Half of new executives fail within 18 months. Surprising? Maybe. But it’s not rare and it’s not because they suddenly forgot how to lead. The shift from manager to executive is bigger than most people expect. I wanted to know why this happens so often and what leaders...
Welcome to the Visibility Era. The job search? It’s not what it used to be. And if you’ve been in the market lately, you already know—it feels different. You’re up against professionals who are already employed, already visible, and already playing the long...
Remember when we were kids and thought quicksand was going to be a major adult problem? Turns out, adulting brought us different perils: inflation, trade wars, and the slow realization that WiFi is not a human right. But here’s some surprising good news that even the...
In the wild and wacky world of today's business, where change is the only constant and surprises lurk around every corner, the need for leaders to have what used to be called "soft skills" (but let's face it, they're superhero powers in disguise) is through the roof!...
Navigating the Job Market Tsunami In an astonishing turn of events, the U.S. economy significantly outperformed expectations last month, adding an impressive 339,000 new jobs, as reported by the Labor Department's Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). This...
Navigating the Obstacle Course: How Men Over 50 Can Overcome Challenges in the Job Market The job market today presents numerous challenges for job seekers at any age, but for men over the age of 50, the difficulties can be especially pronounced. As the workforce...
Boost Your Job Search With These 5 Multi-Media Marketing Strategies Marketing yourself is key to landing any job you want - but it's not always easy to know where to start. In today's job market, it's not enough to just submit your resume and sit back and wait for an...
Held Hostage at Malfunction Junction (Or How I Learned to Beat the Bots)! I have been in the Career Management industry in one capacity or another for over 20 years. In that time, I have had the fortunate opportunity to speak with thousands upon thousands of highly...
November Jobs Report 2022 The results of the November Job Reports couldn't be better! I have read and heard many comments from those "in the know," that November would be the month that would start to show the Job Market applying the brakes, but that has not been the...
Do companies hire during the holiday season? This is a question I get from clients repeatedly, and my answer is YES! The holiday season is a very busy time for hiring new employees. It is the end of the fourth quarter, and companies want to hit the ground running in...
