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...

Apply This Dating Technique to Your Job Search

Whether I’m speaking before audiences or working with clients, I always use analogies.  I find they really help to make my points relatable.  I’ve shared one with audiences that really seems to resonate about the importance of displaying confidence when searching for...

Don’t Quit Your Job!

Having worked for six different companies before branching out into my own business full-time, it seems crazy for me to tell others not to quit their job, but I’m doing it anyway. Why? Because most people quit too soon. No matter where you work, you will always...

Who’s the Boss? YOU are!

Ah, the good old days!  Back when you could join an organization and not have to worry about your career or its future path.  When bosses proudly boasted, “Don’t worry.  Leave the driving to us!”  However, in the last 20 years, the workplace agreement between employer...