Author Archives: Toby Lucich

Performance Reviews – Then What?

Posted on May 23, 2007 by Toby Lucich

You’ve had your review. Hopefully with feedback from many, likely with input and reflections just from your manager. No one becomes “valued” doing just their one thing – we are all replaceable when we fail to differentiate against our stereotype … Continue reading →

Posted in Communication, Develop, Execution | 2 Comments

Some Days…

Posted on May 14, 2007 by Toby Lucich

You ever wonder when the wagon wheels are going to go spinning off? I’m home today with a sick child, even as I try to wrap up a few management tasks on a current project and throw myself bodily into … Continue reading →

Posted in Agility, Career | 1 Comment

Singing the Praises of Momentum

Posted on May 2, 2007 by Toby Lucich

Whew. I’m about pooped out. As we try to get the final touches on Kumquat, I’m also kicking off a consulting project for a client in which I’m emotionally invested. Exciting things are afoot, but it feels like there are … Continue reading →

Posted in Inspiration, Leadership, Motivation, Project | Leave a comment

Interview Prep – Get your Story Put Together

Posted on April 28, 2007 by Toby Lucich

“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 … Continue reading →

Posted in Career, HR, Insight, Tips | 3 Comments

Alice into the Rabbit Hole – Bring Your Interviewer In

Posted on April 24, 2007 by Toby Lucich

I was reviewing a few of the sample questions on HRinterviews , but didn’t see my favorite: Take me through an example project or challenge that would be similar to your work here, as you understand it. Give me a … Continue reading →

Posted in Branding, Career, Execution, Reflection | 5 Comments

Are You Failing Often Enough?

Posted on April 19, 2007 by Toby Lucich

Are you failing successfully? I can’t help but think that I am missing many opportunities by not failing enough (or learning from the minor daily failures around me). Having just found Jaired’s Life’s Lessons and post “The Art of Failure … Continue reading →

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Pride of Workmanship

Posted on April 18, 2007 by Toby Lucich

I work with contractors and consultants in nearly every aspect of my life. How is it that the idea of “workmanship,” or the pride of a job well done, can vary so greatly among the masses that work as independent … Continue reading →

Posted in Accountability, Career, Entrepreneur, Execution, Performance, Pride, Reputation | 3 Comments

Rushing To Work — Missing The Beauty

Posted on April 18, 2007 by Toby Lucich

Ask yourself — if you were on your way to work and heard one of the world’s greatest violinists playing on the street, would you notice? A brilliant piece in the Washington Post called “Pearls Before Breakfast” describes an experiment … Continue reading →

Posted in Career, Creativity, Perception, Perspective | 3 Comments

Leveraging Millennial Talent – Some Unsolicited Advice

Posted on April 18, 2007 by Toby Lucich

I love my daily dose of Systematic HR. A great reflection on millennial talent resonates. I think that “life indeed is the pursuit, not the fulfillment of one’s work life” is a key point that Gen Xers had to slowly … Continue reading →

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I Love My Job: Rasmussen/Su, Husband & Wife Architects

Posted on April 17, 2007 by Toby Lucich

In the second of a semi-regular interview series on people who love their jobs, I spoke with Kevin Rasmussen and Vivian Su, a husband and wife team running their own small architecture firm. They have worked to create a lifestyle … Continue reading →

Posted in Autonomy, Career, Fulfillment, Meaning, Passion, Work-life balance | 2 Comments