Building Your I.T. Career https://itcareertoolkit.com/ A complete toolkit to grow a dynamic and profitable career in information technology Tue, 07 May 2019 17:08:53 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.1.2 40025975 Video: 15 Minutes of Learning a Day https://itcareertoolkit.com/video-15-minutes-of-learning-a-day/ https://itcareertoolkit.com/video-15-minutes-of-learning-a-day/#respond Tue, 07 May 2019 17:08:53 +0000 https://itcareertoolkit.com/?p=5783 A few things to update here. I've been updating the Facebook page from time to time but less diligently than I'd like. Consulting and other creative projects have been my focus. However, much of it overlaps with the proactive approach I have to IT Careers - and careers (and life) in general. Recently, I've been […]

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]]> https://itcareertoolkit.com/video-15-minutes-of-learning-a-day/feed/ 0 5783 Concept Over Process: A Mindset and Methodology for Better Technology https://itcareertoolkit.com/concept-over-process-a-mindset-and-methodology-for-better-technology/ https://itcareertoolkit.com/concept-over-process-a-mindset-and-methodology-for-better-technology/#respond Wed, 28 Nov 2018 13:52:30 +0000 https://itcareertoolkit.com/?p=5725 Achieving IT to Business Alignment I’ve discussed Concept Over Process on the blog before. Concept Over Process is the longest chapter in both my books – The IT Career Builder’s Toolkit and the greatly expanded, Building Your IT Career. What is Concept Over Process Concept Over Process is a project development and business analysis methodology […]

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]]> https://itcareertoolkit.com/concept-over-process-a-mindset-and-methodology-for-better-technology/feed/ 0 5725 Episode 30 – Schedule and Productivity https://itcareertoolkit.com/episode-30-schedule-and-productivity/ https://itcareertoolkit.com/episode-30-schedule-and-productivity/#respond Wed, 03 Oct 2018 18:23:32 +0000 https://itcareertoolkit.com/?p=5703 Summary: A brief overview of things I’m working on and where I’ve been. And then we discuss four big ideas about developing a proactive and dynamic career in Information Technology or anywhere else for that matter. Episode 30: Download here or listen below. Intro FAR-West Performing with The Tiger Tops October 19th Arrogant Sage on […]

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]]> https://itcareertoolkit.com/episode-30-schedule-and-productivity/feed/ 0 5703 Episide 29 – The Entrepreneurial Careerist Revisited and Where I Have Been https://itcareertoolkit.com/episide-29-the-entrepreneurial-careerist-revisited-and-where-i-have-been/ https://itcareertoolkit.com/episide-29-the-entrepreneurial-careerist-revisited-and-where-i-have-been/#respond Tue, 25 Sep 2018 16:42:27 +0000 https://itcareertoolkit.com/?p=5693 Summary: A brief overview of things I’m working on and where I’ve been. And then we discuss four big ideas about developing a proactive and dynamic career in Information Technology or anywhere else for that matter. Episode 29: Download here or listen below. Intro & Things I’m Working On Book: Building Your IT Career Article: […]

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]]> https://itcareertoolkit.com/episide-29-the-entrepreneurial-careerist-revisited-and-where-i-have-been/feed/ 0 5693 How I won two new clients and The Entrepreneurial Careerist https://itcareertoolkit.com/won-two-new-clients-entrepreneurial-careerist/ https://itcareertoolkit.com/won-two-new-clients-entrepreneurial-careerist/#respond Thu, 28 Sep 2017 14:48:46 +0000 https://www.itcareertoolkit.com/?p=5273 I’m going to explain how I won two new clients in one day. That story can be found below. First – because it is related. I’m presenting next week in Woodland Hills, CA. The Entrepreneurial Careerist I love giving this presentation. No audio/visuals. Just energy, anecdotes, and audience interaction. My goal is the move people […]

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]]> https://itcareertoolkit.com/won-two-new-clients-entrepreneurial-careerist/feed/ 0 5273 Ingredients versus Recipe – Why IT Pros get it wrong https://itcareertoolkit.com/ingredients-versus-recipe-pros-get-wrong/ https://itcareertoolkit.com/ingredients-versus-recipe-pros-get-wrong/#respond Fri, 23 Jun 2017 18:38:48 +0000 https://www.itcareertoolkit.com/?p=5228 This was published on my regular blog. I’m working on how/where to publish most diligently and it is currently more efficient for me to publish there.

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]]> https://itcareertoolkit.com/ingredients-versus-recipe-pros-get-wrong/feed/ 0 5228 Episode 28 – Career Coincidences and Up Your Numbers https://itcareertoolkit.com/episode-28-career-coincidences-up-your-numbers/ https://itcareertoolkit.com/episode-28-career-coincidences-up-your-numbers/#respond Wed, 10 May 2017 14:45:05 +0000 https://www.itcareertoolkit.com/?p=5203 What are Career Coincidences? Career Coincidences are those random moments – events or opportune meetings, where you connect with someone – an opportunity – in a seemingly magical way. You have a connection, a past employer, a shared friend, or any shared experience, that makes the conversation and connection more meaningful. This has the impact […]

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]]> https://itcareertoolkit.com/episode-28-career-coincidences-up-your-numbers/feed/ 0 5203 The Employability Puzzle! How to launch into IT or any career https://itcareertoolkit.com/employability-puzzle-launch-career/ https://itcareertoolkit.com/employability-puzzle-launch-career/#respond Tue, 02 May 2017 17:35:24 +0000 https://www.itcareertoolkit.com/?p=5194 Yesterday I took part in a discussion with the instructors and administrators at a local technical college. The big question: How do we create curriculum that prepares our students for a job upon graduation? How do we make them employable? They are, as it turns out, not alone in asking this question. Yesterday I read, […]

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]]> https://itcareertoolkit.com/employability-puzzle-launch-career/feed/ 0 5194 Episode 27 – What’s more important for an IT career, degrees or certifications? Or something else? https://itcareertoolkit.com/episode-27-whats-important-career-degrees-certifications-something-else/ https://itcareertoolkit.com/episode-27-whats-important-career-degrees-certifications-something-else/#respond Mon, 01 May 2017 01:59:32 +0000 https://www.itcareertoolkit.com/?p=5192 This question is repeated nearly daily on discussions forums and with aspiring, and even seasoned, information technology professionals. I’ll give a partial answer in this podcast and propose what is more important than either. Degrees or Certifications: What’s more important for your career? Listen to episode 27 below or download it here.

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]]> https://itcareertoolkit.com/episode-27-whats-important-career-degrees-certifications-something-else/feed/ 0 5192 Video: Is it What You Know or Who You Know? Both Are Needed https://itcareertoolkit.com/video-know-know-needed/ https://itcareertoolkit.com/video-know-know-needed/#respond Mon, 24 Apr 2017 14:35:12 +0000 https://www.itcareertoolkit.com/?p=5183 We’ve been cleaning up around here. The IT Career Toolkit website needed an overhaul. This morning I recorded a new podcast – look for it tomorrow – introducing some new materials and the TechXCited Seminar Series (watch for it). In the meantime, here is a short segment from a past speaking engagement. I was speaking […]

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]]> https://itcareertoolkit.com/video-know-know-needed/feed/ 0 5183 Which One of You Brought Down the Internet Last Friday https://itcareertoolkit.com/one-brought-internet-last-friday/ https://itcareertoolkit.com/one-brought-internet-last-friday/#respond Tue, 25 Oct 2016 12:17:51 +0000 http://www.itcareertoolkit.com/?p=4988 Some thoughts published on my personal/writing blog after last Friday’s DDoS attack. I address what the industry might do (and why they are not) and what home users should do (and are definitely not). http://www.matthewmoranonline.com/one-brought-down-internet/

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]]> https://itcareertoolkit.com/one-brought-internet-last-friday/feed/ 0 4988 Microsoft Access database that reads and extracts website data – file download https://itcareertoolkit.com/microsoft-access-database-reads-extracts-website-data-file-download/ https://itcareertoolkit.com/microsoft-access-database-reads-extracts-website-data-file-download/#respond Fri, 30 Sep 2016 15:42:03 +0000 http://www.itcareertoolkit.com/?p=4976 I wrote about this technology some time back at Pulse Infomatics. Using the Microsoft Internet Controls, the HTMLDocument object, and VBA, you can read and extract data from almost any website. This can be used to periodically look for changes on a website or pull data for use into your own analysis tool. We’ve had […]

