G.L. Hoffman

20 'Rules for Radicals'

By G.L. Hoffman - On Careers - November 3, 2009

How to be distinct from your peers more >>

Why the Airline Pilots' Excuses Aren't Cute

By G.L. Hoffman - On Careers - October 27, 2009

Only little kids get laughs for their outrageous explanations. more >>

20 Temptations To Fight at Work

By G.L. Hoffman - On Careers - October 20, 2009

Making these moves may be appealing, but they are a sure route to disappointment. more >>

5 Lessons From Brett Favre

By G.L. Hoffman - On Careers - September 29, 2009

You can’t beat experience when time is running out. more >>

How to Listen to New Ideas

By G.L. Hoffman - On Careers - September 23, 2009

Amy Poehler may have said it best. more >>

Why It's OK to Practice For Work

By G.L. Hoffman - On Careers - September 15, 2009

In business, we forget that it's legal to practice for the meeting, performance review or job interview. more >>

The School Speech You Didn't Hear From Obama

By G.L. Hoffman - On Careers - September 9, 2009

G.L. Hoffman's briefer and blunter version. more >>

When You Don't Know What You're Good At

By G.L. Hoffman - On Careers - September 1, 2009

So what? Early career choices are not permanent decisions more >>

How to Tell If You've Got 'Snap'

By G.L. Hoffman - On Careers - August 18, 2009

Forget personal branding. It's all about snap. more >>

Are You Tough Enough for This Economy?

By G.L. Hoffman - On Careers - August 11, 2009

This downturn has tested our mettle. more >>

Why Not Cash for Other Clunkers?

By G.L. Hoffman - On Careers - August 4, 2009

Here are eight ways to expand the cash for clunkers program. more >>

The Best Workers Can Make Small Jobs Big

By G.L. Hoffman - On Careers - July 28, 2009

Most jobs are bigger than the people holding them. more >>

How to Mix Business With Friendship

By G.L. Hoffman - On Careers - July 21, 2009

The lines are fuzzy between personal and professional when you have a passion for your work. more >>

Companies Need More of What Used to Be

By G.L. Hoffman - On Careers - July 14, 2009

The experience of older workers may bring balance and new insights to your office. more >>

Why Your Startup Needs a Lead Dog

By G.L. Hoffman - On Careers - July 7, 2009

Companies need the same kind of leader that dog-sled racers do. more >>

How You Think About Work

By G.L. Hoffman - On Careers - June 30, 2009

There is no shortage of ways to think about work. more >>

In Defense of Bozeman

By G.L. Hoffman - On Careers - June 23, 2009

The Montana city has caught lots of flak for its hiring practices, but let's take a different look. more >>

12 Steps to Getting Your Resume and Cover Letter to The Top of The Pile

By G.L. Hoffman - On Careers - June 16, 2009

An executive's advice on polishing your job application. more >>

How's That Been Working For You?

By G.L. Hoffman - On Careers - June 10, 2009

The question that cuts to the heart of the matter when it comes to searching for a job. more >>

The Secret to a Great Cover Letter

By G.L. Hoffman - On Careers - June 2, 2009

Know the company before you pitch them. more >>

What To Do After You Get Advice

By G.L. Hoffman - On Careers - May 26, 2009

Follow up with the people who generously dispense nuggets of wisdom. more >>

Shiny Pennies in the Workplace

By G.L. Hoffman - On Careers - May 19, 2009

We tend to like the newest thing--even at work--but don't hitch your sleigh to it. more >>

Yippee! We've Hit Rock Bottom

By G.L. Hoffman - On Careers - May 5, 2009

With so many workers unemployed, rock bottom seems a strange thing to celebrate. more >>

Dear Former Employee: It's Not Your Fault

By G.L. Hoffman - On Careers - April 21, 2009

What one CEO might say to a laid-off worker, if honesty were the goal. more >>

The Personal Branding Phenomenon

By G.L. Hoffman - On Careers - April 14, 2009

It's a buzz phrase, but how do you avoid being "all hat and no cattle?" more >>