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
Nov 16, 2022Positive Psychology: The Key to an Optimistic MindsetAre you, like me, committed to living a happy life? Being a positive thinker is a big part of unlocking true happiness. While it may seem obvious, it is definitely not always easy to have a positive outlook. We’ve all been there, the odds may seem stacked against us, the…Positive Thinking3 min readPositive Thinking3 min read
Nov 11, 2022Moved and Making New Friends — How Do You Do It?I recently made a big move after 23 years in New York. I moved to a new region of the country where I didn’t know many peers and was confronted quickly with how making new friends as an adult requires specific skills I have not flexed in some time. …Friendship4 min readFriendship4 min read
Nov 9, 2022Are YOU Making This Common Grammar Error?In our country today, we now have the highest percentage of college graduates in the country’s history. If so many people are college educated, why do they regularly make grammar errors, particularly ones that seem obvious? Let’s start with the error I’m referencing. How regularly do you hear “him and…Grammar2 min readGrammar2 min read