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]]> https://itcareertoolkit.com/microsoft-access-database-reads-extracts-website-data-file-download/feed/ 0 4976 Episode 26 – DO NOT withhold information to artificially bolster your value as an IT professional https://itcareertoolkit.com/episode-26-not-withhold-information-artificially-bolster-value-professional/ https://itcareertoolkit.com/episode-26-not-withhold-information-artificially-bolster-value-professional/#respond Thu, 11 Aug 2016 14:28:06 +0000 http://www.itcareertoolkit.com/?p=4956 Are you withholding information about what you, believing you are more valuable if no one else has this information? This is a common practice among IT professionals. It demonstrates a lack of confidence in your actual value to your employer. Do NOT Withhold Information to Artificially Bolster Your Value Listen to episode 26 below or […]

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]]> https://itcareertoolkit.com/episode-26-not-withhold-information-artificially-bolster-value-professional/feed/ 0 4956 Episode 25 – Learning New Technology and Identifying the Next HOT Technology https://itcareertoolkit.com/episode-25-learning-new-technology-identifying-next-hot-technology/ https://itcareertoolkit.com/episode-25-learning-new-technology-identifying-next-hot-technology/#respond Tue, 02 Aug 2016 17:12:37 +0000 http://www.itcareertoolkit.com/?p=4947 Does learning new technology give you anxiety? What about knowing which technology to learn? This discussion will help. Learning New Technology & The Next HOT Technology Listen to episode 25 below of download here. Key Content: Market relevance is important but is solved by better understanding business need. You aren’t too late to learn a popular […]

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]]> https://itcareertoolkit.com/episode-25-learning-new-technology-identifying-next-hot-technology/feed/ 0 4947 Episode 24 – Permission Granted https://itcareertoolkit.com/episode-24-permission-granted/ https://itcareertoolkit.com/episode-24-permission-granted/#respond Tue, 26 Jul 2016 13:18:19 +0000 http://www.itcareertoolkit.com/?p=4942 Are you waiting for that class next semester or your employer to give you a project and permission to learn new technology? If so, this podcast is for you. I give you permission (duration: 6:46) Listen to Episode 24 below or download here. And you can always subscribe on iTunes or your favorite podcast app. […]

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]]> https://itcareertoolkit.com/episode-24-permission-granted/feed/ 0 4942 Episode 23 – Political rants are career suicide https://itcareertoolkit.com/episode-23-political-rants-career-suicide/ https://itcareertoolkit.com/episode-23-political-rants-career-suicide/#comments Tue, 19 Jul 2016 13:52:24 +0000 http://www.itcareertoolkit.com/?p=4932 A tightened up and more succinct podcast format. Listening time: 5:29 Listen below or download the episode here: Mentioned (links): Mike Rowe’s Podcast Blog entry: Facebook Political Rants Document: Rules of Engagement for Debate “To the other guy, you are the other guy.” Podcast Summary: Frothy-mouthed and angry political rants do little to change anyone’s opinion […]

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]]> https://itcareertoolkit.com/episode-23-political-rants-career-suicide/feed/ 2 4932 Who Cares? Now What? Thoughts on 2016, Plans, & Action https://itcareertoolkit.com/who-cares-now-what-thoughts-on-2016-plans-action/ https://itcareertoolkit.com/who-cares-now-what-thoughts-on-2016-plans-action/#respond Fri, 01 Jan 2016 14:24:27 +0000 http://www.itcareertoolkit.com/?p=4837 Some thoughts on the upcoming year and the things you hope to accomplish

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]]> https://itcareertoolkit.com/who-cares-now-what-thoughts-on-2016-plans-action/feed/ 0 4837 Fitness, Focus, and Your Career https://itcareertoolkit.com/fitness-focus-and-your-career/ https://itcareertoolkit.com/fitness-focus-and-your-career/#respond Mon, 28 Dec 2015 13:11:44 +0000 http://www.itcareertoolkit.com/?p=4829 What is the best exercise you can do to lose weight or get fit? Plus how I got started with weight training.

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]]> https://itcareertoolkit.com/fitness-focus-and-your-career/feed/ 0 4829 The Project Management Blues https://itcareertoolkit.com/the-project-management-blues/ https://itcareertoolkit.com/the-project-management-blues/#respond Mon, 07 Dec 2015 19:26:38 +0000 http://www.itcareertoolkit.com/?p=4811 I spoke for the Project Management Institute of LA last week. Topic: Cloud-based Project Management Strategies and Tools. I include music in many of my presentations. The morning of the presentation, I decided to write a Project Management related song. Below is what I ended up with. You can get the presentation slides on my […]

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]]> https://itcareertoolkit.com/the-project-management-blues/feed/ 0 4811 21 Earning a 6 Figure Income in Information Technology https://itcareertoolkit.com/21-earning-a-6-figure-income-in-information-technology/ https://itcareertoolkit.com/21-earning-a-6-figure-income-in-information-technology/#comments Fri, 06 Nov 2015 15:08:52 +0000 http://www.itcareertoolkit.com/?p=4752 Prompted by a question on Spiceworks – an IT management software and community online. I’ve provided a link to the community. It’s a good place for IT professionals to get advice and meet other IT pros. Episode 21: How to make a 6 figure income in IT. Listen below or download the episode here. ….. […]

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]]> https://itcareertoolkit.com/21-earning-a-6-figure-income-in-information-technology/feed/ 4 4752 20 My mom, cancer, tennis, and time https://itcareertoolkit.com/20-my-mom-cancer-tennis-and-time/ https://itcareertoolkit.com/20-my-mom-cancer-tennis-and-time/#respond Thu, 24 Sep 2015 13:33:24 +0000 http://www.itcareertoolkit.com/?p=4708 Episode 20 Summary In episode 20 of the Building Your IT Career Podcast, I discuss my mother’s passing, how she impacted my career – and life – and what it means for my future. Also, thoughts on time, creativity, and focus. Listen to Episode 20 here [DOWNLOAD EPISODE 20] News Instagram 400m – beats twitter […]

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]]> https://itcareertoolkit.com/20-my-mom-cancer-tennis-and-time/feed/ 0 4708 Mailmerge using VBA, Excel, and Word https://itcareertoolkit.com/mailmerge-using-vba-excel-and-word/ https://itcareertoolkit.com/mailmerge-using-vba-excel-and-word/#respond Fri, 04 Sep 2015 16:37:32 +0000 http://www.itcareertoolkit.com/?p=4675 A Mailmerge solution that does not require Outlook. You can read about and download this solution at Pulse Infomatics. Simple automation tools are some of the most powerful ways to give users what they need and advance your career. This can be automating IT functions or automating user functions.

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]]> https://itcareertoolkit.com/mailmerge-using-vba-excel-and-word/feed/ 0 4675 19 Refocusing and Re-purposing Your Career https://itcareertoolkit.com/19-refocusing-and-re-purposing-your-career/ https://itcareertoolkit.com/19-refocusing-and-re-purposing-your-career/#comments Wed, 26 Aug 2015 14:43:39 +0000 http://www.itcareertoolkit.com/?p=4634 Episode 19 summary I discuss my recent refocus for my own consulting with Pulse Infomatics. I also discuss a young man who was referred to me. He is hoping to break into IT. I offer some advice that he (and other aspiring IT professionals) can use to break into IT. I also talk about more experienced […]

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]]> https://itcareertoolkit.com/19-refocusing-and-re-purposing-your-career/feed/ 2 4634 The IT Job Seekers Song from the Camarillo Public Library https://itcareertoolkit.com/the-it-job-seekers-song-from-the-camarillo-public-library/ https://itcareertoolkit.com/the-it-job-seekers-song-from-the-camarillo-public-library/#respond Mon, 24 Aug 2015 13:32:23 +0000 http://www.itcareertoolkit.com/?p=4615 I gave a presentation on Cloud-based Project Management and Team Collaboration Tools a couple weeks ago. Actually, I’ve been speaking on this topic a lot over the last year. As part of my presentations, I often include music. At the end of my presentation for the Camarillo Public Library’s Russel Fischer Business Collection, we got […]

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]]> https://itcareertoolkit.com/the-it-job-seekers-song-from-the-camarillo-public-library/feed/ 0 4615 Lessons from the grocery store and business-aligned IT https://itcareertoolkit.com/lessons-from-the-grocery-store-and-business-aligned-it/ https://itcareertoolkit.com/lessons-from-the-grocery-store-and-business-aligned-it/#respond Thu, 20 Aug 2015 17:09:56 +0000 http://www.itcareertoolkit.com/?p=4597 I apologize about not posting the podcast the past 2 weeks. It will be explained soon… in a podcast. I published this over on Pulse Infomatics. About recipes, shopping list, and business to IT alignment.

