submissions. I have picked one, and this week will mark my first use of “Dr. Rob’s Tips” to answer your questions directly. I am very interested in getting your feedback on this approach to my column, and would enjoy receiving your further questions. Also, please feel free to comment on the question itself. A healthcare professional asks: “How do you …
Perhaps the most important consideration in evaluating your career is prioritizing your core values. Here, the key word is prioritizing. We all have many core values, some of them are in harmony, while others compete with each other. For example, you may have “being a great parent” as a core value, and you also may have “doing whatever it takes to do a thorough job at work.” What happens when you have a big project at work which you are …