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How to Survive and Succeed in Your Job

In this article Harrison discusses the importance of being well informed to be able to succeed in any job. Information…

The Importance of Culture in Organizations

Employees' level of success and overall happiness has more to do with a particular culture (which is sometimes also referred…

Plato’s Allegory of the Cave and Taking Your Thoughts and Life Out of the Shadows

You must learn to see the world differently in order to find a job, change your life’s direction, and become…

Athens, Sparta, America and Your Job Search

While Athens prioritized culture and intellectualism, the people of Sparta devoted themselves to simplicity and discipline. You need to approach…

Employers Want to Hire You

Whenever you attend an interview, remember that you are there because your prospective employer has already made an investment in…

The Foot-in-the-Door Phenomenon and Your Job Search

Getting your foot in the door is an important, necessary first step towards getting the job you want. Once you…

In Defense of Long-Term Employment with a Single Employer

Companies who have been around for long periods of time are usually doing something right, and people who remain with…

You Need to Be Relevant to Your Employer

Understanding what you do for a living is very important for your career. You should understand the generality of your…

Your Job Is about the Transference Energy

In this article Harrison discusses the importance of ‘energy’ over technical skills. When people are hiring you they are purchasing…

The Importance of Fitting In

The ability to fit into your work environment is among the most important parts of obtaining and retaining a job,…