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]]> https://itcareertoolkit.com/lessons-from-the-grocery-store-and-business-aligned-it/feed/ 0 4597 18 Six Productivity Hacks You Can Start Using Today https://itcareertoolkit.com/18-six-productivity-hacks-you-can-start-using-today/ https://itcareertoolkit.com/18-six-productivity-hacks-you-can-start-using-today/#respond Tue, 04 Aug 2015 13:31:30 +0000 http://www.itcareertoolkit.com/?p=4529 Episode 18 Summary In IT we often focus on technology and tools. This episode is about non-technical ways to dramatically increase your productivity. See list below. Listen to the podcast here DOWNLOAD EPISODE 18 Episode links Writer defined and searching for the silver bullet Action Beats Analysis 6 Productivity Hacks Step away from your digital […]

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]]> https://itcareertoolkit.com/18-six-productivity-hacks-you-can-start-using-today/feed/ 0 4529 17 cloud-based project management and collaboration tools https://itcareertoolkit.com/17-cloud-based-project-management-and-collaboration-tools/ https://itcareertoolkit.com/17-cloud-based-project-management-and-collaboration-tools/#respond Tue, 28 Jul 2015 15:17:08 +0000 http://www.itcareertoolkit.com/?p=4485 Episode 17 Summary A discussion about cloud-based project management tools that I use in my consulting and that we teach to clients. Slides and video from one of my presentations on this topic can be viewed and downloaded here. Listen to the podcast here [DOWNLOAD EPISODE 17] New Stories plus mentioned links Project management tools […]

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]]> https://itcareertoolkit.com/17-cloud-based-project-management-and-collaboration-tools/feed/ 0 4485 16 Your Calendar and Maximum Productivity https://itcareertoolkit.com/16-your-calendar-and-max-productivity/ https://itcareertoolkit.com/16-your-calendar-and-max-productivity/#respond Tue, 21 Jul 2015 17:18:24 +0000 http://www.itcareertoolkit.com/?p=4454 Episode 16 Summary A discussion about your calendar as your most important productivity tool. Plus some thoughts on focus – for writers, app developers, songwriters… eh.. everybody! Listen to the podcast here. [DOWNLOAD EPISODE 16] News stories 3 Skills to Drop on your way to CIO http://www.cio.com/article/2937164/leadership-management/3-skills-to-drop-on-the-road-to-the-c-suite.html Toshiba CEO and others resign due to $1.2B […]

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]]> https://itcareertoolkit.com/16-your-calendar-and-max-productivity/feed/ 0 4454 15 – What does proactive mean when it comes to getting the job you want? Other projects? https://itcareertoolkit.com/15-what-does-proactive-mean-when-it-comes-to-getting-the-job-you-want-other-projects/ https://itcareertoolkit.com/15-what-does-proactive-mean-when-it-comes-to-getting-the-job-you-want-other-projects/#respond Fri, 17 Jul 2015 03:26:45 +0000 http://www.itcareertoolkit.com/?p=4437 Episode 15 summary Apologies for the tardiness in posting. I recorded this at my moms but had to help her with some private matters. Microsoft to Slash 7,800 Jobs Facebook adds gender equal icons Taylor Swift won’t fight YouTube YouTube celebrity equals major label celebrity – my daughter’s perspective Listen here or download below [DOWNLOAD […]

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]]> https://itcareertoolkit.com/15-what-does-proactive-mean-when-it-comes-to-getting-the-job-you-want-other-projects/feed/ 0 4437 Public Speaking Advice – begin with a story & end with a song https://itcareertoolkit.com/public-speaking-advice-begin-with-a-story-end-with-a-song/ https://itcareertoolkit.com/public-speaking-advice-begin-with-a-story-end-with-a-song/#respond Mon, 13 Jul 2015 13:40:10 +0000 http://www.itcareertoolkit.com/?p=4431 Career Tip: Public Speaking enhances your credibility It’s no secret that I consider the ability to speak in public as an executive level career accelerator. Seriously! Few skills provide you the ability to bolster your credibility and the perception of leaderships. Note: Yes.. perception. You still need to be awesome and deliver! In this post […]

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]]> https://itcareertoolkit.com/public-speaking-advice-begin-with-a-story-end-with-a-song/feed/ 0 4431 14 – How can you negotiate your salary for a Best Buy, Geek Squad position https://itcareertoolkit.com/14-how-can-you-negotiate-your-salary-for-a-best-buy-geek-squad-position/ https://itcareertoolkit.com/14-how-can-you-negotiate-your-salary-for-a-best-buy-geek-squad-position/#respond Tue, 07 Jul 2015 13:00:22 +0000 http://www.itcareertoolkit.com/?p=4412 Episode 14 Summary Best time for FB posts:Tues/Wed – late morning Combating ISIS Online “Ecosystem” Facebook introduces video revenue share Question: Negotiating Salary for a Geek Squad consulting position Productivity App: Nozbe Listen here: [DOWNLOAD EPISODE HERE] Original question and my answer Q) I have an interview with Best Buy tomorrow for a Geek Squad […]

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]]> https://itcareertoolkit.com/14-how-can-you-negotiate-your-salary-for-a-best-buy-geek-squad-position/feed/ 0 4412 13 – What would you do with $1,000 dollars and our mantra: Be Proactive! Be Positive! Add Value! Share Opportunity! https://itcareertoolkit.com/13-what-would-you-do-with-1000-dollars-and-our-mantra-be-proactive-be-positive-add-value-share-opportunity/ https://itcareertoolkit.com/13-what-would-you-do-with-1000-dollars-and-our-mantra-be-proactive-be-positive-add-value-share-opportunity/#respond Tue, 30 Jun 2015 13:49:01 +0000 http://www.itcareertoolkit.com/?p=4372 Episode 13 summary: Our Mantra and its origin Be Proactive! Be Positive! Add Value! Share Opportunity! Technology News Google’s self-driving cars in Mountain View Selfie sticks banned at Disney World If you were given $1,000 to spend on your career, what would you use it for? Mary Brandel’s article at Network World download episode 13 Other […]

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]]> https://itcareertoolkit.com/13-what-would-you-do-with-1000-dollars-and-our-mantra-be-proactive-be-positive-add-value-share-opportunity/feed/ 0 4372 12 – Relaunch, New Name, and Avoiding the Helpdesk https://itcareertoolkit.com/episode-12-relaunch-new-name-avoid-help-desk/ https://itcareertoolkit.com/episode-12-relaunch-new-name-avoid-help-desk/#respond Thu, 25 Jun 2015 15:23:28 +0000 http://www.itcareertoolkit.com/?p=4351 This is more of an announcement but I do address a reader question about his career. A plan that takes him from help desk intern to CIO. or download Episode 12 here. The podcast has a new name (The Building Your IT Career Podcast), new cover-art, and new life! I discuss why I haven’t posted […]

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]]> https://itcareertoolkit.com/episode-12-relaunch-new-name-avoid-help-desk/feed/ 0 4351 CIO Magazine Blog – 3 Skills do drop to become a CIO https://itcareertoolkit.com/cio-magazine-blog-3-skills-do-drop-to-become-a-cio/ https://itcareertoolkit.com/cio-magazine-blog-3-skills-do-drop-to-become-a-cio/#respond Mon, 22 Jun 2015 15:30:03 +0000 http://www.itcareertoolkit.com/?p=4341 My latest blog at CIO Magazine went live today. 3 Skills you need to drop to become a CIO

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]]> https://itcareertoolkit.com/cio-magazine-blog-3-skills-do-drop-to-become-a-cio/feed/ 0 4341 Is LinkedIn an effective social network https://itcareertoolkit.com/is-linkedin-an-effective-social-network/ https://itcareertoolkit.com/is-linkedin-an-effective-social-network/#respond Thu, 18 Jun 2015 13:47:37 +0000 http://www.itcareertoolkit.com/?p=4325 First, LinkedIn is NOT a social network. At a recent workshop on blogging, hosted by VCCF (where I serve on the faculty), I was asked my thoughts on LinkedIn as a social network. This video includes my answer plus additional ideas on true engagement and why likes are not always likes. Workshop Video: 2:55 on LinkedIn Video […]

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]]> https://itcareertoolkit.com/is-linkedin-an-effective-social-network/feed/ 0 4325 Before you purchase equipment, speed up what you have https://itcareertoolkit.com/before-you-purchase-equipment-speed-up-what-you-have/ https://itcareertoolkit.com/before-you-purchase-equipment-speed-up-what-you-have/#respond Wed, 17 Jun 2015 16:04:01 +0000 http://www.itcareertoolkit.com/?p=4321 At Pulse, we often discover clients buying technology to speed things up in their systems environment. The problem is, much of the time (more than 70%), the problem is NOT outdated technology. It’s a configuration and optimization issue. My Director of Technology Services, David Murphy, shared 3 ideas to help you speed up your systems environment […]

