How to be truly productive in your career? Consider the P to PC ratio...
If you don’t buy my argument from Episode V about the idea that to be truly successful, you need to think “proactive” rather than “reactive”, let’s consider one more idea from Covey’s book. At the...
View ArticleWhy science mentoring is important and at the same time problematic –...
Having good mentoring is vital to move forward in a science career. Today’s careers are fraught with complexities that didn’t previously exist, and navigating through those can be daunting without...
View ArticleScience ain’t a bisiness! (Science isn’t a business!) – MetaMorgan TV
Today I had a conversation with someone who is now working for free at a major academic center. Yes, that’s right. This person is no longer being paid a salary – but is still working. The center that...
View ArticleFear and your science career – banish it or suffer – MetaMorgan TV
Morgan explores her own experience with fear and the impact it had on her life, then talks about the importance of banishing it to do truly great work.
View ArticleThe “law” of attraction, you, and your science – are they compatible?
Much ballyhoo has been made about the “law of attraction,” especially through movies like “The Secret.” The proponents of the “law” claim that it will help you manifest your desires magically. It...
View ArticleIs starting a science career a risk? Morgan responds to Zella Zanolli –...
In her video, “The Risk of Starting a Career in Science,” Zella Zanolli talks about the frustrations of sacrificing everything for her science career, then struggling to find a good science position....
View ArticleDealing with grant rejection: the hard way or the easy way
When we get our grant rejected, it is easy to point the blame at the reviewers. “Those stupid reviewers, they didn’t get it.” While that approach may be emotionally satisfying and ego-stroking, it...
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A simple lesson about titles
If you’re a scientist who wants to get your work recognized, then the titles you put on your talks, papers, and grants matter. Today I had a conversation related to my bike shop that illustrates this...
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Speed Dating for your Proposal
Many of you have probably heard of speed dating, a relatively new (well, 10 years old now) phenomenon where a large group of singles go to meet potential mates. You get 3-5 minutes with each potential...
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The Grant Writing Habit (or how to take the stress out of grant writing): part 1
This stressed out dude will not bring clarity or focus to writing his grant. Don’t be like him, it does not lead to success. To take the stress out of writing, develop a good writing habit Through...
View ArticleBogus grant writing notions and myths: busted
I just had an interaction that typifies my five years of experience working with people on getting grants funded. It was with someone who has the belief that if he just gets “one more piece of...
View ArticleFear and your science career – banish it or suffer – MetaMorgan TV
Morgan explores her own experience with fear and the impact it had on her life, then talks about the importance of banishing it to do truly great work.
View ArticleThe “law” of attraction, you, and your science – are they compatible?
Much ballyhoo has been made about the "law of attraction," especially through movies like "The Secret." The proponents of the "law" claim that it will help you manifest your desires. Sometimes it...
View ArticleIs starting a science career a risk? Morgan responds to Zella Zanolli –...
In her video, "The Risk of Starting a Career in Science," Zella Zanolli talks about the frustrations of sacrificing everything for her science career, then struggling to find a good science position....
View ArticleDealing with grant rejection: the hard way or the easy way
When we get our grant rejected, it is easy to point the blame at the reviewers. "Those stupid reviewers, they didn't get it." While that approach may be emotionally satisfying and ego-stroking, it...
View ArticleA simple lesson about titles
If you’re a scientist who wants to get your work recognized, then the titles you put on your talks, papers, and grants matter. Today I...
View ArticleSpeed Dating for your Proposal
Many of you have probably heard of speed dating, a relatively new (well, 10 years old now) phenomenon where a large group of singles go...
View ArticleThe Grant Writing Habit (or how to take the stress out of grant writing): part 1
This stressed out dude will not bring clarity or focus to writing his grant. Don’t be like him, it does not lead to success....
View ArticleBogus grant writing notions and myths: busted
I just had an interaction that typifies my five years of experience working with people on getting grants funded. It was with someone who has...
View ArticleHow to create your ideal grant writing workspace
This is a guest post by Allie Smith-Hobbs. Allie periodically offers strategy sessions for academics and scientists who are ready to delve deeper into their...
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