The Future of Education, Skills, and Jobs
Today’s guest is Dr. Denise Trauth, the President of Texas State University. She is currently in her 18th year leading the university. We are talking all about the future of education, skills, and jobs.
employment
What Is The Number One Thing Keeping Us At Our Jobs
The research I’ve been doing lately has me starting to wonder…why do we stay at our jobs? Honestly, I think that the main reason that most people stay is because of money. If I told you today that you could leave the organization you were with and make the same amount of money doing your own thing, would you hesitate at all? Of course there are plenty of other reasons why people stay at their job, including having a sense of purpose, the feeling of community, and for the educational opportunities. But you don’t really have to rely on an organization for those things. They can all be found elsewhere. […]
When Is A Good Time To Quit Your Full Time Job?
Today, we are discussing the decision making process for quitting your full time job. If you’re struggling with your current job but aren’t sure if it is time to hit the road, start with asking yourself this question… Are the needs that I consider important being met? Some of those needs that I feel are important are a sense of purpose, sense of fairness, and sense of worth. If I don’t feel excited and appreciated at my full time job, I know it is time to reevaluate my position. Everyone’s criteria will be different so set yours and stick with it. […]
The Future in 5
The Future Of Work Isn’t Just About Big Technology Companies
Many times when we (myself included) speak about the future of work, the conversations tend to skew toward larger companies. However, the reality is that smaller companies are actually poised to do quite well when we think about the changing workplace. They can move fast and are agile when it comes to change. Smaller organizations are able to get access to the same type of technologies that were once reserved for larger companies, they can find the best talent by utilizing the freelancer economy to help drive and shape their business, and they can do a much better job of avoiding office politics and bureaucracy.