First off, I hope you had a very fun and happy Thanksgiving holiday. Besides eating too much, this can also create a 'lull' in our motivation and momentum for getting tasks done. I find after having time off, I look forward to the next one; Christmas seems to refocus my attention to decorating and buying …
Thanksgiving Wishes
As we celebrate this Thanksgiving Day. I wanted to send gratitude and wishes that you and your family has a blessed and Happy Thanksgiving Day. Let's keep our focus and appreciation on all that we have in our lives so more will come. Enjoy your day!
Planning to Make a Career Move? Now’s the Time
It's so hard to believe that we are almost done with 2016. I'm still in awe that next week is Thanksgiving - it feels like November just began! With that being said, this is the time that many people will decide to make a career move in the new year. If you fall into that …
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Lessons I Learned from the Election (this is NOT about Politics)
I was sitting in church last Sunday when the priest began his sermon talking about the election; I started to get upset as I don't think the two mix but some of what he was talking about resonated with me as he focused on being kinder and more tolerant of each other. It go me …
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Doing Something that Scares You But Is Exactly What you Want/Need
First off, Happy Halloween! It feels strange having it be on a Monday but I did party on Saturday night. It was so fun to dress and have people you see daily not recognize you. I was a blond for the night (which I was for a period of time in my past). It was …
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Are Networking Meetings Really Networking Anymore?
I have to admit that I'm very selective when it comes to attending networking meetings. It's not that I don't enjoy meeting new people or reconnecting with people I already know; I do have to protect my time as I'm busy with seeing clients, teaching, and working on my business. But I'm finding it more …
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Career Points from a Recruiter’s Perspective
No, I'm not a recruiter, although I have done my fair share informally. I had the opportunity to participate in a panel last week for a recruiter's group so I thought I'd share some key points that came up as these can help you in the work you do, or if you're looking to make …
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Making the Case for Leaders to Focus on the Strengths of their Workers
A new study out by Gallop (Rigoni & Asplund, 2016) makes the case for managers to focus on their employees strengths that will get the work done and achieve organizational goals. According to the study, 67% of workers are engaged when their managers use a strength-based approach by recognizing and honoring their strengths. Workers value …
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Is an Idea Ever Too Big? 3 Steps to Tell
When working with clients who come in frustrated and 'stuck' in taking their business forward, I often find it's because they know what they want but they are afraid to say their ideas are too big. They usually state that their idea is 'ludicrous,' or 'stupid' - no one will get what I want to …
New Month – Plan Big, Finish Strong
I always month. It gives me hope and optimism that I get to plan out each day for how the month goes. The fact that I am in control makes me want to plan big - no plan is too big, I say. If we don't dream big, we play small. If you're tired of …
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