Roger Ingbretsen Leadership Articles Recent Articles From EvanCarmichael.com http://www.evancarmichael.com/ http://www.evancarmichael.com/Leadership/1988/Unemployed-or-Employed-Are-You-Prepared-for-the-New-Workplace.html http://www.evancarmichael.com/Leadership/1988/Unemployed-or-Employed-Are-You-Prepared-for-the-New-Workplace.html Unemployed or Employed: Are You Prepared for the New Workplace? The driving force of the knowledge age is the human mind! Our economy will grow only if we grow our human capital potential. You will grow as an individual only if you grow your knowledge base. Most importantly, because job requirements change so often “life-long learning skills” have become critical to staying employed. A solid worker in the knowledge age – one who will stay employed – must have the ability to move effortlessly from project to project. http://www.evancarmichael.com/Leadership/1988/US-Education-Beyond-the-Tipping-Point--On-the-Way-to-Oblivion.html http://www.evancarmichael.com/Leadership/1988/US-Education-Beyond-the-Tipping-Point--On-the-Way-to-Oblivion.html U.S. Education: Beyond the Tipping Point – On the Way to Oblivion U.S. education, once the envy of the world is on a downward spiral. Rest assured… America education is madly rushing past the critical tipping point.In spite of many national, state and local initiatives, schools have failed their students for years with little or no improvement in achievement. http://www.evancarmichael.com/Leadership/1988/The-Next-Crisis-In-The-Perfect-Storm--Unfunded-Retirement-Accounts.html http://www.evancarmichael.com/Leadership/1988/The-Next-Crisis-In-The-Perfect-Storm--Unfunded-Retirement-Accounts.html The Next Crisis In The Perfect Storm – Unfunded Retirement Accounts According to the Pew Center on the States, “state government employee pension plans nationwide alone, have racked up nearly $360 billion in unfunded pension liabilities.” Research indicates there is also in excess of $380 billion in unfunded liabilities for other retirement benefits, including health care. http://www.evancarmichael.com/Leadership/1988/How-to-Make-a-Solid-Transition-to-the-Role-of-Manager.html http://www.evancarmichael.com/Leadership/1988/How-to-Make-a-Solid-Transition-to-the-Role-of-Manager.html How to Make a Solid Transition to the Role of Manager This article will provide newly appointed managers in virtually any organization six approaches which will help them be successful right from the start. The information provided will also help current managers recalibrate their thinking about what the role of manager truly is. http://www.evancarmichael.com/Leadership/1988/Twentyone-Hot-Tips-for-Developing-Your-Winning-Personal-Success-Strategy.html http://www.evancarmichael.com/Leadership/1988/Twentyone-Hot-Tips-for-Developing-Your-Winning-Personal-Success-Strategy.html Twenty-one Hot Tips for Developing Your Winning Personal Success Strategy When asked to define a “winning personal success strategy” many business people, community leaders, educators, and other “successful individuals” in many walks of life, provide the insight and information presented in the short but powerful article. http://www.evancarmichael.com/Leadership/1988/So-You-Just-Got-Promoted-to-Management--What-Next.html http://www.evancarmichael.com/Leadership/1988/So-You-Just-Got-Promoted-to-Management--What-Next.html So You Just Got Promoted to Management – What Next? This article provides an excellent process to use when you get promoted to your first or subsequent management position. http://www.evancarmichael.com/Leadership/1988/Develop-Your-Personal-Strategy-for-Success.html http://www.evancarmichael.com/Leadership/1988/Develop-Your-Personal-Strategy-for-Success.html Develop Your Personal Strategy for Success Accomplishing a few goals and doing something new is great, but having a strategy - a plan with objectives - helps you get the biggest bang for your effort while keeping you on track. http://www.evancarmichael.com/Leadership/1988/What-Employers-Really-Look-For-When-Hiring-A-College-Graduate.html http://www.evancarmichael.com/Leadership/1988/What-Employers-Really-Look-For-When-Hiring-A-College-Graduate.html What Employers Really Look For When Hiring A College Graduate Even though we are in a recession; the war for talent still exists. Now more than ever employers are looking even more closely for individuals who can “contribute to the organizations bottom line.” http://www.evancarmichael.com/Leadership/1988/Do-You-Really-Know-Who-You-Are.html http://www.evancarmichael.com/Leadership/1988/Do-You-Really-Know-Who-You-Are.html Do You Really Know Who You Are? To discover new truths about yourself and life in general, question your beliefs and assumptions. Do not be committed to them just because that is what you have always done, but rather take the time to truly examine why you believe the way you do. http://www.evancarmichael.com/Leadership/1988/Career-Planning--Do-it-Now--But-Do-it-Right.html http://www.evancarmichael.com/Leadership/1988/Career-Planning--Do-it-Now--But-Do-it-Right.html Career Planning – Do it Now – But Do it Right! When planning your next career move, look for trends that will possibly require your present skills and abilities. Most likely you will need some addition education or training, but it will be focused in the right area This article will spark some ideas which will help you focus on likely possibilities.