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]]> https://itcareertoolkit.com/before-you-purchase-equipment-speed-up-what-you-have/feed/ 0 4321 Become a better delegator https://itcareertoolkit.com/become-a-better-delegator/ https://itcareertoolkit.com/become-a-better-delegator/#respond Tue, 12 May 2015 16:53:30 +0000 http://www.itcareertoolkit.com/?p=4295 Learning to delegate has been an interesting process for me! I explained some of the strategies and tools I use with me team on my recent blog at CIO. In response to that blog, a new acquaintance asked me about how to get mid-level managers to delegate better. In my coaching, whether mid-level manager and even […]

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]]> https://itcareertoolkit.com/become-a-better-delegator/feed/ 0 4295 Make Facebook share the correct image from WordPress https://itcareertoolkit.com/make-facebook-share-correct-image-from-wordpress/ https://itcareertoolkit.com/make-facebook-share-correct-image-from-wordpress/#respond Sat, 02 May 2015 12:28:27 +0000 http://www.itcareertoolkit.com/?p=4285 I’ll be publishing more of the technical how to’s over at Pulse Infomatics but I will post the links to them here. In the referenced post I cover: How to make the correct image display when your post is shared on Facebook.. and how to clear the pesky Facebook cache. The recommended & minimum image […]

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]]> https://itcareertoolkit.com/make-facebook-share-correct-image-from-wordpress/feed/ 0 4285 True LinkedIn Interactions – A Tale of Two Interactions https://itcareertoolkit.com/true-linkedin-interactions-a-tale-of-two-interactions/ https://itcareertoolkit.com/true-linkedin-interactions-a-tale-of-two-interactions/#respond Tue, 21 Apr 2015 17:06:36 +0000 http://www.itcareertoolkit.com/?p=4273 ::originally published at Pulse Infomatics. It was the best of conversations. It was the worst of conversations. – thanks Dan for the intro I’ve written about LinkedIn effectiveness before, but a couple of weeks ago I had two interactions in a single day that exemplified what I have been talking about and advocating for the […]

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]]> https://itcareertoolkit.com/true-linkedin-interactions-a-tale-of-two-interactions/feed/ 0 4273 Using Social Media workshop video https://itcareertoolkit.com/using-social-media-workshop-video/ https://itcareertoolkit.com/using-social-media-workshop-video/#respond Sat, 04 Apr 2015 13:49:44 +0000 http://www.itcareertoolkit.com/?p=4259 Last week I presented for the Ventura County Community Foundation – a non-profit support and education resource. Below is the full workshop video. Additionally, I’ve provided a link to a posts on my Pulse Infomatics site where you can download the slide deck. I’ll be posting shorter segments from this and other videos soon. Oh, […]

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]]> https://itcareertoolkit.com/using-social-media-workshop-video/feed/ 0 4259 Live Streaming Video Conversations https://itcareertoolkit.com/live-streaming-video-conversations/ https://itcareertoolkit.com/live-streaming-video-conversations/#respond Wed, 18 Mar 2015 11:02:51 +0000 http://www.itcareertoolkit.com/?p=4246 Tonight I launch a new live video series at Numubu.com (NMBLive.com) titled, Tips, Tools, and Breaking the Rules – 6pm (PST).

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]]> https://itcareertoolkit.com/live-streaming-video-conversations/feed/ 0 4246 Twitter, hashtags, and the value you add https://itcareertoolkit.com/twitter-hashtags-and-the-value-you-add/ https://itcareertoolkit.com/twitter-hashtags-and-the-value-you-add/#respond Tue, 10 Mar 2015 11:32:46 +0000 http://www.itcareertoolkit.com/?p=4230 I was taking part in a conversation on a LinkedIn discussion group. The discussion was centered on registering hashtags and how to use them. The group is a writing group and writers, like musicians, often focus too heavily on the “look at me” syndrome of social. In fact, most groups dedicated to creatives are a morass of […]

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]]> https://itcareertoolkit.com/twitter-hashtags-and-the-value-you-add/feed/ 0 4230 How to use LinkedIn Effectively https://itcareertoolkit.com/how-to-use-linkedin-effectively/ https://itcareertoolkit.com/how-to-use-linkedin-effectively/#respond Wed, 04 Mar 2015 14:54:15 +0000 http://www.itcareertoolkit.com/?p=4219 Is LinkedIn a waste of time? This, and similar questions come up a LOT! The answer: Yes! Unless they are not.. Most people on LinkedIn and other social are obsessed with clicks, likes, follows, friends, or whatever the platforms term is for someone who is “in your network.” Consider, how many people drive home from […]

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]]> https://itcareertoolkit.com/how-to-use-linkedin-effectively/feed/ 0 4219 Should you automate your twitter engagement? https://itcareertoolkit.com/automate-twitter-engagement/ https://itcareertoolkit.com/automate-twitter-engagement/#respond Sun, 15 Feb 2015 14:34:00 +0000 http://www.itcareertoolkit.com/?p=4191 Are you using Twitter? If so, follow me here: @ MatthewMoran In my most recent blog post on CIO Magazine (IT is Everyone’s Business), I discuss Why Twitter Automation is a Bad Strategy. I also offer some ideas to help you use twitter (and other social) more efficiently. Let me know what you think.

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]]> https://itcareertoolkit.com/automate-twitter-engagement/feed/ 0 4191 Annotating Graphics for System and Company Documentation https://itcareertoolkit.com/annotating-graphics-system-company-documentation/ https://itcareertoolkit.com/annotating-graphics-system-company-documentation/#respond Tue, 10 Feb 2015 14:28:54 +0000 http://www.itcareertoolkit.com/?p=4186 This is a critical topic for IT professionals. The unfortunate truth is, documentation is often the last priority for IT groups and organizations in general. The ability to create documentation and provide knowledge-transfer is critical to a more agile and successful organization. It means, fewer calls to the help-desk, better training, more rapid adoption of […]

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]]> https://itcareertoolkit.com/annotating-graphics-system-company-documentation/feed/ 0 4186 Speaking Event – Why IT in Wisconsin https://itcareertoolkit.com/speaking-event-wisconsin/ https://itcareertoolkit.com/speaking-event-wisconsin/#comments Thu, 05 Feb 2015 17:32:27 +0000 http://www.itcareertoolkit.com/?p=4174 The Value-added Technologist I’ll be traveling to Wisconsin (brrr) later this month to keynote the Why IT? Conference! My keynote is: The Value-added Technologist. I discuss career advice and the need for IT professionals to think of their jobs from the perspective of the value they bring their employer. The event is hosted by Moraine Park Technical College and Waukesha […]

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]]> https://itcareertoolkit.com/speaking-event-wisconsin/feed/ 2 4174 Do Job Titles and Descriptions Kill Innovation? https://itcareertoolkit.com/job-titles-descriptions-kill-innovation/ https://itcareertoolkit.com/job-titles-descriptions-kill-innovation/#respond Mon, 26 Jan 2015 17:55:28 +0000 http://www.itcareertoolkit.com/?p=4169 From my most recent blog at CIO Magazine. I discuss: The best CIO I ever worked for Why job titles might be killing innovation The most important sentence in your job description And 3 lessons about where innovation lives Would love your input here or at CIO Magazine. Link: Why Job Titles Kill Innovation

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]]> https://itcareertoolkit.com/job-titles-descriptions-kill-innovation/feed/ 0 4169 Those Paying Your Dues Blues https://itcareertoolkit.com/paying-dues-blues/ https://itcareertoolkit.com/paying-dues-blues/#respond Wed, 14 Jan 2015 16:51:26 +0000 http://www.itcareertoolkit.com/?p=4165 “I’m paying my dues.” It is a phrase that makes me shudder with fear. Implying that you must grind your way through unhappy, unsatisfying roles, until some theoretical point where you have paid an undetermined debt against career or business doldrums and future advancement. And then, upon paying your dues, you have now, “paid your […]

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]]> https://itcareertoolkit.com/paying-dues-blues/feed/ 0 4165 Create a linke-able process library with Google Docs https://itcareertoolkit.com/create-linke-able-process-library-google-docs/ https://itcareertoolkit.com/create-linke-able-process-library-google-docs/#respond Mon, 05 Jan 2015 17:49:28 +0000 http://www.itcareertoolkit.com/?p=4161 The full-blog entry for this tutorial is over on Pulse Infomatics – here. But watch the video below and/or take a look at this live Google Document to get an idea of a simple to create and navigate process library document. [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TeUw576nhZE] If you have any questions, feel free to ask them here or send […]

