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Try this tip today Spend more time responding to people and commenting on their social media posts vs. posting your own content. Pay attention to how this affects your engagement metrics (e.g., Twitter, LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, etc.). Do you wish that more people would follow you, enjoy your social media posts, and send you interesting professional opportunities? Well, last Friday, I hosted...

“You know, I  could  fire you.” I stood up, put my hands on the conference table, and leaned closer to my seated boss.  "Oh, really? You're gonna fire me after all I've done for this company? The sacrifices I've made?" He sighed and leaned back in his chair. "I'm not going to fire you. I'm just upset that you're quitting." I guess my resignation came as a surprise, but I'd done nothing wrong. I ha...

Strike 1! “Facebook turned me down. It was a great opportunity to connect with some fantastic people. Looking forward to life's next adventure.” — Brian Acton Strike 2! “Got denied by Twitter HQ. That's ok. Would have been a long commute.” — Brian Acton Most people would experience back-to-back job interview rejections like that and feel pretty discouraged. Who knows? Maybe Brian felt pretty down...

For a while now, I've felt pulled in different directions as I wrote the  Invincible Career newsletter . The primary focus has been on  professional development  to help you get ahead in your career, get promoted, explore leadership, find a new job, manage workplace issues, etc. However, I also know how important  personal development  is and how much it affects your working life, not just your pe...

A few days ago, I tweeted a quote from Seth Rogen using something he said on the podcast “ Dead Eyes .” It’s produced and hosted by Connor Ratliff and explores the time Tom Hanks fired him from the 2001 HBO mini-series, Band of Brothers. It’s pretty good. You should check it out. I heard Seth talking about auditions and it made me think of the frustration people feel after dozens of failed job int...

The past two weeks have been interesting and challenging. I was selected for jury duty service here in California, and I have a few weeks left in the trial. The process has been taking up most of the time I usually spend writing, recording my podcast , and working with my clients and community . As a result, I’m not entirely happy with my progress on the latest chapter of the book I’m writing. It’...

NOTE: I apologize for the chainsaw sounds in the background. The crew picked an amazing time to endlessly cut trees outside. 😫 I recently read Reid Hoffmann's article, Why 10 Year Plans are Wrong . In it, he states: ”You will change. The environment around you will change. And your allies and competitors will change.” I agree with what he is saying about planning. Of course, career plans will nee...

One of the happiest moments when I coach people is the day they accept a great job offer. They're so relieved to put the stress of the job search and endless interviews behind them. They're looking forward to starting something new. However, that relief is soon replaced with a little bit of anxiety . They know they need to hit the ground running with their new employer. They want to make a good im...

“I can’t stop my mind from racing. A million thoughts run through my head when I try to go to bed. I think of all the tasks I need to complete and all the problems I want to solve. I worry about the people I love and, before I know it, it’s 2 AM and I’m still wide awake.” — Anonymous friend If that sounds like you, you know you can’t keep burning the candle at both ends for too long.  Lack of slee...

As I’ve mentioned before , I like to start my day with journaling and sketching. Recently, the concept of career ladders kept popping into my head, prompting me to think about how much careers have changed in my lifetime. A few days ago, I sketched some rough stuff in a paper notebook so that I wouldn’t forget about it. But today, I committed the ideas to a few illustrations. As you will see below...

Who hasn’t wanted to walk into a room with total confidence? Or give a presentation where everyone trusts your recommendations? Or be given more responsibility because the leadership team knows you can handle it? In other words, who hasn’t wanted a little executive presence? But, what is executive presence? Even experienced leaders struggle to define it. They say, “you’ll know it when you see it.”...

I wish Facebook had the decency to send a similar message to me when they suspended my account years ago. Instead, I found out the hard way. One morning, I was booted out of the app and couldn’t sign back in. There was no warning. They provided no explanation. On Monday, I shared this story with my premium subscribers as part of this month’s focus on owning your domain and controlling your persona...

