For years, I have struggled with the concept of happiness, both as the responsibility of those around me to provide it and of me providing it to others. Be it, my wife or children, my mother or siblings, friends or colleagues, I have tried not to place that responsibility on others. I have also struggled with the thought of others expecting me to provide them with their happiness. In my 20’s, I was dating someone who said to be in love with me. She frequently told me I made h

A few years back, I called a friend seeking advice after I joined a new company. I was having a hard time adjusting to the change, to the way things were being done compared to my prior experiences. It was not about inappropriate or unethical behavior; nothing about compromising morals. I just did not understand why, and I thought things could be done better. My prior experiences convinced me that my new employer was behind other companies and that many of the activities and

Take a listen to my podcast interview with Mary Lou Kayser about career growth and asking for what you want. PS: no, I am not the head of HR for Crescent Hotels & Resorts. My boss Laura Warner is the head and the one who allows me to do all this that I enjoy. http://playyourpositionpodcast.com/gustavo-serbia/ #jobsearch #workplaceissues #profesional #management #carrera #careerplan #careergrowth #stretch #careerplanning #careeradvice #managingupwards #success #careerdev

So how did I end up in HR? Why I started Stretch The String? Listen to this podcast and learn how and why I enjoy what I do. http://www.janejacksoncoach.com/114-gustavo-serbia-stretch-string/ Your journey, your career. Own it. If you want your question answered, email me at gus@stretchthestring.com "The most important instrument to your career development, growth, and success is you. Therefore, you must work to stretch beyond your comfort zon e, fine tune what you have to off