Chris RaiderApr 26, 20216 minThe Company You KeepThe company you keep has taken on a second meaning in recent years. It's no longer just about your circle of friends and their effect on...
Chris RaiderApr 19, 20214 minHelping Hands vs. HandoutsHelping Hands and Handouts are differentiated by who's doing what percentage of the work, as well as the desired outcome of the...
Chris RaiderApr 12, 20214 minPlaying UpWhat made you successful in your past or current jobs, may not be the skills required to succeed at the next level. The only way to...
Chris RaiderApr 6, 20215 minGirl Dad: 1 Year in The MakingThis past year has really changed the relationship I have with my kids, as I'm sure it did with most parents. We were simply around each...
Chris RaiderMar 29, 20216 minTactfully Positioning Your CareerBelieving something is "tactful" depends on our point of view, your upbringing, and probably your belief system. Social norms and the...
Chris RaiderMar 22, 20216 minThe Grass Isn't Always Greener [6 Foundational Layers of Career Happiness]There's blood in the water, and head hunters are circling. As companies struggle to figure out how to balance working from the office...
Chris RaiderMar 16, 20213 minThe First Rule of Hiring is there is no settling in hiringOne of the worst things you can do as a company, is to make a bad hire. The investment it takes to get them up to speed as a highly...
Chris RaiderMar 8, 20215 minOld School Tactics, In the New School WorkplaceMany of us feel too old for new school and too new for old school. Just that happy medium of being equally disconnected from the latest...
Chris RaiderMar 1, 20215 minWFH: A Year in ReviewWell, it's been a year. Literally it's a been a year since we all went home to wait out the virus. Schools were closed, businesses became...
Chris RaiderFeb 23, 20214 minThe Status Quo: Enemy of ProgressThe status quo. It's where we are today. It's a snapshot of how far we've made it. It's a culmination of so many people's ideas and hard...
Chris RaiderFeb 15, 20215 minTreat Receiving Feedback as a Skill"Feedback can make us bitter or better" - Robin Sharma I often hear feedback that elicits a negative response called "constructive...
Chris RaiderFeb 8, 20217 minWhat's Your Managing Philosophy?While the focus of my every day is more on supporting and creating initiatives that help drive others to lead their career, my wife's...
Chris RaiderFeb 1, 20216 minGetting Out of A RutI feel like I can't see a rut coming on and I'm not sure what triggers them. When I realize it, it's similar to jumping in on the third...
Chris RaiderJan 25, 20214 minUntapped Potential: Making The Most Out of The TODAY Version of YouEveryone loves a fresh start. A fresh start forgets about all of your unkept promises, your well intentioned to-do list, and offers hope...
Chris RaiderJan 18, 20214 minBuilding a Stronger TeamThere are many things that bind teams beyond dictated structure or the pursuit of a common goal. Two of the most powerful binding agents...
Chris RaiderJan 11, 20215 minOwning The Mentoring Relationship: Proactive ProtégéYou can ask anyone who has been fortunate enough to have a great mentoring relationship, "why was it great?", and you'll find common...
Chris RaiderJan 4, 20214 minAchieving The Goals You SetWhether it's a new year's resolution, a work goal, or a personal mission, the new year often brings with it, hope and a chance to do...
Chris RaiderDec 28, 20203 minChanging of The Guard: Supporting a New LeaderAs a country we're currently undergoing a changing of the guard in our nations highest office. The eyes of the world are on the United...
Chris RaiderDec 24, 20203 minHoliday Gatherings: A Slice of Humble PieFor many of us, it's holiday time! The time of the year you get around your cousins and you're the same little kids that were mixing pop...
Chris RaiderDec 21, 20204 minThe Importance of Having a #2Are you feeling stagnant in your career? Are the "next level" opportunities looking more and more out of reach each day? Are you unsure...