Note: Next week, I will be working with premium subscribers on their professional branding for an upcoming Invincible Career exercise. On Monday, they will have access to my private office hours to share their ideas for crafting their professional reputation and getting feedback from the community and me. Are you interested in participating? Please upgrade to a premium subscription at 25% off and...

I will be launching my Employee to Solopreneur courses and private community later this year. If you’ve ever thought about starting your own business or side hustle , sign up to be notified ! Please note: This article is for informational purposes only and is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other...

Welcome to Invincible Career — a newsletter by Larry Cornett that helps ambitious professionals live better lives. If you find this article helpful or interesting, consider sharing it with a friend or two. If you’ve been reading and enjoying my newsletter for a while, consider a  premium membership  that gives you access to my private community , weekly office hours, and exclusive professional dev...

This is an excerpt from the first chapter “No, I won’t be promoting you.” JB sat in stunned silence on the video chat. They hoped their face wasn’t revealing their surprise and disappointment .  “But, I thought I was on track for one this cycle? My previous manager was happy with my performance and said they were going to put me up for a promotion this year.” The manager frowned, “Yeah, well. They...

Happy New Year! Welcome to a brand new year and another chance to take a swing at your biggest goals. Something about starting fresh and leaving the past year behind makes us feel hopeful. That’s why so many people love to make resolutions in January. Unfortunately, most people will fail to stick with them. Hey, no judgment. I failed last year too. I made progress on my books, wrote multiple short...

Less than 3 days left in my holiday offer! If you’d like access to my weekly professional development challenges and private career community, please consider subscribing to the premium newsletter . “Everything can be taken from a man but one thing: the last of the human freedoms — to choose one’s attitude in any given set of circumstances, to choose one’s own way.” ― Viktor E. Frankl I’m sitting...

In 2021, I spent over 500 hours researching and writing newsletter articles — and recording podcast episodes — to share with you every week. The top 10 are listed below, and I’ve also categorized more than 100 articles and episodes for easier browsing. Whew! No wonder I’m feeling a little bit tired as the year is winding down. 🤣 If you found my advice and the interviews helpful and would like to...

➡️ I’ll be launching my Employee to Solopreneur courses and private community in 2022. If you’ve ever thought about starting your own business or side hustle , sign up to be notified . If you’ve ever felt like an impostor, please know that you’re not alone. Most of us feel that way at some point in our lives. Even famously successful folks have admitted there are times they felt like a fraud. * Am...

➡️ I’ll be launching my Employee to Solopreneur courses and private community in 2022. If you’ve ever thought about starting your own business or side hustle , sign up to be notified . Right now, you may be dreaming about your holiday break, but thinking about how much you still need to get done in the next few weeks. I know the end of the year is busy, and it’s not easy to stay focused. However,...

The balance of power has shifted in the job market. Employers used to feel like they held all the cards and could make candidates jump through hoops. I remember some hiring managers saying, “People should feel lucky to work here.” Well, well. How the tables have turned! Now, the Great Resignation is upon us. 4.4 million Americans quit their jobs in September alone! Companies are struggling to fill...

📚 I’m creating a series of courses, live coaching, and a peer community to help guide people on a journey from Employee to Solopreneur . The launch date will be in 2022. If you’ve ever thought about starting your own business or side hustle , sign up to be notified . If you have a friend who might be interested, please feel free to share the link with them too. Thanks! If you’re reading this news...

Welcome to Invincible Career — a newsletter by Larry Cornett that helps ambitious professionals live better lives. If you find this article helpful or interesting, consider sharing it with a friend or two. If you’ve been reading and enjoying my newsletter for a while, consider a  premium membership  that gives you access to my private community , weekly office hours, and exclusive professional dev...

Welcome to Invincible Career — a newsletter by Larry Cornett that helps ambitious professionals live better lives. If you find this article helpful or interesting, consider sharing it with a friend or two. If you’ve been reading and enjoying my newsletter for a while, consider a  premium membership  that gives you access to my private community , weekly office hours, and exclusive professional dev...