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]]> https://itcareertoolkit.com/create-linke-able-process-library-google-docs/feed/ 0 4161 New Year/New Focus: You rather than them https://itcareertoolkit.com/new-yearnew-focus-rather/ https://itcareertoolkit.com/new-yearnew-focus-rather/#respond Wed, 31 Dec 2014 11:41:34 +0000 http://www.itcareertoolkit.com/?p=4155 At the end of this post, be ready to share at least one goal you wish to pursue more diligently this year. I had two rather interesting impromptu coaching sessions today. One is with a friend and business acquaintance interested in launching a new endeavor. The 2nd is with someone going through the fallout from […]

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]]> https://itcareertoolkit.com/new-yearnew-focus-rather/feed/ 0 4155 Project Management and Team Collaboration https://itcareertoolkit.com/project-management-team-collaboration/ https://itcareertoolkit.com/project-management-team-collaboration/#respond Wed, 17 Dec 2014 11:41:37 +0000 http://www.itcareertoolkit.com/?p=4143 My latest blog entry for CIO Magazine went live yesterday. Tools for Project Management & Team Collaboration It covers some of the tools we use at Pulse Infomatics – and why we’ve selected them. As I’ve stated here and in numerous presentations: “The System” does not exist but “a system” is critical! What I mean by […]

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]]> https://itcareertoolkit.com/project-management-team-collaboration/feed/ 0 4143 Author update – technology and music https://itcareertoolkit.com/author-update-technology-music/ https://itcareertoolkit.com/author-update-technology-music/#respond Wed, 19 Nov 2014 14:14:16 +0000 http://www.itcareertoolkit.com/?p=4128 I realized yesterday that it has been over a month since I posted here. Do not mistake the silence for inactivity! I’ve received a couple questions on the site and been speaking with both students and instructors using the book – thank you for your input and support! I’m going to provide a general update […]

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]]> https://itcareertoolkit.com/author-update-technology-music/feed/ 0 4128 How to get past unrealistic job postings https://itcareertoolkit.com/get-past-unrealistic-job-postings/ https://itcareertoolkit.com/get-past-unrealistic-job-postings/#respond Wed, 08 Oct 2014 13:03:36 +0000 http://www.itcareertoolkit.com/?p=4111 I speak with a lot of careerist who ask what to do about unrealistic job postings. The easy answer, Networking – and not networking computers – networking with people. The graphic below represents how employers look for talent versus how job seekers look for opportunities. The challenge most job seekers face is that they start […]

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]]> https://itcareertoolkit.com/get-past-unrealistic-job-postings/feed/ 0 4111 Professional Networking: Put Relationships In Context – whether in person or online https://itcareertoolkit.com/professional-networking-put-relationships-context-whether-person-online/ https://itcareertoolkit.com/professional-networking-put-relationships-context-whether-person-online/#respond Mon, 29 Sep 2014 18:13:22 +0000 http://www.itcareertoolkit.com/?p=4106 I know I sound like a broken record with this advice but professional networking is the “killer app” for ongoing dynamic career growth. In this video, I discuss putting relationships in context. Handing out business cards or clicking and accepting “friend” requests, does not constitute effective networking. [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z5y0_NCVBJs] Be Proactive! Be Positive! Add Value! Share Opportunity! […]

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]]> https://itcareertoolkit.com/professional-networking-put-relationships-context-whether-person-online/feed/ 0 4106 Presentation: The Proactive Careerist and Overcoming Adversity https://itcareertoolkit.com/presentation-proactive-careerist-overcoming-adversity/ https://itcareertoolkit.com/presentation-proactive-careerist-overcoming-adversity/#respond Tue, 23 Sep 2014 13:43:46 +0000 http://www.itcareertoolkit.com/?p=4103 Last week I was honored to speak for PMI Los Angeles – their Santa Clarita job transitions group. My topic was The Proactive Careerist. You can get the slides two places: Click the image to get the pdf from MatthewMoranOnline or here on SlideShare. I concluded the presentation with this song: Where I Belong [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_MbakNU43pU]

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]]> https://itcareertoolkit.com/presentation-proactive-careerist-overcoming-adversity/feed/ 0 4103 3 Critical Productivity and Information Tools https://itcareertoolkit.com/3-critical-productivity-information-tools/ https://itcareertoolkit.com/3-critical-productivity-information-tools/#respond Mon, 22 Sep 2014 16:42:27 +0000 http://www.itcareertoolkit.com/?p=4096 My Personal Productivity Toolkit Do you want to get more done? Do you want better control of and access to your information? Do you want to effectively remember tasks, appointments, calls, and critical dates? Do you want to efficiently document and build on your personal and team brainstorming? Do you want to be better? At […]

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]]> https://itcareertoolkit.com/3-critical-productivity-information-tools/feed/ 0 4096 Coaching for IT executives, IT professionals, and IT departments https://itcareertoolkit.com/coaching-executives-professionals-departments/ https://itcareertoolkit.com/coaching-executives-professionals-departments/#respond Wed, 10 Sep 2014 12:21:21 +0000 http://www.itcareertoolkit.com/?p=4064 I’m offering a FREE 30 minute Skype or phone coaching session for a limited time. Get more information on my coaching page. A method to avoid the madness I’ve been providing career coaching and coaching for IT executives and their teams for a few years now. One of the most important elements to my coaching is a […]

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]]> https://itcareertoolkit.com/coaching-executives-professionals-departments/feed/ 0 4064 Facebook Messenger Security and Privacy https://itcareertoolkit.com/facebook-messenger-security-privacy/ https://itcareertoolkit.com/facebook-messenger-security-privacy/#respond Thu, 04 Sep 2014 10:42:06 +0000 http://www.itcareertoolkit.com/?p=4061 Concerns about Facebook Messenger has been making the news lately. As an IT professional, it is important that you understand the issues surrounding security, policy, and hype. I wrote about an online discussion in my other blog where I address the stated concerns. Facebook Messenger – Security, Privacy, and the Real Conversation

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]]> https://itcareertoolkit.com/facebook-messenger-security-privacy/feed/ 0 4061 A couple innovative ways to use Google Drive https://itcareertoolkit.com/innovative-ways-to-use-google-drive/ https://itcareertoolkit.com/innovative-ways-to-use-google-drive/#respond Tue, 19 Aug 2014 14:04:27 +0000 http://www.itcareertoolkit.com/?p=4035 I’ve Been Google-ized! Follow me long enough and you’ll hear me extol the virtues of some Google application. As an IT professional – dealing with buzzwords like “the cloud”, “the Internet of Things”, “collaboration”, and so many others… make no mistake, Google is in the thick of it. If you are NOT using some/many Google […]

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]]> https://itcareertoolkit.com/innovative-ways-to-use-google-drive/feed/ 0 4035 New YouTube Channel Art Template in Microsoft Publisher https://itcareertoolkit.com/new-youtube-channel-art-template-microsoft-publisher/ https://itcareertoolkit.com/new-youtube-channel-art-template-microsoft-publisher/#respond Tue, 29 Jul 2014 18:49:56 +0000 http://www.itcareertoolkit.com/?p=4006 Click the image to go to the download page for the YouTube Channel Art Template. I’ve created this template in Microsoft Publisher for those who DO NOT have Photoshop or other more advanced graphics programs. If you have Microsoft Publisher you can create graphic files for YouTube, your blog, Facebook, Twitter, and other social media. […]

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]]> https://itcareertoolkit.com/new-youtube-channel-art-template-microsoft-publisher/feed/ 0 4006 Presentation tips for CIO’s and other IT leaders https://itcareertoolkit.com/presentation-tips-cios-leaders/ https://itcareertoolkit.com/presentation-tips-cios-leaders/#respond Thu, 17 Jul 2014 17:03:40 +0000 http://www.itcareertoolkit.com/?p=3988 I posted a new blog entry over at CIO.com. I suppose I neglected to announce that here but I’ve been invited to blog at CIO. My blog is titled, “IT is Everyone’s Business”. It’s description is: Discussions and opinions on business strategy, leadership, and the value proposition of information technology. My latest post covers creating […]

