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Photo by Roby Ferrari Have you completed employee reviews in the last month? Did it feel like a good use of your time? Did you feel like you were really building value in your company or did you feel like you were checking off a box on someone else’s cover-my-butt list? Be honest. When your […]

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Pam Slim has just published Escape from Cubicle Nation based on her hugely popular blog of the same name. Pam’s work focuses on helping corporate employees start their own businesses. [Side note: I highly recommend this book if you are considering making the move] In the first excerpt from our interview, Pam explains how she […]

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John Cleghorn served as speechwriter for Bank of America CEO Hugh McColl during the trememdous growth that built the second-largest bank in the US. John's speechwriter role was the first of a successful 18-year career at the bank that also included a job as head of Issues Management. At the age of 46, with a […]

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John Cleghorn served as speechwriter for Bank of America CEO Hugh McColl during the trememdous growth that built the second-largest bank in the US. John's speechwriter role was the first of a successful 18-year career at the bank that also included a job as head of Issues Management. At the age of 46, with a […]

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In the fourth part of our interview, Angelina Corbet talks about separating her identity from her career and the impact of “real life” on her understanding and choices. “Even the stuff that really felt lousy served some purpose.” This is the fourth part of our five-part interview. Find out more about Angelina and Vocationing at […]

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In the third part of our interview, Angelina Corbet talks about her transitions into and out of the corporate world, and finds out that understanding yourself can be a great way to find a new career. “Having the corner office. Having the salary. Then saying, ‘Oh God, is this really all that there is?’” This […]

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