4 days agoThe Power of Our Inner CircleHave you ever heard the saying, “You are the average of the five people you spend the most time with”? But what does it truly mean? Well…who are your 5 people? Take a moment to think about the five people you spend the most time with. Maybe they are friends…Success1 min readSuccess1 min read
Apr 20Thinking you may get laid off? Read this.The job market isn’t as hot as it once was, and many companies are doing layoffs in light of declining revenues, so what should you do right now? Be proactive. Update your resume and LinkedIn profile; as well as, expand your network with those in your industry and executive search…Layoffs1 min readLayoffs1 min read
Apr 13How To Improve Your RelationshipsHow often are you a good listener? I mean, a really good listener? I recently read a newsletter by Dina Kaplan of The Path, and she hit on something I’ve recently caught myself doing. In truth, effective communication is all about being a good listener, which means letting others share…Listening2 min readListening2 min read
Mar 7Focus On The Long GameI enjoy reading Seth Godin’s blogs because he takes something simple and writes about it in a way that causes me to think about my life and career differently. Here’s a quick example… An event or a journey? They’re easy to confuse. An event happens at date certain, then it’s over, nothing more to be…Focus2 min readFocus2 min read
Feb 9Career Blues — How To Bring Joy And Passion BackHere we are in February; it’s the beginning of the new year, and quite frankly…you are just not feeling it. Maybe it’s the post-holiday/pre-Spring slump, but your heart is not as in it as it used to be. Your responsibilities feel like the same old routine day after day. …Refresh The Soul2 min readRefresh The Soul2 min read
Feb 2You Planned, Asked, But Didn’t Receive a Raise…What Now?You’ve done all the right things in your role over the last year. You’ve also handled your annual review well — controlled your emotions, actively listened, and remained curious while hearing feedback on your performance. Great news, the feedback from your boss was very positive, and you even asked for…Salary Negotiations2 min readSalary Negotiations2 min read
Jan 26You Deserve a Raise. Here’s How To Ask For One.You’ve been working long hours, taking on more responsibilities, and doing an outstanding job. You’ve been consistently progressing in your role and contributing to successes for the team. Let’s face it, you’ve earned a pay raise! But you pause — we’ve all heard about the massive layoffs, particularly in the…Promotion3 min readPromotion3 min read
Jan 9The Feedback Files: Everything You Need to Know to Give and ReceiveFor managers and employees alike. WFH, You STILL Need Feedback You are reading this because you want to be a great employee, you’re committed to your professional development and, most likely, you want to get promoted. (Don’t be modest; we all want to get promoted.) Receiving feedback gives you the roadmap to make all the…Feedback8 min readFeedback8 min read
Dec 8, 2022Which Comes First: Success or Happiness?I am a huge fan of TED Talks, and I watched a particularly funny and compelling one last week called Happy Secret to Better Work by Shawn Achor. Achor is an author and Positive Psychology researcher. …Happiness3 min readHappiness3 min read
Dec 1, 2022How Curiosity Yields SuccessHe who asks a question is a fool for 5 minutes. He who does not ask a question remains a fool forever. Confucius Think about a time when you were listening to someone and felt confused or wanted clarification about the topic. Did you hesitate to ask a question? …Curiosity2 min readCuriosity2 min read
