I walk you through 26 of the costliest mistakes across five critical areas. And more importantly than pointing out these mistakes, I’ll teach you how to fix them so you can stop losing time and start making big-time progress.
Let’s talk about the thing that’s sitting in the back of a lot of people’s minds right now… “Is AI going to take my job?”...
I’m going to show you the exact system I use to create every form of communication I produce. These steps helped me write this newsletter, the talk I’m giving you at Live Office Hours on Thursday, and even my books like Signal Strength. Once you see it, you’ll never approach an email, presentation, proposal, or conversation the same way again.
One of the biggest mistakes job seekers make in interviews is trying to sell their skills. They walk through their résumé. They explain what they know. They talk about tools and responsibilities. They assume the employer will connect the dots. But employers are not hiring skills. They are hiring value...
Let me say something that might sting a little. Your skills aren’t the reason you’re not getting offers. And they’re definitely not the reason you’ll get one. Most job seekers think interviews are about listing what they know.
Whether you’re interviewing for a new role or discussing your impact with your current employer, one thing matters more than anything else. Can you clearly explain what you’ve accomplished and why it mattered?
Feeling overlooked in your job search? Check out this slice of inspiration. If you’ve ever felt overlooked or misunderstood or plain ole underappreciated, this is my gift to you today. It doesn’t matter if it’s your job search or job.
Most professionals don’t struggle because they lack experience. They struggle because they can’t remember the details that give their accomplishments life. When resumes need updating or interview stories come up, people realize how much context and impact they’ve lost over time. And memory is a terrible career strategy.
I hate that I even have to write this. But fake recruiters and fake job postings are everywhere right now. And job seekers are being targeted hard. That’s not because you’re careless. It’s because scammers go after people who are motivated, hopeful, and actively searching. That’s you. What makes this worse is how convincing these scams have become.
Few interview questions create more damage with fewer words than, "What's your expected salary?" Not because it’s hard. But because people answer it at the worst possible time, with the least possible leverage...