Monthly Archives: March 2007

5 tips to guarantee fulfillment on your next project (even if it's a complete failure)

Posted on March 19, 2007 by Rick Turoczy

As I’ve mentioned in some of my recent posts, I tend to get hung up on the big picture. And because of that, I tend to overlook smaller successes. Or I downplay them. A change of perspective is in order. … Continue reading →

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Elvis without the Colonel, Success without a Manager?

Posted on March 16, 2007 by Toby Lucich

I’m not the biggest Elvis fan (though my wee one had a sweet suit one October), but one thing was very clear – Elvis wasn’t Elvis without the Colonel. And though I always picture Colonel Sanders, it makes me wonder: … Continue reading →

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Portland's most evil boss…?

Posted on March 16, 2007 by Rick Turoczy

The folks over at Gawker are currently running a contest to find New York’s most evil boss. Which leads us More than a living types (apparently all atwitter about The No Asshole Rule and who have heard some doozies as … Continue reading →

Posted in Assholes, Boss, Corporate Culture, Criticism, Evil, Experience, Feedback | 1 Comment

Know thy enemy: 100 Ways to Kill a Concept

Posted on March 16, 2007 by Rick Turoczy

Our pursuits here at More than a living are often twofold. Two sides of the same coin. On one hand, we’re in the business of helping you focus. Helping you find perspective. And helping you get the most out of … Continue reading →

Posted in Change, Corporate Culture, Creativity, Criticism, Enemies, Fear, Growth, Ignorance, Manifesto, More than a living, Perspective, Risk | 2 Comments

Above average? So is everyone else, apparently

Posted on March 15, 2007 by Rick Turoczy

From the Cleveland Plain Dealer “A’s and B’s for everyone“: 83% of Americans believe they are above-average workers 74% of American adults believe they have above-average common sense 58% of Americans believe they have above-average IQs 94% of university professors … Continue reading →

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Second Life: Virtual world, real mentors

Posted on March 15, 2007 by Rick Turoczy

Apparently, IBM has been experimenting with Second Life, using it to test a number of virtual human resource and organizational development functions. The one I found most interesting? The mentoring community: In the United States, we’re using Second Life to … Continue reading →

Posted in Career, Community, Mentoring | 3 Comments

You own your own performance management

Posted on March 15, 2007 by Rick Turoczy

Catching up on some of my reading, obviously. Dave Lefkow over on Director of Recruiting posits the question, “Who will own performance management?” It’s a great question. Everyone wants there to be performance management. Everyone realizes there is value there. … Continue reading →

Posted in Management, Performance, Responsibility | 2 Comments

Know your critics, know your fans

Posted on March 15, 2007 by Rick Turoczy

When you’re looking for feedback on your performance, it’s critical that you know your critics and know your fans. That’s going to temper your questions and your results. If you’re looking for some praise to raise your spirits, then you’re … Continue reading →

Posted in Criticism, Feedback, Kumquat, Praise | 2 Comments

Is your career languishing in BETA?

Posted on March 15, 2007 by Rick Turoczy

(This is part of the “Enhance perspective, assume control” series of posts.) If you’ve spent any time on the Web lately, you’ve likely come across the word “BETA.” Or stumbled across a site or service in BETA. Probably more times … Continue reading →

Posted in Career, Control, Perspective, Product management | 3 Comments

When On-Time, On-Budget is Only "Ok"

Posted on March 14, 2007 by Toby Lucich

You scoped the work. You delivered on your commitments. You exceeded expectations when you look at what you had originally set out to do. Every “i” dotted, every “t” crossed. Attaboy. Your Customer’s needs are still unsatisfied. How did this … Continue reading →

Posted in Agility, Change, Feedback, Shining Stars | 4 Comments