The Peter Principle and Being Ready for More Responsibility
Only take on more responsibility when you are ready for it. While it is fine to try new things, you…
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You Need to Be Seen as an Authority
In this article Harrison discusses the role of authority in your job. In order to get a job, stay employed…
Evidence and Your Instincts
Joshua Bell, one of the most famous violinists in the world, took a $3.5-million dollar Stradivarius Violin and played for…
Find an Employer with Similar Values
Nothing gets accomplished when peoples’ values are in conflict, so it is very important to work with an employer who…
Harmonize with the People in Your Environment
You need not only to fit in, but to be seen as fitting in with your coworkers. Harmonizing with your…
Do Not Be Controlled By Your Need to Feel Significant
In this article Harrison discusses why your need to feel important should not be controlling you. The need to feel…
The Foot-in-the-Door Phenomenon and Your Job Search
Getting your foot in the door is an important, necessary first step towards getting the job you want. Once you…
Practice Makes Perfect
Rather than committing to a career, many people switch jobs and take positions that require completely different skill sets; consequently,…
You Need to Stop Competing and Seeing Differences Between You and Others
In this article Harrison discusses the importance of having open lines of communication. According to him this will consistently keep…
In Defense of Long-Term Employment with a Single Employer
Companies who have been around for long periods of time are usually doing something right, and people who remain with…