Monthly Archives: December 2008

Uh oh…

By Nick Armstrong | Published: December 19, 2008

"Over the past six months, we experienced companies going out of business increasing 12%, new business starts declining 13%, checks per client decreasing 1.5%, and we saw lower levels of new hire reporting," said CEO Jonathan Judge.

Fear Kills in Tough Times

By Nick Armstrong | Published: December 17, 2008

Subscribing to the fear mentality of, "OMG I could lose my job any day now" is the #1 killer of careers. There's no reason to be fearful of something you can't change. You just have to do the best you can at the tasks that you're given. Do that consistently and you're unlikely to be laid off, but nothing's promised.

Posted in General Ideas | Tagged fear, Layoffs, The Economy | Leave a comment

Recovering From Foot-in-Mouth Disorder

By Nick Armstrong | Published: December 15, 2008

Let's face it - handling criticism is not our generation's strong point. Being able to handle criticism gracefully is a key component to success for a member of any generation. Unfortunately, this also requires patience and being able to accept that you could be wrong. While these aren't the easiest to learn, they can be well worth the effort when they keep you from getting fired.

Posted in Communication Ideas | Tagged Criticism, Stress, Support Network | Leave a comment

Making Sense of it All – Nick's Rant

By Nick Armstrong | Published: December 9, 2008

Guess what, Golden Girls. We're the future professionals... and we don't share your stupid dusty values. We know history. We know what happens when there's no accountability. We're coming for you - and we're gonna be holding everyone accountable - you, them, and even ourselves.