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Also blogging at University Affairs Careers Café- The past and the future in the hiring process January 30, 2012 Jo VanEvery
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Tag Archives: gremlins
What would make your job better?
I want to plant a seed that can slowly germinate in the back of your mind. What would it mean to you for your job to be “better”? Is there anything you have control over that might make a difference? … Continue reading
How I help with writing
A hadn’t been publishing. He wrote regularly despite a full teaching load. But he wasn’t getting things finished. And he wasn’t submitting them. Writing was an intellectually satisfying process for A. In thinking about why he didn’t finish he realized … Continue reading
Posted in My services, Writing
Tagged accountability, articles, coaching, gremlins, personal trainer, Publishing
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Are you letting gremlins ruin your job?
No one will fund that research. Find a sexier topic. One there’s a bit of buzz about. And make it something useful. You’re really behind the times. There’s all kinds of educational technology out there. Why aren’t you using it? … Continue reading
Posted in Academic Culture
Tagged autonomy, choices, gremlins, research, responsibility, service, teaching
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Asking for help is hard
You are smart and competent. You work in an environment that values autonomy. You value autonomy. You feel like you should be able to do things yourself. Humans are inherently social We live in groups. We work in groups. We … Continue reading
Managing your workload by creating containers
One way to get some control over how much time and energy you give to certain kinds of legitimate requests is to create a container for that kind of work.
Just as it is easier to store flour if you pour it into something with firm sides and a lid (so it doesn’t just flow all over the counter), some tasks can benefit from being contained in particular time periods or particular spaces. Continue reading
Posted in Work Habits
Tagged coaching, gremlins, office hours, research, teaching, time management, writing
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