In the Leadership Insights series of interviews (posted on the Trak Search website), I’ve had the pleasure of posing a range of questions to some of our foremost educational leaders. One common trait displayed by them won’t be a surprise to anyone – they are all passionate about their own learning. Each was an avid […]
Wise words from unconventional career mentors
Finding a career mentor is something at the top of the list for many of us. In her TED talk, Christine Bailey outlines how her unconventional career mentors: John Lennon, Tom Hanks, Steve Jobs, William James, Grace Hopper, have done just that. Here’s how: “Life is what happens to you while you’re busy making other […]
The things successful people DON’T do in their 30s
A recent Business Insider article featured in the AFR titled ‘Things Successful People Don’t Do In Their Thirties’. Being almost twice the target audience age I didn’t pay much attention…. until I glanced at number 3. Number 3 prompted a closer review of the article – and the thought of passing it to my children. […]
Widen your social universe for new ideas and perspectives
We all tend to be socially narrow. It’s a natural part of human behaviour. We form close bonds with those that have similar interests, similar experiences, similar backgrounds, similar ideals. Tanya Menon, in this great TED Talk, highlights how this becomes a problem when we are looking for new ideas or a new perspective. She […]
The hiring systems of the 20th century are failing us
With a double degree in biology, it is a surprise that Jason Shen didn’t become a scientist or doctor. Instead, he has built a career in technology and product management. This follows a growing trend of people pursuing careers far removed from their initial studies. With this trend in mind, Jason contends that the hiring […]
