In today’s commentary: Interviews can cause enough stress while they are in progress. But when I get the polite “no thank you”, my stress meter can go off the scale. My first thought is: Did I do something wrong? My second thought is usually “What did I do wrong?!” The complete article can be found… Continue reading

In today’s commentary: Don’t let the difficulty in finding a job drive you to accept a job that’s wrong for you. The complete article can be found at: http://vlb.typepad.com/commentary/2006/05/never_settle.html Continue reading

In today’s commentary, I discuss one of my “pet peeves” — people who seem to feel that writing for the web doesn’t need to be edited, spell-checked or proofread. The complete article can be found at: http://vlb.typepad.com/commentary/2006/05/every_jot_and_t.html Continue reading

In today’s commentary, I bring you part two in a two-part discussion of the Clifton StrengthsFinder and the book, Now, Discover Your Strengths. The complete article can be found at: http://vlb.typepad.com/commentary/2006/05/strengths_finde.html#more Continue reading

“Most Americans do not know what their strengths are. When you ask them, they look at you with a blank stare, or they respond in terms of subject knowledge, which is the wrong answer.” –Peter Drucker In today’s commentary, I discuss the book, “Now, Discover Your Strengths”, by Marcus Buckingham and Donald O. Clifton. The… Continue reading

In today’s commentary, I discuss a question from Career Hub: “Do you think one’s career is by chance, or by choice?” The complete article can be found at: http://vlb.typepad.com/commentary/2006/04/by_chance_or_by.html Continue reading

In today’s commentary, I discuss a relatively new California regulation that prohibits the disposal of household hazardous waste in the trash. That’s the good news. The complete article can be found at: http://vlb.typepad.com/commentary/2006/04/just_in_time_fo.html Continue reading

In today’s commentary, I discuss the latest “net scandal” (at digg) and why it puts social software and the Net Community in a favorable light. The complete article can be found at: http://vlb.typepad.com/commentary/2006/04/net_community.html Continue reading

In today’s commentary, I discuss a topic for a possible article in the the SF Chronicle and my reaction to the topic. I had a nice chat with the reporter. The complete article can be found at: http://vlb.typepad.com/commentary/2006/04/addicted_to_the.html Continue reading

In today’s commentary, I discuss my reaction to the unexpected results of my request for “After the Interview” feedback. The complete article can be found at: http://vlb.typepad.com/commentary/2006/04/needs_direction.html Continue reading