Posts by Richard A. Spires

There is a sense of accomplishment and serenity that comes with doing good for others. And there is hardly anything more important than helping others grow, so they are more likely to reach their career goals. “Give Back” is one of the essential 12 behaviors and actions to adopt and practice from Success in the … Read more

In today’s environment a risk-averse culture can threaten an organization’s very existence. Yet, to drive change in an organization requires changing the perceptions, behaviors, and understanding of the employees.  “Drive Change” is one of the essential 12 behaviors and actions to adopt and practice from Success in the Technology Field that will help you to … Read more

Continue to improve your leadership capabilities. Work to understand and apply various leadership models, improving your ability to handle all manner of workforce challenges. “Be a Leader” is one of the essential 12 behaviors and actions to adopt and practice from Success in the Technology Field that will help you to advance or prepare for … Read more

Become an individual who can straddle business and technology, understanding how technology-based products and solutions can address your organization’s business challenges. “Understand the Business” is one of the essential 12 behaviors and actions to adopt and practice from Success in the Technology Field that will help you to advance or prepare for a career in … Read more

Investing in learning the discipline of project management, especially earlier in your career, will pay you dividends in ways you cannot imagine. “Manage Projects” is one of the essential 12 behaviors and actions to adopt and practice from Success in the Technology Field that will help you to advance or prepare for a career in … Read more

It is worth investing in yourself to become an expert—over a career, you will reap a substantial return on your investment. “Become an Expert” is one of the essential 12 behaviors and actions to adopt and practice from Success in the Technology Field that will help you to advance or prepare for a career in … Read more

Having trusted mentors who can provide you objective feedback and advice is essential. Even more valuable is having mentors with similar experiences who can support your journey. “Cultivate Mentors” is one of the essential 12 behaviors and actions to adopt and practice from Success in the Technology Field that will help you to advance or … Read more

Building and maintaining a professional network is a career-long undertaking that requires dedication and patience. The payoff, sometimes decades later, can be profound. “Develop a Network” is one of the essential 12 behaviors and actions to adopt and practice from Success in the Technology Field that will help you to advance or prepare for a … Read more

Ultimately, you are in charge of where you want to end up in your career in the technology field and the path you choose to get there.  “Plan for Your Career” is one of the essential 12 behaviors and actions to adopt and practice from Success in the Technology Field that will help you to … Read more

Find your passion, develop a plan to pursue it, and execute the plan. Once you find a passion, you will begin to “enjoy the ride” and make it a career, not a job, in the technology field. Work should be something you enjoy doing, are good at, and get satisfaction from—it should become one of … Read more

Your professional value is highly dependent on maintaining your currency in your chosen subject and other related subject areas. Make formal and informal learning a planned habit.  It is a cliché to state that you need to be a life-long learner, but in the technology field, it remains true. “Being a Learner” is one of … Read more

Be a person of integrity, as someone whose word is their bond, and as someone who will do the right thing, even in the face of adversity.  There is nothing more important in your technology career. Integrity is one of the 12 behaviors and actions to learn and apply from Success in the Technology Field … Read more

The following 12 recommendations will help you determine what success looks like for you in the technology field and what behaviors and actions you can take at any point in your journey to prepare for a career in technology. In the technology field, there are so many varied pathways to success. Your career is your … Read more

As one involved in federal IT for the past two decades, it is heartening to see that Congress allocated an additional investment of $1 billion to the Technology Modernization Fund (TMF) in the fiscal year 2021. There is also a possibility that Congress will add $250 million to the TMF this fiscal year. And I … Read more

Whether you are still in school or just embarking on your career in the technology field, this is an exciting but also anxious time for you. I still remember stepping into my first job after my undergraduate education, with unbridled optimism of what my potential could be. I felt I had no limits at that … Read more