Dec 21, 20202 minThe Present: Focusing on What Is Needed Right NowNo one wants to spend the last few days of 2020 looking back at a year that was fraught with fear, change and challenges. Looking to 2021...
Nov 16, 20202 minOptimism: Being an Intentionally Positive and Unconventional LeaderWhile no one would argue that 2020 made it difficult for even optimists to feel positive, one role of the career professional is to...
Oct 19, 20202 minDisrupt: An Energizing, Informing and Empowering Response to 2020No one would argue that 2020 has been a year of disruptions. Paychecks, lifestyles, and even the weather have seen such extreme changes...
Aug 17, 20202 minWisdom: Knowledge Increases Effective Decision MakingMost people know the quote “With age comes wisdom” but few know the five words that actually follow: “...sometimes age comes alone.”...
Jul 20, 20202 minEnhancing the Job Search: Successful Tricks when Facing a Tricky SearchOf course the all-important word “LinkedIn” is going to be included somewhere on this page about enhancing the job search. There is no...
Jun 15, 20202 minLooking Forward: What is Your Attitude Toward the Future?Here's another helpful message that showed up in my inbox: “When the light turns green, will you be ready?” It was the wake-up call I...
Apr 20, 20203 minFear Zone vs Growth Zone: Facing and Overcoming Challenges Fuels DevelopmentThe rapid changes in the world over the past several weeks have resulted in the complete upheaval of work and home life. Workers have...
Jan 20, 20203 minPolarization: How to disagree without losing your job, career, or mindPolitical polarization in the workplace may reach new heights in 2020. But it doesn’t have to. Yes, everyone is entitled to their...
Sep 16, 20192 minThe Gig Economy: Still Learning What a Gig Really IsEmployment status, contractor title, legislation, and more terms need to be (re)learned in order to understand the gig economy....
Feb 18, 20192 minOver 55: Attitudes and Facts about Later Life WorkYou know the saying, “Growing old isn’t great but it beats the alternative.” Now is the time to recognize the societal norms that affect...
Dec 17, 20182 minThe End: Year, Career, or Presentation – All Must Face an EndAt the end of every year, it is natural to look back and review the past events. Why not similarly review one’s career, when a job ends?...
Sep 17, 20182 minImprovement: Increasing the Service Provider’s AbilitiesCounselors and Coaches: are you increasing your skills so as to be a good model for your clients? Are you mindful of your weaknesses so...