Monthly Archives: April 2014

One of the toughest challenges of leadership. It probably isn’t what you think.

Posted on April 25, 2014 by Scott Koon

“To teach an academic subject is certainly not easy, but compared to coaching, it is. We can say ‘two plus two is four’ to every kid and be sure that we are right. But in coaching, we have to literally … Continue reading →

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How do you balance freelance work to build a portfolio with putting in the extra drive/effort to also excel at your current job?

Posted on April 18, 2014 by Scott Koon

Answer by Scott Koon: Let me start by suggesting that "stand-out" work does not need to equal spending more time at work.  Rather, outstanding work should be about delivering results that surpass requirements.  Fortunately, this is often demonstrated by small … Continue reading →

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How do I get a mentor at my company?

Posted on April 7, 2014 by Scott Koon

Answer by Scott Koon: Congratulations!  The fact that you are interested in having a mentor is a huge step along the path of career success.  The short answer to your question is to find someone you admire and ask them.   … Continue reading →

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