Finding my strengths, and discovering my calling “I look for the opportunities that celebrate the creativity of individuals and allow the chance to bring something new into the world” According to Clifton StrengthsFinder, my greatest strength is called...
On finding your calling, and your career, and why they aren’t the same thing That was the big question. What is my calling? It tortured me for years and not a week goes by that someone's not in my office asking themself the same thing. They come from all walks of...
What it Means and Why it Matters It seems corny to be talking about our logo, but the truth is we put a lot of thought and effort towards ensuring it would represent our brand well. People comment all the time about how much they like it and a few have asked me about...
Everyone knows it's important to keep up with their professional network. Your network must be nurtured, as these relationships are key to your future career success. LinkedIn makes growing and caring for your network easy. It is one of the most important tools you...
Networking is a priority if you are in a job search or in career development mode. I'm not a geek by a long shot, but I'm headed to Nashville's BarCamp 2011 tomorrow along with about 700 other folks. For those of you who don't know, BarCamp is a free daylong...
"How was the conference?" Everyone was so supportive as I was gearing up to speak at this year's NAWMBA conference in Dallas and they started asking the moment I came back. The answer is, it was great. It was powerful to be around so many smart and driven women in...
Moving is tough. Finding the right job in another city or state can take forever. With a few quick pointers, you can speed up the process. Consider the following scenario: Ron is a graphic designer who wants to move from Chicago to Austin, TX for quality of life...
You are not alone. With this economy, many people have unexpectedly found themselves laid off. It's often a shock, but with a little forethought you can make it work for you. Take a lesson from Tom. Scenario: Tom was a major account representative for a Fortune 100...