Vocation Vocation Vocation

Make your job a calling

by Bryan J. Dik, Ph.D. and Ryan Duffy, Ph.D.

Generational Differences at Work?

I've always been skeptical of whether generational differences are as much of an issue at work as some claim. After serving as the reluctant voice of GenX on a panel discussion, I've been rethinking my position. Read More

Living a Calling via Athletics Aesthetics

17 years ago, Paul Lukas took a calculated risk. The rest is uni-history. Read More

How to Fire Someone With Dignity

In the 2009 film Up in the Air, George Clooney's and Anna Kendrick's characters demonstrate how cold and heartless firing someone can be. Is there a better way to do it? Read More

A Superhero’s Calling

The best superheroes are on a quest for the common good. Research on work as calling suggests that we can tap into our inner superhero by pooling our strengths with others in pursuit of the same. Read More

What Batman can Teach Us about Career Change

In Frank Miller's classic "The Dark Knight Returns," Batman comes out of retirement. His adjustment shows how career development never stops, but is an ongoing process. Read More

Should We Pursue Our Career Dreams?

So you have a career dream. Is it as simple as just going after it? Read More

Career Choice: Easy for Superheroes, Hard for Us

Anyone struggling with indecision can see that when it comes to choosing a career path, superheroes have it sooo easy. Yet they offer some lessons for us, too. Read More