Who’s In Control of Your Career?

In the last 25 years, the workplace agreement has changed dramatically!  However, many employees don’t seem to realize, or won’t accept, that it’s changed.  Companies no longer guarantee employment until retirement.  Nor do employers manage the reins on the buggy that...

Make My Job Easy!

Earlier in my career, I had a boss who was really a great guy.  He not only gave me the opportunity of a lifetime, one which changed the trajectory of my career, he was really good about offering up great advice:  When I would come in before him and leave after he was...

Your Attitude = Your Altitude

Years ago, I heard the saying, “It’s your attitude that determines your altitude.”  This was one of those sayings that really grabbed me because of the power of its truth.  As a former recruiting leader and people manager, I had thousands of opportunities to see how...

Don’t Forget to Say Thanks

If our economy has only taught many of us one thing, it’s that we cannot make it in this world alone; at some point we will need the help of others.  As strong as my credentials were when I got laid off on 9/30/2009, there was no way I would’ve rebounded with a better...

Could Your Job Be in Trouble?

In today’s economy, there’s no such thing as a secure job or company. It’s too bad, but that’s the reality we now face. One of the secrets to survival and success in today’s job market is to stay one step ahead of any pending changes to your job. To do that, you must...

Better Watch What You Say!

To date, there are 1.3 BILLION people on Facebook, over 280 million on LinkedIn, 241 million on Twitter and well over one million videos are viewed on YouTube each day …. all of this has occurred within the last 10 years.  Amazing!  Our world and how we connect with...