More than a living

Common sense. It seems so, well, common.
Truth of the matter is: it’s not.
I mean, common common sense is a little more prevalent than for which I give it credit. But your common sense?
Nope. Not common, at all.
You see, your common sense is different than everyone else’s common sense. Your common sense is based on the […]

Rick and I were recently having a conversation about the value of a consultant or contractor’s time, and how the concept of “consultative value” may or may not translate into a meaningful bill rate. Rick observed that too often the line of tactical versus strategic advice is backwards, with “strategic” insights being given away for […]

Enjoy the weekend.

My Visit to Trek: Two Guys in a Barn
“Employees make good use of the commuter program. Each day someone rides, walks, skates or car pools to work, that employee receives credit for Trek products or cash for the cafeteria. This is an incentive to keep in the latest gear and promote general wellness. […]

Have a good weekend. Try to unplug. But if you wind up online, here’s some stuff to peruse:

Head, shoulder, foot!
“Most founders think about complementing technical or business skills when they build their intial team. Fewer think about the emotional components required to marshal the operation to success.”
The Pmarca Guide’ to Startups, part 7: Why a […]

We like to think we’re pretty smart around here at More than a living. But reading and re-reading your own posts can get dull for even me. Sometimes.
When that happens, I like to venture out and do a little extramural blog reading. Being the kind soul that I am, and being how you are my […]

“Where do you see yourself in 5 years?” isn’t always a question you consider before an interview, but HRinterviews has made it easier to prep. This is a great list of questions, put on my radar by SystematicHR with a few additional helpful hints.
I’ve had countless conversations about job hunting, shifting, seeking, imagining. We all […]

Maybe I’m not that dialed in, but clicking through Rick’s post and into “A Unique Generation,” I bumped into KV’s comment and feel my shaking my head - huh uh - wrong focus, gang. I’ve worked across several companies and cultures in my career, and would be among those to call KV “crazy.”
What stirs me […]

I’m loving the thinking bouncing around, reading about value and influence at SystematicHR ” HR Versus Finance – Influence, Power, and a Seat at the Table Part 2” and ItzBigBlog “Want to increase ROI? Start investing in talent.” This is precisely what I love about blogs and blogging - seeing ideas spin in new and […]

After a read at SystematicHR titled “HR Versus Finance - Influence, Power, and a Seat at the Table Part 1“, here’s the question that has me puzzling this morning,
“Is human capital more or less valuable than financial capital?”
In bobble head fashion, I start my nodding while thinking “Yes, people are more valuable than wheelbarrows full […]