Deliberate practice is a three part process that includes focus, feedback and the practice itself. It is how we learn in an effective way.
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Are You Too Old For a Second Career – Ask #HR Bartender
Many workers are pursuing a career change as they approach retirement. Is a second career feasible? Could age be an obstacle to success?
Be a Respectful Listener
Notice I didn’t say “active listening”. Because this isn’t a post about active listening. We all know that stuff, right? Eye contact, body language, paraphrasing, …
Using Certification to Advance Your Career – Ask HR Bartender
In career development models, there’s a period of career “establishment”. I like to think of it as this place where we decide our chosen field, …
Finding a Problem and Fixing a Problem Aren’t the Same Thing
I think we’d all agree that problem solving is an essential skill. Problem solving isn’t as simple as “find a problem; fix a problem”. First, …
Unhappy Employees Are Not Disengaged Employees
Last year, I wrote a post titled “Happy Employees are not Engaged Employees” talking about the relationship between happiness, motivation and engagement. It occurred to …
Are College Degrees Worth The Money? [poll]
One of our regular readers on HR Bartender has asked a question and I’d like to get your feedback: My son has been accepted to …