Career Tools
Episodes
Preparing for YOUR Review (Part 1 of 2)
31 Jul 2006
Contributed by Lukas
We spent a lot of time at the end of last year talking about how to write someone else’s review.What should you do to prepare for your own?Think of ...
How to Resign (Part 2 of 3)
31 Jul 2006
Contributed by Lukas
Today, we follow-up with part 2 of our 3-part series on Resigning. Usually not a lot of fun contemplating, and certainly no more fun executing. Howe...
How to Resign (Part 1 of 3)
24 Jul 2006
Contributed by Lukas
Today's show is an interesting one ... At least once in your career, and perhaps as many as five times, you're going to have to resign from a position...
Basics of Mentoring - Part 2 of 2
26 Jun 2006
Contributed by Lukas
Today we cover the second in our 2-part series on mentoring. Also, June 26th represents the 1-year Anniversary of Manager Tools. We previously discu...
Basics of Mentoring - Part 1 of 2
19 Jun 2006
Contributed by Lukas
Every week, we get questions about people's resumes on the discussion boards. Our resume casts are some of the most wanted of all our work. It's prett...
Time Management (Part 2 of 2)
22 May 2006
Contributed by Lukas
Today, we cover the second in a two-part series of podcasts on Time Management.
Time Management (Part 1 of 2)
15 May 2006
Contributed by Lukas
The first of two podcasts on Time management.
Building a Network
09 May 2006
Contributed by Lukas
If you're a manager, don't think for a moment that someone else is managing your career. Those days are long gone. YOU are managing your career. Wh...
Secrets of a Great Handshake
17 Apr 2006
Contributed by Lukas
The hand shake is the most important professional greetings in the world today. There are many cultures in the world, and there are places to bow, an...
Micro-Communications - Part 2
13 Feb 2006
Contributed by Lukas
Last week, we discussed the "Listening" side of communications. This week, we cover the other side, the "Responding" side. Of course, responding whe...
Micro-Communications
05 Feb 2006
Contributed by Lukas
We talked recently about managerial communications, looking at the various ways you as a manager can deliver your message and the organization's messa...
Self Development
12 Nov 2005
Contributed by Lukas
In this special podcast for our registered subscribers, we're going to share our first set of recommendations in self-development. We believe that yo...
How to Prepare Your Resume (Your Resume Stinks!) - Part 1
31 Oct 2005
Contributed by Lukas
Your resume, regardless of the baggage associated with it, is probably your most critical career management document. While it's not something you oug...
How to Prepare Your Resume (Your Resume Stinks!) (Hall Of Fame Guidance)
30 Oct 2005
Contributed by Lukas
This week's podcast addresses a topic that many of you might be surprised about: your resume.
Got Email? - Part 2 (2025)
13 Sep 2005
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast we talk about how to make your technology work for you, and how you can spend less time on email while getting more done.
Got Email? - Part 1 (2025)
13 Sep 2005
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast we talk about how to make your technology work for you, and how you can spend less time on email while getting more done.
Got Email?
13 Sep 2005
Contributed by Lukas
Got Email? Of course - what manager doesn't? We know managers who get 200 (or more!) emails every day. Email is a necessary evil in the corporate m...
Solution to a Stalled Technical Career
27 Jun 2005
Contributed by Lukas
Mike and Mark discuss a friend's stalled technical career. What's the secret to reinvigorating his career?