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May 24, 20225 min read
Scrambling: The New Theory of Experiential Development
By Angela Lane and Sergey Gorbatov Traditional Development Leaders in Human Resources have long known the secret to talent development. ...

May 5, 20225 min read
Right Career Decisions When Nothing Seems Right
Unsure what to do with your career amidst turbulence? This simple model will help identify the right choice for your unique situation.


Mar 7, 20225 min read
Is Career Sacrifice Still Necessary?
We had the privilege of hearing Marc Effron give a lecture the other week. Marc is one of the most respected talent experts in the...


Jan 19, 20224 min read
What were you thinking? A Year in Blogs. Did what you read reveal what you were thinking?
Angela Lane & Sergey Gorbatov Now and then we publish a blog, a journal article, a white paper. We write because we think a topic is of...


Jan 3, 20223 min read
Have a fresh start! Just not on New Year's.
Many decide to run a marathon at 29, 39, 49... There is something about turning the corner on another decade which nudges us to do...


Dec 22, 20214 min read
Make 2022 The “Year of the Career”
Guess what? You’ve Changed. The last two years have changed us. The “why” still isn’t clear. But the evidence is clear: our...


Dec 11, 20214 min read
Would I lie to you? Factors to consider when sharing your career limitations.
By Angela Lane Being open to as many job opportunities as possible gives you a career edge. You simply have more choices. And the more...


Nov 1, 20213 min read
Not “The Great Resignation” … “a Great Resignation”
Why it is more important than ever to resign well.


Oct 17, 20215 min read
High Potential? Or High Maintenance?
HiPos can deliver great value. They can also be devastatingly frustrating to work with. You may be on one of those coveted lists. A HiPo,...

Sep 20, 20213 min read
5 Pitfalls to Avoid When You Do Side Gigs
Whatever the motive - earning some extra cash, learning a new skill, contributing to a cause, or preparing for a career transition -...


Sep 19, 20217 min read
Not Developing? "Take a good, hard look at yourself"
By Angela Lane If you prefer to listen to the podcast version of this post, click here. There is a world of difference between wishful...


Aug 31, 20213 min read
Safe-proofing your career: How do you play your chips?
Imagine you have 1,000-unit worth of chips. They come in different denominations: there are a few lofty 100-unit chips, a few fifties,...


Jul 11, 20213 min read
Career drifter or chaser? (hint: neither is good for you)
Two types of behaviors will get your career into trouble: drifting and chasing. Maybe not straight away. Actually, short-term you may get...


Jul 8, 20213 min read
Don't Be That Guy! The Ten Behaviors of the “Positive Networker”
By Angela Lane To get a career edge, an effective professional network is pivotal. It accelerates professional development, makes you...

Jun 1, 20215 min read
The Dangers of "Say yes until you have to say no" Advice
The Dangers of "Say yes until you have to say no" Advice #Makegoodchoices Mark Manson shared a lifehack the other day: Say “yes” until...


May 25, 20215 min read
THIEF Alert: Why Focusing on Location Will Rob You of Productivity
There is an unhelpful debate around where we should work. A lack of clear criteria leads to polarized views. We must reframe the discussion


May 4, 20214 min read
How to stand out in a branded world
by Sergey Gorbatov Did you know that some antelopes jump high into air when they spot a predator? This behavior puzzled biologists for...


Apr 29, 20214 min read
Don’t Short Your Career. Play the Long Game.
By Angela Lane I'm asked for career advice often. It comes with the territory. The most challenging cases don't involve the micromanaging...


Mar 28, 20212 min read
Ban "feedback" from your vocabulary
"I just have one thought. I wonder what would happen if you make a longer pause after each sentence." Maria eagerly tried again, beaming...


Mar 15, 20214 min read
The Ten Thought Distortions Killing Your Career. And What To Do About Them.
By Angela Lane Twice yesterday I stumbled across references to “reframing”. The first was in the New York Times bestseller, “Design Your...
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