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Managing A Career

Managing A Career

I help you navigate the path to professional success. Whether you're a recent graduate still searching for your place or a seasoned professional with years of experience, the knowledge and insights I share can show you how to position yourself for growth and career advancement.

May 6, 2024

Success or Failure

The other day, while browsing Facebook, a quote appeared on my feed that I found very inspiring.  "The only difference between success and failure is the ability to take action" - Alexander Graham Bell.  This week, I want to break down why I...

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April 29, 2024

The "Competition"

If you regularly listen to my podcast, it's either because you know me personally and want to help me out (thanks, I appreciate it) or because you found me because you are looking for advice on how to position yourself for a promotion.  I hope...

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April 22, 2024

Strategic Thinking

In , I touched on the subject of .  In that episode, I talked about how you can position yourself for advancement by transitioning from process oriented tasks to higher-level tasks that leverage more discretion and judgement.  This week,...

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About the Host

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Layne Robinson

I've been a software developer for multiple Fortune 500 companies and spent time in the software consultant world, too. The past few years, I made the transition to management and currently lead a team of over 40 developers across the globe. In my 30 years, one thing I've realized is that most managers spend the majority of their one-on-one time focused on project status and not on career development. It's usually left for the individual to figure out how to progress. I have found that I actually enjoy mentoring and coaching and my teams are consistently recognized as some of the top teams in the company.