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]]> https://itcareertoolkit.com/presentation-tips-cios-leaders/feed/ 0 3988 Time and Task Management – Part 4 – Managing Information https://itcareertoolkit.com/time-task-management-part-4-managing-information/ https://itcareertoolkit.com/time-task-management-part-4-managing-information/#respond Mon, 07 Jul 2014 16:28:44 +0000 http://www.itcareertoolkit.com/?p=3973 Time and Task Management Recap In Part 1, I covered concepts. In Part 2, systems that flavored my current system. Part 3, how I use Google Calendar and Task for my day to day time and task management. Key ideas moving forward “The System” does not exist. A system is critical. Your system should allow […]

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]]> https://itcareertoolkit.com/time-task-management-part-4-managing-information/feed/ 0 3973 New consulting articles – proposals, sub-contractors, and personal brand https://itcareertoolkit.com/new-consulting-articles-proposals-sub-contractors-personal-brand/ https://itcareertoolkit.com/new-consulting-articles-proposals-sub-contractors-personal-brand/#respond Fri, 27 Jun 2014 18:54:14 +0000 http://www.itcareertoolkit.com/?p=3965 Hey everyone. Three new articles have gone live at Informit.com in the past week or so. They are focused on building and growing a consulting business. The IT Consultant’s Guide to Building Clout and Credibility The IT Consultant’s Guide to Hiring and Managing Subcontractors The IT Consultant’s Guide to Writing a Winning Proposal ALERT!!!! Big […]

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]]> https://itcareertoolkit.com/new-consulting-articles-proposals-sub-contractors-personal-brand/feed/ 0 3965 Time and Task Management – Part 3 – Google Calendar https://itcareertoolkit.com/time-and-task-management-part-3-google-calendar/ https://itcareertoolkit.com/time-and-task-management-part-3-google-calendar/#comments Tue, 17 Jun 2014 13:53:44 +0000 http://www.itcareertoolkit.com/?p=3895 In Part 1 I discussed some basic concepts of time and task management. In Part 2 I introduced a couple of specific time management systems. Part 3 is where we get down and dirty. I’m going to show you specifically my system using Google Calendar. Remember, I started with with the premise that “The System” does […]

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]]> https://itcareertoolkit.com/time-and-task-management-part-3-google-calendar/feed/ 1 3895 Time and Task Management – Part 2 https://itcareertoolkit.com/time-task-management-part-2/ https://itcareertoolkit.com/time-task-management-part-2/#comments Mon, 09 Jun 2014 16:42:41 +0000 http://www.itcareertoolkit.com/?p=3840 In Part 1, I addressed a few time and task management concepts. They were: “The System” does not exist, “a system” is critical You must be able to safely forget about future events Email management – delete a lot of it and keep your inbox clutter down Multitasking is a lie Simple is best I’ll […]

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]]> https://itcareertoolkit.com/time-task-management-part-2/feed/ 2 3840 Time and Task Management – Part 1 https://itcareertoolkit.com/time-and-task-management-part-1/ https://itcareertoolkit.com/time-and-task-management-part-1/#comments Thu, 05 Jun 2014 18:00:31 +0000 http://www.itcareertoolkit.com/?p=3788 Last week I spoke on the topic of time and task management, covering both theory and specifics to my system using Google Calendar and documents. I’ve added a couple short video clips from that presentation at the end of this blog entry. I’m going to cover time and task management. I’m breaking it into 4 […]

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]]> https://itcareertoolkit.com/time-and-task-management-part-1/feed/ 5 3788 Solution Selling – A Case-study Approach https://itcareertoolkit.com/solution-selling-case-study-approach/ https://itcareertoolkit.com/solution-selling-case-study-approach/#respond Thu, 03 Apr 2014 21:34:01 +0000 http://www.itcareertoolkit.com/?p=3472 This is a link to my latest LinkedIn Influencer post. This past Monday my father passed away. While somewhat expected, this week is family and arrangements. I’ll be back here next week, I spoke to a business group on Tuesday night – discussing Growing Your Consulting Business. During that presentation, I covered case-studies as marketing […]

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]]> https://itcareertoolkit.com/solution-selling-case-study-approach/feed/ 0 3472 Google Drive versus Dropbox for Consultants and Coaches https://itcareertoolkit.com/google-drive-versus-dropbox-consultants-and-coaches/ https://itcareertoolkit.com/google-drive-versus-dropbox-consultants-and-coaches/#comments Tue, 25 Mar 2014 12:49:26 +0000 http://www.itcareertoolkit.com/?p=3408 Is Google Drive better than Dropbox? This is a little bit misleading. They are not really the same thing. However, I find Google Drive to be a much better tool than Dropbox for what many people often use Dropbox for. Google Drive is a much more powerful tool for collaboration and information sharing than Dropbox. I’ll […]

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]]> https://itcareertoolkit.com/google-drive-versus-dropbox-consultants-and-coaches/feed/ 6 3408 Bring Shadow IT to the Light: Innovation is NOT the Enemy https://itcareertoolkit.com/bring-shadow-light-innovation-enemy/ https://itcareertoolkit.com/bring-shadow-light-innovation-enemy/#respond Tue, 18 Mar 2014 20:38:26 +0000 http://www.itcareertoolkit.com/?p=3368 What is Shadow IT? There was a recent conversation online about the dangers of “Shadow IT.” In case you are unfamiliar with “Shadow IT,” it is simply IT-like projects that are initiated and developed outside of the IT department. This can be a custom application, a “rogue” server, and even technology systems purchased outside of […]

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]]> https://itcareertoolkit.com/bring-shadow-light-innovation-enemy/feed/ 0 3368 Give a damn and other career attitudes https://itcareertoolkit.com/give-damn-career-attitudes/ https://itcareertoolkit.com/give-damn-career-attitudes/#comments Tue, 04 Mar 2014 14:31:39 +0000 http://www.itcareertoolkit.com/?p=3265 These all get filed under, “Everything is my fault”. Hint: read Derek’s blog post to understand what I/he mean by this. Give a damn No, I mean it. Actually care about the company and the people you work for and with. If you don’t, shame on you!!! You are stealing from them and you should […]

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]]> https://itcareertoolkit.com/give-damn-career-attitudes/feed/ 2 3265 A Poem for IT Professionals [blast from blog post past] https://itcareertoolkit.com/poem-professionals-blast-blog-post-past/ https://itcareertoolkit.com/poem-professionals-blast-blog-post-past/#respond Fri, 28 Feb 2014 17:29:16 +0000 http://www.itcareertoolkit.com/?p=3243 Back in December of 2004, as my first book was about to be published, Comdex (the previously monstrous tech conference) had cancelled it’s 2004 event and later announced it was ceasing to exist as an IT conference. This was a particularly interesting time in IT as many were announcing the end of IT’s value to […]

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]]> https://itcareertoolkit.com/poem-professionals-blast-blog-post-past/feed/ 0 3243 Public Speaking Tips to Help Your Career and Business https://itcareertoolkit.com/public-speaking-tips-help-career-business/ https://itcareertoolkit.com/public-speaking-tips-help-career-business/#respond Thu, 27 Feb 2014 15:08:17 +0000 http://www.itcareertoolkit.com/?p=3226 Recently, I had the opportunity to coach a business owner on a presentation he was giving. The interesting thing to me was how nervous he was given how knowledgeable he is on the subject matter. He knows his stuff! In our conversations about the topic, he was passionate and engaged in the information. But in […]

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]]> https://itcareertoolkit.com/public-speaking-tips-help-career-business/feed/ 0 3226 11 – Beat The Rush [video] https://itcareertoolkit.com/beat-rush-podcast-episode-11-video/ https://itcareertoolkit.com/beat-rush-podcast-episode-11-video/#respond Tue, 25 Feb 2014 14:05:00 +0000 http://www.itcareertoolkit.com/?p=3217 Note: I am moving to a video podcast format. I have the video embedded below and the audio is still available on iTunes but future iTunes podcast may become shorter video podcast. Episode Summary: Beat The Rush Some advice on having a smoother, less frenetic morning and day. Beat the Rush  Video and Audio Listen […]

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]]> https://itcareertoolkit.com/beat-rush-podcast-episode-11-video/feed/ 0 3217 Build a More Strategic CIO https://itcareertoolkit.com/build-strategic-cio/ https://itcareertoolkit.com/build-strategic-cio/#comments Fri, 21 Feb 2014 13:45:38 +0000 http://www.itcareertoolkit.com/?p=3196 3 Keys to a More Strategic CIO In 2002, I wrote, “Why Technologists Must Learn To Speak Business.” It was my first I.T. career article and resulted in a column, a number of additional writing projects, and ultimately my first book and my current book, “Building Your I.T. Career.” It also resulted in both fan […]

