Psychways by Talentlift

Being passionate about your career is a good thing. Following your career passion may not be.

R. Chris Steilberg, PhD — Wed, 13 Sep 2023 01:44:08 +0000

Most think that the career guidance to "follow your career passion" is obvious -- a "no brainer." The problem is they're right. But if you lose your brain pursuing your dream career -- then anything, and nothing, will do. The pivotal issue is where and how one finds their passion. Sometimes career passions are unrealistic ... as Mick warns, "you can't always get what you want." Sometimes the seeker of career passions needs to get real. That's counter-cultural and NOT what people want to hear. This article addresses the problem of dysfunctional beliefs in career searches and how to fix them.

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When 5,000 resumes don’t get you what they used to: How to avoid “motivated hiring” in a demotivated labor market

R. Chris Steilberg, PhD — Sun, 16 Jan 2022 00:58:50 +0000

Adding to the stress of a demotivated labor market, people are leaving their jobs in the 'Great Resignation.' Businesses are desperate to fill more open jobs than there are workers willing to take them. This article cautions against motivated hiring and offers recommendations for hiring in a new labor market.

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Meaningful work has never been so important

R. Chris Steilberg, PhD — Mon, 15 Nov 2021 00:34:41 +0000

We are living in an era of extraordinary global challenge and change. The world of work is particularly affected, and us with it. In this article I make the case that "meaningful work" is now in demand, both by workers and the labor market. In the near future it will be the only type of work there is.

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Our need for team building is high, the risk may be higher.

R. Chris Steilberg, PhD — Fri, 21 May 2021 02:31:05 +0000

Team building is generally a good idea, but it may be desired at a bad time. Following the separation of teams brought about by the pandemic and its mitigation, now may be a good time of team building. But for the same reason it may be a really bad time. This article describes why something so right can be so wrong. Sometimes its best to wait.

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Warning signs about resilience and resilience-based HR practices

R. Chris Steilberg, PhD — Fri, 12 Mar 2021 00:24:48 +0000

In an increasingly turbulent and uncertain world, resilience has become critically important. This isn't disputed, and more may be better. But the rush to resilience may create blind spots. This article calls attention to resilience-based practices that may be deceptively harmful.

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