Posts filed under: life

Management By Exception

Management by exception is the practice of focusing only on those things that went wrong, and not concerning yourself with what went well or according to plan. And it’s a...... Read More

The Power Differential

As leaders, our words and actions can take on new meaning. If we aren’t careful, we can send unintended messages that damage our effectiveness and subvert morale. For example, take that...... Read More

Be Who You Are

I often get asked for advice prior to an interview. Questions like: 1. “What should I say? Or not say?” 2. “What should I wear?” 3. “What should I know?”...... Read More

Today, You’re Staff

This is an oldie but goodie, borrowed in it’s entirety from Afterlife Jokes. I’m not sure who the original author is. A highly successful executive woman was tragically hit by...... Read More

Are You in the Right Place?

As a recruiter, I talk to good people every day who are considering changing jobs. And even if they aren’t, they are forced to at least think about the possibility...... Read More

Saying Goodbye

“A man’s life was five dogs long, Cortland believed. The first was the one that taught you. The second was the one you taught. The third and fourth were the...... Read More

The 12 Most Important Facebook Rules for Your Teenage Daughter

Last summer, our 13-year-old daughter got in trouble. Big trouble. As a result of her walk on the wild side, she lost all of her modern conveniences: cell phone (gasp!),...... Read More

Refuse Mediocrity

Refuse mediocrity. Refuse “good enough.” Refuse “if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it.” Why are we here? What’s the point, really, if not to make a difference in something. Doing...... Read More

5 Common Sense Tips for Your Telephone Interview

One of the most critical points in your job search is the first live interaction you have with a company representative. Sometimes this is someone in HR, a corporate recruiter,...... Read More

On Being Nice

It’s funny that one of today’s big headlines is about nice guys earning less. Not “ha ha” funny. But more “sad” funny. According to the CNN article and the research...... Read More