But, but, but…what do I say while networking?
What is the hardest part of networking for you? For me, it is walking up to people I’ve never met and trying to spark a conversation. To successfully network, you have to train yourself to step out of...
View ArticleMultiple generations in the workplace – the present and future workforce
In a world full of people with different experiences, attitudes and approaches, it’s only natural that you will occasionally run into someone whose personality does not quite mesh with yours. In...
View ArticleKeep the Connection After Networking
We’ve discussed how to prepare for networking, what to do once you get there, and how to engage in conversations, but the most important part of networking is the follow-up. Your entire face-to-face...
View ArticleWhere do you see yourself in 5 years? 10? What about 20 years?
I’ve come to the conclusion that the vast majority of people tend to react one of three ways when faced with this type of question: They lay out a solid plan of where they want to be and how they want...
View ArticleCan You Find A Silver Lining To Being Laid Off?
Being laid off is difficult to deal with, especially when you have little or no time to prepare for what you’ll do after your job ends. When I was laid off a few years ago, a friend gave me some...
View ArticleWhy Would I Worry About My Health While I’m In School?
Last week I made the dreaded trip to the dentist (insert shriek here) and the first thing they asked me was, “Are you stressed?” Since I’m working and going back to school full time to earn my master’s...
View ArticleFailing to Succeed
One of my ‘truths’ from 35 years of management, entrepreneurship, and leadership is that the line between good and bad decision makers is much narrower than most people think. In fact, business...
View ArticleFinding the Right Graduate Program
For many people, making the decision to earn an advanced degree is a smart move, one that can lead to more money and a more satisfying career. But deciding to go back to school is only the beginning....
View ArticleWorkplace Happiness
Most days, my wife wakes up happy and energized, ready to go to work (particularly after she gets some coffee). For years now, as a social worker, she spends a lot of time stressed. She works very long...
View ArticleVolunteering – Help Yourself While Helping Others
Are you stressed out because you are unemployed and need extra experience to put on your resume? Or, are you trying to change your career and want to learn more about the industry you are now...
View ArticleTwo Ways to Get Back on Track with Your Studies
It’s a common problem: You have goals and plan how to achieve them. But when it comes time to implement your plan, somehow things go wrong. What happened? Bad habits, interruptions, competing...
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