If You Want to Get Ahead, Stop Talking!

Like all of you, I have interacted with thousands of people over the years.  Having spent 25 years in recruiting and most of that time in Human Resources, my numbers are probably higher than most.  I can’t tell you how many of them were bored, burned out, frustrated...

I Am Ferguson, MO

The unrest that has happened in Ferguson, MO over the last nine days has been surreal for me.  Why?  Because I am a 16.5 year resident of Ferguson, MO.  I moved into my home on December 20, 1997, and have been proud to call my neighborhood and my community “home” ever...

The One Thing Winners Do

A few days ago, I was talking with a friend about a variety of topics.  One of the topics was careers.  As the conversation evolved, I told her the thing I don’t see many people do that is the most effective thing a person can do for their career – play to their...

The “Secret Sauce” to Your Boss

Years ago, I had a boss who played a dual role for me.  Fred was my boss and gave me all of the direction, support, challenge, opportunity and even correction required.  But, he also served as a mentor in the sense that he would give me career advice that transcended...