How “Regular” Divides Us
If you go into a Dunkin’ Donuts and ask for a “small regular coffee,” you will be handed a small coffee with two creams and two sugars....
Antidote to False Assumptions: More Information
If there is anything you are concerned or worried about. You can continue to be concerned and worried or you can get more information....
Why Do I Need an Elevator Pitch?
An effective elevator pitch gives whoever you are talking to a solid sense of who you are, who you work with, and how you help people....
Blaming the Cool Kids Won’t Help
Organizations and businesses are being transformed by new ideas, new technologies, and new work styles. There is no real consensus on...
Downside of Casting a Wide Net
When making a professional change, people are inclined to be “flexible” and “cast a wide net.” They don’t want to limit their options or...
When You Get Discouraged, Get Realistic.
For people who transition from one secure job to another, the shift can be relatively painless and seamless. For those leaving a secure...
Reframing Rejection: Creating Opportunity
Who enjoys rejection?.....anyone?...[Cue the crickets.] Didn’t think so. For most people, this is when your inner critic that has been...
Are you willing to go first?
It is instinctually difficult for us to walk into a social situation with unknown factors. Back on the Serengeti that kind of brazenness...
Overwhelmed by the thought of networking?
Many people starting a business or prepping themselves for the job market understand it will take some time and money investment. But...
Throwing sand is a bad marketing strategy...
Many people who set out to market themselves or a product make the mistake of not being clear on what they are selling and who they are...