With millions of employees quitting their jobs during the Great Resignation, there are many opportunities for career professionals to get a raise or a promotion or find a better job.[1] According to Statista, there were over 11.26 million open jobs in January of 2022.[2] Leaders are no longer limited to working at jobs that don’t… Read More »
We live in a world that’s interconnected and always online, thanks to the Internet and the creation of social media. Billions of people log into a variety of social media platforms to read posts, connect with family and friends, and get inspired by amazing thought-leadership content. Social media is an integral part of our everyday… Read More »
So, your interest has been piqued. Maybe over the last year or so, you’ve pondered what on earth this digital nomad experience is and wondered if it was possible for you. Maybe you’ve seen knowledge workers in your network pack up and leave but retain their current job, posting pictures on Instagram or Linkedin with… Read More »
There are two integral items here in play—finding a job and finding one that fits what you value. What initially doesn’t seem to be covered in this article is how to find your dream career. But here’s the thing: If you find a job that aligns with your core values, you are well on your… Read More »
Whether we return to in-person job interviews is still in question, and for convenience and health purposes, they may not come back at all. This means that if you’re lucky enough to land an interview, it will likely take place online and you will need to prepare accordingly. Without question, you’ll still need to engage… Read More »
Whether you are just starting out or are well underway in your profession, creating a five-year plan for your career development is the best strategy for achieving your short-term advancement goals. Why? Because goals that are written down tend to be reached faster than goals that just idly float around in our heads.[1] Just the… Read More »
In the U.S., workers on average spend 90,000 hours of their lives working.[1] This means that it is likely you will spend more time working than with your spouse or partner. For this reason, it is especially important to love your job. When you are in a job you love, it feels custom-made just for… Read More »
I was a teacher, coach, and education administrator for 44 years to 10 years at the high school level and 34 at the collegiate level. I also organized and directed basketball camps and clinics throughout America and in 4 European countries. I was privileged to work with a good number of people who excelled at… Read More »
It may seem that social media is your private network of friends and followers where you’d be able to post and share what’s really on your mind in a given moment. However, this assumption is misleading since these “private” activities of yours are there for everyone to see, including your potential employers. Studies show that… Read More »
Why do I need to be a self-starter and take initiative at work? Aren’t those traits only necessary for entrepreneurs? After all, isn’t the journey towards success only about beating the competition? I thought this way for years. Even as a child, I thrived off of competing against my peers. I won all the games,… Read More »
Peak performance in the workplace is essential for company growth and high-levels of productivity, but what’s easy to do is also easy not to do. Searching “work performance” in Google pulls up 4,180,000,000 results in less than one second. To say that work performance is a buzzword is a complete understatement. Everyone and their mother… Read More »