Critical Skills

A Reason for “Job Hopping?” Coaches Pam Knox and Charlie Jett Discuss The “Restless” Saboteur

Many individuals get off track during their careers because they become bored or frustrated in their jobs, listen to a headhunter about another job that “sounds delicious,” make the move and find out that they are in the same fix as before. Such “Job Hopping” blurs an individuals skill profile over time – and is […]

by Charles C. Jett

Dorie Clark on Her New Book, “The Long Game”

You can access a webinar recording of the dynamic Dorie Clark talking about her new book, The Long Game. This is a webinar sponsored by the Harvard Business School Club of Chicago with participating clubs from Boston, New York, Philadelphia, Atlanta, Northern and Southern California. Dorie is her usual sensational self. Click HERE to access […]

by Charles C. Jett

The “Pleaser” – the Saboteur That Makes You Do Things for Others – Often at Your Own Expense

The Pleaser indirectly tries to gain acceptance and affection by helping, pleasing, rescuing, or flattering others. Loses sight of own needs and can become resentful as a result. The Pleaser tries to earn attention and acceptance through helping others. This is an indirect attempt to have one’s emotional needs met. It is fed by two […]

by Charles C. Jett

JD Hoye, ex-President of the National Academy Foundation (NAF) and Charlie Jett Talk About the Critical Skills

JD Hoye is the Former President of the National Academy Foundation (NAF). With a deep commitment to preparing students for college and meaningful careers, Ms. Hoye has worked at both the grassroots and the highest levels of government to reform how young people are engaged in learning and how they are positioned to pursue their […]

by Charles C. Jett

The “Avoider” – the Saboteur That Makes You Procrastinate

The Avoider avoids difficult and unpleasant tasks and conflicts. I tells you to focus on the positive and pleasant things – but in an extreme way. Individuals with the Avoider . . . Avoid conflict and say “yes” to things one would not normally want Downplay the importance of real problems and deflect others They […]