Independent contractors - a rapidly growing piece of the workforce - can often achieve the best quality of life. They can choose from where they work, whom they work for and for how long. Maynard Webb achievechoosecontractor Change image and share on social
I remember when being a 'a company man' was a badge of honor; today in Silicon Valley it may brand you a loser or, in the best case scenario, someone afraid to take risks. Ten years ago, if you saw a resume that had multiple jobs in ten years, you would be worried about the capability of the individual. Not so now. Maynard Webb afraidagobadge share on social
I love using the latest technologies to make life more efficient, but I don't want to advocate that technology replaces the need to get together and enjoy human connections with people. Maynard Webb advocateconnectionefficient Change image and share on social
The most direct path to achievement whether you're an entrepreneur, a company executive, or a pro soccer player is to be a great performer and a great team member. This is also the secret to a meaningful career and self-fulfillment. Maynard Webb achievementcareercompany share on social
When it comes to work, there is a fear factor around meritocracy. People are afraid of being openly judged. However, when you know what you are being measured against, it's empowering. Maynard Webb afraidempowerfactor Change image and share on social
Flexibility has become a modern day value that everyone wants. But flexibility comes with a cost. Maynard Webb costdayflexibility Change image and share on social
There are lots of jobs in search of talent. And there's lots of talent in search of meaningful work. Maynard Webb joblotmeaningful Change image and share on social
As a technologist, I'm obsessed with searching for the next killer app. Maynard Webb appkillerobsess Change image and share on social
In talking to founder after founder; I've heard almost visceral reactions to working for companies, even very cool ones with great things to work on and lots of opportunity, like Facebook, Google, or consulting firms. Maynard Webb companyconsultcool share on social
There's a false notion that success is a zero sum game. To win in our careers we have to give up family. To work hard we have to sacrifice sleep. To accomplish we must take (or borrow or steal) from somewhere else in our lives. It's just not the case. Maynard Webb accomplishborrowcareer share on social