Have you ever heard of the phrase “jack of all trades”? A phrase usually referring to a person who knows enough about a lot of different things to be, as I like to say, dangerous. In many industries these types of people are called “generalists.”  Does this sound like you? As a generalist myself, these skills have come in handy for many of my jobs and for my career path. But, there are pros and cons to being a generalist. Here are a few: Pros: It is believed that during recessions, generalists tend to be the last ones let go [...]

Our July Wind-Down Wednesday focused on creating habits based on the research from the book Atomic Habits by James Clear. Clear breaks down the science and strategy behind creating good habits, while also being able to invert those ideas to break bad habits. During the presentation we talked about the four (4) laws of creating habits that Clear breaks down in his book.  The 4 Laws for creating habits: Law #1: Make It Obvious (Cue) Law #2: Make It Attractive (Craving) Law #3: Make It Easy (Response) Law #4: Make It Satisfying (Reward) These habits paired with consistency, will help [...]