There are pros and cons to every list for every organization. A small snippet in a magazine cannot give an accurate vision of what a company is all about. Certain types of companies appeal to certain types of people.

Making sure your boss knows what you want from your career is imperative. How do you get the conversation started? What do you say? How do you close it up and what do you do if they say no? Courage! Your boss has no problem asking you to do things, you have the right and responsibility to speak with them about what you want and where you want to go.

Many people think that the harder they work the more they'll stand out but if you're already working 12-13 hour days how do you do that? When you figure out what you need to do in your specific work environment that also fits your personality you can come up with some great stuff that will set you apart.

During a recent workshop I was asked three questions that I knew I needed to share here as they pertain to everybody. This is information that a lot of people don't have, but should. 

Your relationship with your boss is one of the most important aspects of your job. If you have a great relationship it makes a better work environment. When you don't, though, it's the first thing you think about and it takes a toll. When you're interviewing for a job you have to be able to diagnose what is wrong with them so you'll be able to decide if you want to live with it or not. It's much easier to make that decision before you get that promotion or take a new job. I'll help you learn to diagnose what is wrong with your boss and learn how to deal with their craziness.

When the bombshell is announced you may not even hear about it until it's in the news. The first feelings people will feel is panic. Will you still have a job when this all plays out? What can you do to best prepare your people? Get as much information as you can so you can help them. Even if you think "this isn't going to be me, my company isn't even thinking about it." you still need to listen to this episode. You never know!

We talk a lot about what you can do to be happy and create a career you love. There are millions of books, blogs & websites that will give advice. I don't trust them though because they aren't backed by science and research that puts those ideas to the test. I want to see people that have researched how you can be happy in your career. What is happening in your brain that is helping you create a fulfilling career? 

Did you know your "hotness" may just have something to do with your success in business? Some say your attractive capital makes a difference in how people perceive you, and your promotions. It's just as much as an asset as money, connections and intelligence. Does it matter?

Companies are devising ways to get, develop and retain high level employees to take key leadership positions. Are you identified as a high potential employee? Once you are it is a big increase in your pay and opportunities.  What things do you need to do to be part of that group? 

We're seeing a lot of baby boomers getting close to retirement age. They don't feel as valued as they once did because everyone knows they only have a limited number of years left in the work force. The companies and people who undervalue the older worker are wrong.