The Coming of Gen Y’s and the Impact to the Workforce

I recently read  with interest an article in Talent Management Magazine titled, "The Evolution of Recruiting."  It discussed how talent recruitment practices have changed in the last few years and how it will continue to evolve as our Boomers begin to leave and the Millenials, or Gen Y's, age in.  Consider these statistics:  there are …

Is Yahoo’s Move Going to Become a Trend? (I Hope Not!)

The recent move by Yahoo's new CEO, Marissa Mayer, to order all current telecommuting employees back to the office is creating quite a stir in the business community.  If you have not been following this story, Ms. Mayer made the decision that all employees needed to work in the home office, or else.   Her reasons …

A Goal Was Reached – Today is My 150th Post! (A Lesson for You)

Today is a momentous occasion for me as I am writing my 150th article for this site.  What you may not know is that this is my second blog site; a few years ago, both my website and my blog got hacked by some #&$^#(# people - reasons unknown.  That site had about the same …

Two Examples of Career Passion – A Lesson to Follow

If you have been following me or know me personally, you are aware that I spend a lot of time at Universal Studios here in Orlando.  It is Mardi Gras time which is probably my favorite time to go to the park.  The atmosphere is energized and the activities are awesome - which includes bands …

The Benefit for Your Business of Having a Display Booth at Events

If you are wanting more exposure for your business, whether you are a solopreneur, small business or a large corporation, one of the most effective ways is to participate as a vendor at events.  The time and investment can profile you and your company to a large amount of people that are in your target …

The Negatives of Being Too Nice

I read with interest a recent article titled, "The Dark Side of Nice," which discussed negative effects when someone tries to be nice by helping others and never saying "no." We all want to be known as a nice person, which equates to being helpful, cooperative and open to others.  But the negative side is …

Are You Feeling Stressed Out? 5 Ways to Deal

In my business, I see clients on a daily basis who report they are feeling the effects of stress - either they are overworked at home or in their job.  They are being pulled in a lot of different directions and asked to take on too many tasks, so much that they are having trouble …

Is This the Year You Make a Career Change?

Now that the dust has settled and the holidays are over, you should be getting back into a (hopefully new) routine.  With renewed hope and conviction that this year will be the best, you might now consider making that career change you have been desiring (even if secretly).  It is never too early - or …

Set Your Career Intentions for the New Year

I hope that the new year so far going well for you and that you are taking massive action on goals you've set.  Action, no matter how big or small, is what will get you to achieve your goals if the actions are consistent. This is the perfect time to set your career intentions, which …

Happy New Year Wishes – And Some Tips to Get Going!

As we celebrate the first day of 2013, I hope that you are taking time to reflect back on your accomplishments over this past year.  Recognizing goals and tasks you've achieved can help you to make the realization that you made up your mind and pushed through any fears that seem to be in your …