That’s what I kept asking myself before each interview. My answer - it's not a fit. Now that might seem like a negative way to regard the process of pursuing a new opportunity, but I like to think it was a reassurance. At an...
You see, the problem with Millennials is... (feel free to insert the research that supports your current, favorite dig on this population). You know, things like: “they have a strong sense of entitlement,” or “they are lazy,”...
Nobody ever took time out in a boat race. There’s no place to stop and get a satisfying drink of water or a lungful of cool, invigorating air. You just keep your eyes glued on the red, perspiring neck of the fellow ahead of...
“You’re the average of the five people you spend the most of your time with.” According to Jim Rohn. And me. I’m a strong believer of this. The people you surround yourself with will shape you; whether you like it or not. If...
“Can I see the organizational chart, so I understand how the company works?” How many times have you been asked a variation of this question by a potential new or current employee - or even asked it yourself? Often, when we...
“You are almost there!” I said. “Just a bit further….you’ve got this!” At the time, I didn’t realize the impact of that little lie. I was serving as a race volunteer for a 10k run (a bit in excess of 6.2miles), and was handing...
Chances are you’ve never even thought about it, right? You’re probably asking yourself, “Why would I need one of those? I’m not a newspaper or a publisher.” Or you may even be asking, “What’s a style guide?” Simply put, a...
In the movie classic, Animal House, Dean Wormer advises Flounder, “Fat, drunk, and stupid is no way to go through life, son.” That’s pretty harsh; but, beyond the comedic effect, the encouragement to participate in one’s own...
It’s estimated that the NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament will cost American businesses nearly $2 billion in lost productivity during its 3-week run. Because I’m a generous person, I’m going to give a little bit of that back...
