Marty Nemko's Blog, page 406

The Most Inspiring Man? My truly amazing dad

I'm biased but I can't conceive of a more inspiring man than my dad. 

With Father's Day coming up, I wrote about him in my PsychologyToday.com article today. HERE is the link.

3-Minute Workover: Helping a Stay-at-Home-Mom Get a Job

AOL has asked me to do a series of video 3-Minute Career Makeovers on unemployed people. HERE is the first.

11 Businesses You Can Start That Have a Good Risk/Reward Profile

Many people who aren't born entrepreneurs contemplate starting a business but are daunted by the risk.

My PsychologyToday.com article today describes 11 simple businesses that I believe have a good risk/reward ratio. HERE is the link.

Up, Down, or Sideways: Helping You Decide What Career Strategy is Right for You

How do you know whether you should strive to climb the ladder, stay put, or take a step down? In my PsychologyToday.com article, I ask you six questions to help you decide. HERE is the link.

Five Not-Obvious Keys to Success on the Job

In yet another attempt to reduce books of advice into a short article, my PsychologyToday.com article today is on five not-obvious keys to success on the job. HERE is the link.

Overcoming Your Psychological Barriers in Negotiation

Many people lose in negotiation before they even start to prepare. Psychological barriers preclude their doing well. I address those in my PsychologyToday.com article today. HERE is the link.

A Video; Can I Teach You Everything You Need to Know About Time Management Before I Blow Up?

Can I teach you everything you need to know about time management in 60 seconds? If not, I'll blow up. 

That's the video I just made. I call it, On Time?  The link to it is in my PsychologyToday.com article today. HERE is the link to the article.

An Easier Yet Valid Way to Choose a Career

Choosing a career can be an angst-ridden process. My PsychologyToday.com article attempts to make it easier. HERE is the link.

What Does it Really Take to Be a Good Leader or Manager?

AOL asked me to post an edited transcript of my NPR-San Francisco radio program in which my wife and I discussed what it really takes to be a good leader or manager. HERE is the link.

In Praise of Unsolicited Advice

We're usually warned to not give unsolicited advice. I make the case we should in my PsychologyToday.com article today. HERE is the link.