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Scott A. Koon

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Scott Koon holds a Master of Arts in Management and a Bachelor's Degree in Music and Computer Science. He has over 21 years experience in the Information Technology industry and 16 years of management experience. He facilitates Crucial Conversations and Emotional Intelligence classes, helps individuals with career planning, and has spoken regularly at regional, national, and international conferences. Most recently he developed and facilitates a formal mentoring program at a large health care organization in the upper Midwest. He loves to fly airplanes and lives with his wife, daughter and their cat in Minnesota. ...more

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Scott A. Koon I am currently working on my second and third books. The second book has the working title of "Automatic Habits" and is a series of parables about mak…moreI am currently working on my second and third books. The second book has the working title of "Automatic Habits" and is a series of parables about making success-based behaviors into habits. The third book, is just in outline form with no official title. The topic is how to become great at giving and receiving feedback. I will be posting excerpts of both on my website: http://the-career-forge.com. I'd love to have you read through them and give me feedback!(less)

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Scott A. Koon I try and make writing a habit. Every week-day morning I get up, spend some time exercising, then sit down to write. My goal is to write at least two …moreI try and make writing a habit. Every week-day morning I get up, spend some time exercising, then sit down to write. My goal is to write at least two pages every day. I don't worry about the topic. Sometimes I work on one of my projects. Sometimes it's the equivalent of a journal entry.

I find if I miss more than two days of writing, getting started again is very difficult. I also find writing helps me focus. Not writing in the morning can mean the difference between being organized and relaxed or frantic and reactive. Finally, I enjoy the process of putting thoughts and ideas into words. I love it when I read something I've written and the words "just click". It is a unique little thrill. So, I work very hard not to miss a day. (less)

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Swimming In Quicksand: Dog-Paddling Your Way To Career Success

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Do Not Fear Mistakes!

Do not fear mistakes. You will know failure. Continue to reach out. ~Benjamin Franklin

I’m not so sure why avoiding mistakes has become so important. Making mistakes is seen as the opposite of being successful. However, when I am being honest with myself, I learn much more from mistakes than when things go as planned.

I’ve also found that many times, when I’ve avoided doing something it is bec