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]]> https://itcareertoolkit.com/build-strategic-cio/feed/ 2 3196 Would You Hire Yourself to Find Yourself A Job https://itcareertoolkit.com/hire-find-job/ Wed, 19 Feb 2014 12:38:07 +0000 http://www.itcareertoolkit.com/?p=3169 Clumsy title, I know. I hope the concept was communicated. Recently, I’ve spoken to 2 different I.T. professionals who are unemployed or underemployed. Then, this morning I read about a recently laid off worker who was seeking advice in an online forum for finding work. My advice for all of them is pretty similar. I’m […]

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]]> 3169 Recipe Versus Shopping List Thinking https://itcareertoolkit.com/recipe-versus-shopping-list-thinking/ https://itcareertoolkit.com/recipe-versus-shopping-list-thinking/#comments Wed, 12 Feb 2014 12:58:45 +0000 http://www.itcareertoolkit.com/?p=3114 Several years ago I was called into a company to solve a dilemma. I sat down with the controller for this company, who, as if often the case, was in charge of the company’s I.T.  Note: VP of Finance, CFO, Controller’s – etc. are often in charge of I.T. at organizations of 50-200 people. She […]

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]]> https://itcareertoolkit.com/recipe-versus-shopping-list-thinking/feed/ 2 3114 Scheduling, Productivity, and Google Calendar https://itcareertoolkit.com/scheduling-productivity-google-calendar/ https://itcareertoolkit.com/scheduling-productivity-google-calendar/#respond Wed, 05 Feb 2014 15:06:14 +0000 http://www.itcareertoolkit.com/?p=3023 Calendar Basics and your benevolent dictator. I was going to do a write up about all the great things you can do with Google apps (which you can) but I’m going just jump into calendaring. We’ll cover Google apps and team collaboration later. Calendaring and scheduling is one of the most critical functions of your […]

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]]> https://itcareertoolkit.com/scheduling-productivity-google-calendar/feed/ 0 3023 Do Not Read This!!! Unless You Want a Great Job https://itcareertoolkit.com/read-unless-want-great-job/ https://itcareertoolkit.com/read-unless-want-great-job/#comments Thu, 30 Jan 2014 13:04:51 +0000 http://www.itcareertoolkit.com/?p=3004 I was reading this article and was surprised by the odd and disconnected perspectives. The Surprising Reason Why New College Grads Cannot Find Work http://www.cnbc.com/id/101373230 The article is focusing on millennials – I am not… I am just going to focus on people but the term millennials is being used in the article. That you/they […]

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]]> https://itcareertoolkit.com/read-unless-want-great-job/feed/ 5 3004 That’s Amazing! No really, it is! https://itcareertoolkit.com/thats-amazing-really/ https://itcareertoolkit.com/thats-amazing-really/#respond Mon, 27 Jan 2014 12:31:36 +0000 http://www.itcareertoolkit.com/?p=2969 I mean life… or the lizard I caught gardening on Saturday. Or that cell phone you might be reading this on. Or the project you are working on. Or the new client you are speaking to. Do you see the Amazing? Several years ago my youngest daughter made me a birthday card. The image to […]

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]]> https://itcareertoolkit.com/thats-amazing-really/feed/ 0 2969 The User is the Purpose not the Problem https://itcareertoolkit.com/user-purpose-problem/ https://itcareertoolkit.com/user-purpose-problem/#respond Sat, 25 Jan 2014 17:48:00 +0000 http://www.itcareertoolkit.com/?p=2944 I know.. we all do it. If you are in I.T., users can be frustrating. They often fail to do even the most basic assessment of a problem they are having. They do not look carefully at the messages and prompts they are given when using applications. They look at you like you have a […]

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]]> https://itcareertoolkit.com/user-purpose-problem/feed/ 0 2944 Coaching for CIO’s, CTO’s, I.T. Departments, and I.T. Consultants https://itcareertoolkit.com/coaching-cios-ctos-t-departments-t-consultants/ https://itcareertoolkit.com/coaching-cios-ctos-t-departments-t-consultants/#respond Tue, 21 Jan 2014 14:48:17 +0000 http://www.itcareertoolkit.com/?p=2913 Ch-ch-ch-changes – coaching and more Just a quick note to let you know of website changes and some things coming down the pipe. I’ve provided some coaching for I.T. professionals, executives, departments and several I.T. consultants – both independents and organizations. I’ve now formalized this as part of my overall service strategy for 2014. I […]

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]]> https://itcareertoolkit.com/coaching-cios-ctos-t-departments-t-consultants/feed/ 0 2913 Honesty may be the best encouragement https://itcareertoolkit.com/honesty-may-best-encouragement/ https://itcareertoolkit.com/honesty-may-best-encouragement/#respond Mon, 20 Jan 2014 14:35:09 +0000 http://www.itcareertoolkit.com/?p=2869 I posted a new blog on my personal blog page (click the image below). It addresses the phrase, “I did my best at the time,” and the sister phrase, uttered by those wishing to encourage us, “You did the best you could.” But what about those times that we did not do our best? And […]

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]]> https://itcareertoolkit.com/honesty-may-best-encouragement/feed/ 0 2869 How do I get a job in Information Technology and the mythical career path https://itcareertoolkit.com/get-job-information-technology-mythical-career-path/ https://itcareertoolkit.com/get-job-information-technology-mythical-career-path/#comments Tue, 19 Nov 2013 14:43:12 +0000 http://www.itcareertoolkit.com/?p=2558 I get this question or some variation of it A LOT! Probably weekly. I also see it posted on numerous forums and other discussion groups. It might be asked or presented one of these ways: I am looking to break into I.T. but every job requires experience. It’s a Catch-22, you need experience to get […]

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]]> https://itcareertoolkit.com/get-job-information-technology-mythical-career-path/feed/ 1 2558 Wanting is Not Enough https://itcareertoolkit.com/wanting-enough/ https://itcareertoolkit.com/wanting-enough/#respond Mon, 28 Oct 2013 12:15:10 +0000 http://www.itcareertoolkit.com/?p=2352 This is sort of a cross-post but it relates well to career development or consulting. It was prompted by this picture my oldest daughter took a few years back.  Click the image or this link to read my blog entry, “wishes, wants, and needs.”

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]]> https://itcareertoolkit.com/wanting-enough/feed/ 0 2352 Two Articles – Part-time Consulting and The Value of Degrees and Certifications https://itcareertoolkit.com/two-articles-part-time-consulting-value-degrees-certifications/ https://itcareertoolkit.com/two-articles-part-time-consulting-value-degrees-certifications/#comments Tue, 22 Oct 2013 11:47:32 +0000 http://www.itcareertoolkit.com/?p=2295 Here are two articles of mine that went live at informit.com. How To Start I.T. Consulting Part-time The first offers some ideas on how to start consulting on a part-time basis. More than 20 years ago, I won my first consulting client, walking into a 1 person law-firm to find a rather frustrated attorney and […]

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]]> https://itcareertoolkit.com/two-articles-part-time-consulting-value-degrees-certifications/feed/ 1 2295 The Entrepreneurial Careerist begins https://itcareertoolkit.com/entrepreneurial-careerist-begins/ https://itcareertoolkit.com/entrepreneurial-careerist-begins/#comments Wed, 25 Sep 2013 11:50:51 +0000 http://www.itcareertoolkit.com/?p=2044 Do you see opportunity or barriers? My recent article about the death of the unpaid internship led to an interaction with long-time reader. He’s frequently conveys a generally negative perspective towards greedy corporations and greedy bosses, and a contrarian perspective to how I view and pursue opportunity. He isn’t the only one. In fact, similar […]

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]]> https://itcareertoolkit.com/entrepreneurial-careerist-begins/feed/ 2 2044 Should All Internships Be Paid? https://itcareertoolkit.com/internships-paid/ https://itcareertoolkit.com/internships-paid/#comments Mon, 02 Sep 2013 13:06:48 +0000 http://www.itcareertoolkit.com/?p=1757 This post is prompted by a news story I saw on NBCNews.com about the “End of the Unpaid Internship.” Last Thursday I spoke to I.T. students at a local professional college. The topic was “Proactive Career Strategies.” Career Myths: As part of my presentation, I cover are 3 career myths. Myth 1: Career development occurs […]

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]]> https://itcareertoolkit.com/internships-paid/feed/ 1 1757 Want to Grow Your Computer Career? Get Lazy! https://itcareertoolkit.com/want-to-grow-your-computer-career-get-lazy/ https://itcareertoolkit.com/want-to-grow-your-computer-career-get-lazy/#comments Wed, 21 Aug 2013 18:49:04 +0000 http://www.itcareertoolkit.com/?p=1643 Years ago, long before I wrote, Building Your I.T. Career or the first 4 page document titled, “Concept Over Process: A Formal Project Methodology,” I had another term to describe my approach to technology. I had been with Blue Cross for some time. I’d started automating reporting solutions by stringing together batch files – that […]

