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How To Tell An Expert Often, when you are trying to decide who has or will have mojo, it is important to decide if a person is an expert. But, how do you know? Anyone can call himself an expert. That doesn’t mean he is one. Fortunately, there are some ways that can help you decide. In this post, I will describe some of them for you. Pick and choose the ones you like best. To begin, consider Wikipedia’s definition of expert . I mention this because it is rigorous and includes criteria for determining expertise, different models of expertise, academic views, and historical views. These may all be of value. Next, consider the suggestions in a Forbes article by Daniel Newman , “Experts May Have Influence, But What Makes An Expert?” He emphasizes three things to help you decide: Consider the source: Do not rely on the existence of a publication alone. Look for a reputable publication from a trusted source, for instance CIO or Information Week for technology and Forbes or The W...

7 Best Indicators Of Experience Experience is a key component of mojo as I have said in a previous post . But how do you know if a person has experience? If that person has enough mojo? Well, I have looked at some lists for you and created my own list. It is hand-selected specifically to show you what qualities in a person indicate that they have experience. It will help if you are a hiring manager, coach, director, or anyone looking to decide about a person’s makeup. Many sources make lists. I have used them to build mine for you. Wikipedia is a source that does a good job of describing how a list is built. But I don't rely on it. Instead, I used my own experience as a software development manager for about 20 years as my source. These factors are chosen to help you. Here 's my list for you in no particular order: Testimonials - If you have a testimonial from a mutual acquaintance with the person you are considering, that is the best situation. Ask the...

How To Improve Support to Increase Mojo Support is a key component of mojo, as I have said in an earlier post. You have a support system in place now, but can it be improved? There are two times when support is important: Past Present Past support is your upbringing. It is how you were raised. You can’t change it, but if it isn’t the best, you can over come it. A person who wants to increase his mojo must consider support, both now and in the past. People have succeeded who have been in broken homes, dangerous living situations, and abusive environments, to name a few. There are countless examples of people to whom live wasn’t kind. Because of my background, I tend to use a lot of sports examples. There are many examples of supporters in sports. For example: Coaches Managers Captains Teammates Parents Others  A ny of these can help a young person along his journey in sports. In other endeavours, people with other titles may contribute to a person’s ...

10 Best indicators That A Person Is Willing To Act How can you tell if someone is willing to act when the going gets tough? If that person is a clutch performer?. If that person has enough mojo? Well, I have looked at some lists for you and created my own list. It is hand-selected specifically to show you what qualities in a person indicate that they will have mojo enough to be willing to act. It will help if you are a coach, director, teammate, fan, or anyone looking to decide about a person’s makeup. Many sources make lists. I have used them to build mine for you.   Wikipedia is a source that does a good job of describing how a list is built. But I don't rely on it. Instead, I used the Forbes’ Article: 8 Traits That Are Scientifically Proven To Predict Future Success , The Inc. Article :  Why Punctuality Is the Single Best Indicator of Potential Success , and my own experience in sports as my sources. These are chosen to help you. Here 's my list for you: 1. Ca...