by Jason Lauritsen | Nov 4, 2016 | Uncategorized
This is the time of year in most organizations where decisions are made that affect what will be done and what will be funded in the upcoming year. Learning to compete successfully for these resources can make or break your career. To win in the fight for support and...
by Jason Lauritsen | Oct 31, 2016 | Uncategorized
It’s Halloween. Most kids love the holiday (I know mine do). Some adults love it too. They crave the opportunity to dress up, to express their creativity and maybe be a little silly. But, some adults also hate it. The thought of dressing up makes them nauseous....
by Jason Lauritsen | Oct 27, 2016 | Uncategorized
In 1999, I saw the Blair Witch Project. It blew my mind. I thought it was brilliant. Going into the theater that night, I knew next to nothing about the movie. I had seen a couple of short television commercials for it, but that was it. I wasn’t sure exactly...
by Jason Lauritsen | Oct 17, 2016 | Uncategorized
My friend, Jason Seiden, years ago introduced me to the idea of thinking of your career (and life) as chapters in the story of our life. I love this metaphor. Every chapter has a purpose and also a beginning and an end. And, each chapter sets a foundation for the...
by Jason Lauritsen | Sep 16, 2016 | Uncategorized
If you know me personally, subscribe to this blog, or we are Facebook friends, you know that my oldest son is a Marine. He’s been a Marine now for over a year. Being the parent of a soldier is an experience that I don’t know you can really prepare for and...
by Jason Lauritsen | Jul 29, 2016 | Uncategorized
One of the best books I’ve found over the past year is Originals: How Non-Conformists Move the World by Adam Grant. As an accused non-conformist, I dove into this book expecting to find validation and reinforcement that my brand of making waves was somehow the...