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]]> https://itcareertoolkit.com/want-to-grow-your-computer-career-get-lazy/feed/ 5 1643 10 – How to Get Your Dream Job https://itcareertoolkit.com/podcast-episode-10-how-to-get-your-dream-job/ https://itcareertoolkit.com/podcast-episode-10-how-to-get-your-dream-job/#respond Wed, 24 Jul 2013 14:55:14 +0000 http://www.itcareertoolkit.com/?p=1464 Episode Summary Do you have your dream job? Would you like to? A discussion on what it takes to create a dream job.       Listen below, download, or subscribe on iTunes. Episode content: How to get your dream job. What is a dream job? Do you know what your dream job is? How […]

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]]> https://itcareertoolkit.com/podcast-episode-10-how-to-get-your-dream-job/feed/ 0 1464 Do LinkedIn Endorsements have any value? https://itcareertoolkit.com/do-linkedin-endorsements-have-any-value/ https://itcareertoolkit.com/do-linkedin-endorsements-have-any-value/#respond Tue, 23 Jul 2013 13:52:51 +0000 http://www.itcareertoolkit.com/?p=1439 I published an article about this on my personal blog yesterday and it seems to have struck a chord with people. Less from the comments and more from the links and shares. I’m curious as to your thoughts on the matter. Do you find LinkedIn Endorsements Valuable? If so.. in what way? If not… why […]

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]]> https://itcareertoolkit.com/do-linkedin-endorsements-have-any-value/feed/ 0 1439 9 – Your Personal Declaration Of Independence https://itcareertoolkit.com/podcast-episode-9your-personal-declaration-of-independence/ https://itcareertoolkit.com/podcast-episode-9your-personal-declaration-of-independence/#comments Mon, 01 Jul 2013 12:34:13 +0000 http://www.itcareertoolkit.com/?p=1277 In this episode I discuss the Your Personal Declaration of Independence. What is Information Technology all about? Note: I realize I normally post on Wednesday but because I’ve neglected you and due to the July 4th holiday, I am posting on Monday. Listen below, download, or subscribe on iTunes. House Keeping Book giveaway update. Episode content: The Role […]

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]]> https://itcareertoolkit.com/podcast-episode-9your-personal-declaration-of-independence/feed/ 1 1277 VIDEO UPDATE – Wilted tomatoes and encouragement https://itcareertoolkit.com/video-update-wilted-tomatoes-and-encouragement/ https://itcareertoolkit.com/video-update-wilted-tomatoes-and-encouragement/#respond Mon, 03 Jun 2013 17:51:31 +0000 http://www.itcareertoolkit.com/?p=998 I posted this on my author, songwriter, etc. site. However, I talk about the FREE BOOK promo and Elyse, the most recent winner. A few other things to note as well. [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W3cDvxCmfd8] Unwilt some people this week! View the full newsletter here.

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]]> https://itcareertoolkit.com/video-update-wilted-tomatoes-and-encouragement/feed/ 0 998 8 – The Role of Technology https://itcareertoolkit.com/podcast-episode-8-the-role-of-technology/ https://itcareertoolkit.com/podcast-episode-8-the-role-of-technology/#respond Wed, 29 May 2013 12:28:40 +0000 http://www.itcareertoolkit.com/?p=969 In this episode I discuss the Role of Technology. What is Information Technology all about? Listen below, download, or subscribe on iTunes. House Keeping Book giveaway update. My recent trip to Arizona. My blog entry about that visit. (see video below). Information & Automation and Pulse Infomatics, Inc.. Episode content: The Role of Technology What is your […]

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]]> https://itcareertoolkit.com/podcast-episode-8-the-role-of-technology/feed/ 0 969 7 – Scheduling and Calendaring https://itcareertoolkit.com/podcast-episode-7-scheduling-and-calendaring/ https://itcareertoolkit.com/podcast-episode-7-scheduling-and-calendaring/#respond Wed, 08 May 2013 20:22:00 +0000 http://www.itcareertoolkit.com/?p=755 In this episode of the podcast, I discuss scheduling and calendaring. I talk about my calendar, Google Calendar and concepts you can use regardless of which calendar you use. Listen below, download, or subscribe on iTunes. EXTRA: A video on using Google Calendar. House Keeping Winner of the book giveaway: Jedadiah Casey in Florida won […]

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]]> https://itcareertoolkit.com/podcast-episode-7-scheduling-and-calendaring/feed/ 0 755 Bad Review, Good Review, and My Content Schedule https://itcareertoolkit.com/bad-review-good-review-and-my-content-schedule/ https://itcareertoolkit.com/bad-review-good-review-and-my-content-schedule/#respond Wed, 08 May 2013 01:22:21 +0000 http://www.itcareertoolkit.com/?p=741 I started a new YouTube channel. I have my music channel and one for tutorial videos of various technologies. I had one for songwriters. And I had one for the 1st edition of the book (I may repurpose those for this website and do some new ones). Given my schedule, it is too much to maintain. […]

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]]> https://itcareertoolkit.com/bad-review-good-review-and-my-content-schedule/feed/ 0 741 6 – Getting Started In Consulting https://itcareertoolkit.com/podcast-episode-6-getting-started-in-consulting/ https://itcareertoolkit.com/podcast-episode-6-getting-started-in-consulting/#respond Thu, 25 Apr 2013 13:30:19 +0000 http://www.itcareertoolkit.com/?p=641 In Episode 6 I discuss getting started in consulting by starting part-time, on a shoestring budget, and some ideas on how I won new clients… hint: speaking to technology groups (give high-value, free and useful information) is a great marketing strategy. Remember: The podium imparts credibility. Listen below, download, or subscribe at iTunes. House Keeping: […]

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]]> https://itcareertoolkit.com/podcast-episode-6-getting-started-in-consulting/feed/ 0 641 Oops.. Site down this weekend https://itcareertoolkit.com/oops-site-down-this-weekend/ https://itcareertoolkit.com/oops-site-down-this-weekend/#respond Mon, 22 Apr 2013 13:14:56 +0000 http://www.itcareertoolkit.com/?p=627 This weekend I got busy with some musical events from my other life and just discovered this morning that my auto-renewal credit card number had expired. My apologies to anyone who visited this site this weekend to find the GoDaddy landing page. 2 Other domains – not currently used – also did not renew. Now […]

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]]> https://itcareertoolkit.com/oops-site-down-this-weekend/feed/ 0 627 6 Lies You Tell Yourself About Productivity https://itcareertoolkit.com/6-lies-you-tell-yourself-about-productivity/ https://itcareertoolkit.com/6-lies-you-tell-yourself-about-productivity/#respond Tue, 09 Apr 2013 19:52:16 +0000 http://www.itcareertoolkit.com/?p=569 Several years ago, I posted a blog entry about the lies we tell ourselves about productivity. I’m reposting them here – more convinced than ever that they ring true. I’ve also added #6. It is one I hear in coaching all the time. Finally, the title should probably be, “6 Lies WE Tell Ourselves About […]

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]]> https://itcareertoolkit.com/6-lies-you-tell-yourself-about-productivity/feed/ 0 569 5 – Overcome Fear and Your Career https://itcareertoolkit.com/overcome-fear-and-your-career/ https://itcareertoolkit.com/overcome-fear-and-your-career/#comments Fri, 05 Apr 2013 11:58:02 +0000 http://www.itcareertoolkit.com/?p=517 Listen to or download Episode 5 of The I.T. Career Toolkit Podcast below or click on the image to visit the Podcast page on iTunes. We are all Fearful at times. In this episode I discuss how you overcome fear and move forward in your life and career. Listen below, download, or Subscribe at iTunes. […]

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]]> https://itcareertoolkit.com/overcome-fear-and-your-career/feed/ 4 517 Win a FREE signed copy of Building Your I.T. Career https://itcareertoolkit.com/win-a-free-signed-copy-of-building-your-i-t-career/ https://itcareertoolkit.com/win-a-free-signed-copy-of-building-your-i-t-career/#respond Fri, 05 Apr 2013 11:29:07 +0000 http://www.itcareertoolkit.com/?p=512 I’m giving a way a signed copy of Building Your I.T. Career every 2 weeks. Even if you own the book already, you can have me sign it and send it to a friend. Get the details on the Free Book Sweepstakes page.

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