Notes

The Thank You Note

This is Carbon. Carbon sent a thank you note after her interview. It said: "I am available. You are lucky. Please confirm treat budget before proceeding. " She is still waiting to hear back. Don't be like Carbon. Learn how to follow up in a way that actually moves things forward…

The Interview

This is Carbon. Carbon had a job interview. She arrived late, sat in the wrong chair, and spent twelve minutes grooming herself before answering the first question. She felt it went well. Don't be like Carbon. Learn how to show up prepared and make the right first impression in "Take…

The Recruiter Call

This is Carbon. Carbon had a recruiter call. She sat down, stared at the phone, let it ring four times, and walked away. She considers this networking. Don't be like Carbon. Learn how to build relationships that open doors in "Take the Wheel. "

The LinkedIn Profile

This is Carbon. Carbon updated her LinkedIn headline. It now reads: "Strategic Nap Consultant | Treat Acquisition Specialist | Open to Work. "She has not connected with anyone. She is waiting for them to come to her. Don't be like Carbon. Learn how to show up where opportunities actually are…

The Resume

This is Carbon. Carbon updated her resume. Skills: napping, supervision, knocking things over. Experience: seven years of managing a household without being asked. References: available but unlikely to respond. Don't be like Carbon. Learn how to present yourself in a way people actually want to hire in "Take the Wheel.…

The Layoff

This is Carbon. Carbon was laid off last Tuesday. She was informed via a closed-door meeting she called herself. She took it well. She napped for six hours and submitted her severance demands by dinner. Don't be like Carbon. Learn how to handle transitions with clarity and composure in "Take…

The Annual Review

This is Carbon. Carbon completed her annual review. Strengths: everything. Areas for growth: none identified. Next year's goals: more of the same, but louder. Don't be like Carbon. Learn how to turn reflection into real growth in "Take the Wheel. "

The Cover Plan

This is Carbon. Carbon was asked who could cover for her while she napped. She looked around the room, looked back at me, and closed her eyes. The answer was no one. Don't be like Carbon. Learn how to build a team that doesn't fall apart when you step away…

The Crisis

This is Carbon. Carbon managed a crisis last Tuesday. Her water bowl was moved three inches to the left. She sat next to it for an hour and refused to drink. Don't be like Carbon. Learn how to lead through disruption without losing your composure in "Take the Wheel. "

The Networking

This is Carbon. Carbon networked at the window for forty minutes. She made eye contact with a bird, two squirrels, and a delivery driver. None of them followed up. Don't be like Carbon. Learn how to build connections that actually go somewhere in "Take the Wheel. "