Category Archives: career

Are you in the zone?

Posted on März 21, 2011 by Dr. Aliye Kurt - Suedhoff

Last time I wrote about how one should not only set performance goals but also learning goals in line with Tim Galleway’s formula to maximize the return on investment of your work time: ROI = Performance + Learning + Enjoyment … Continue reading →

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What do you get from your work?

Posted on Februar 02, 2011 by Dr. Aliye Kurt - Suedhoff

„Basically, the reason I keep at it…is that my wife is from this area, she is very happy to be here, and it is the only firm of its type here that does the kind of law that I have … Continue reading →

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I thought I’ve already made up my mind! Stuck in a deliberative mindset?

Posted on August 17, 2010 by Dr. Aliye Kurt - Suedhoff

I get frustrated with my occasional indecisiveness when it comes to some important decisions! At times I would even say I am a firm advocate of the “Assertive Right 4: You have the right to change your mind” from the … Continue reading →

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Do you know when to call it quits? (II)

Posted on Juli 24, 2010 by Dr. Aliye Kurt - Suedhoff

And yes, sometimes the direction is right, but the way of getting there – well, not so much… This is also a tough one since the thought “But I am moving towards my goal/destination/vision” can prevent you from recognizing that … Continue reading →

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Do you know when to call it quits? (I)

Posted on Juli 16, 2010 by Dr. Aliye Kurt - Suedhoff

Mobility. The capability to move or to be moved. Ability to move or adapt, change or be changed. To move in the direction you want in a fulfilling manner. This is the definition of mobility Timothy Gallwey uses in his … Continue reading →

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Do I need to change my stereotype about the Dutch?

Posted on April 04, 2009 by Dr. Aliye Kurt - Suedhoff

Yes, I took too long of a break from writing, and I have many exciting things to write about – from my trip to Turkey, to the inspiring seminar panel “From Diversity to Inclusion” organized by the Netherlands – Canadian … Continue reading →

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