The weeks following Thanksgiving tend to spark a very specific kind of reflection for leaders. It is the moment when people start seeking leadership clarity for the new year and finally slow down enough to ask the questions that sit beneath the surface. Where do I...
Why Creating a Strong Personal Brand Matters More Than Ever The modern job search looks nothing like it did a decade ago. Today, first impressions are made long before an interview, often before a hiring manager ever reads your resume. In a world where recruiters are...
Looking for a job can feel like a full-time role with no paycheck attached. The endless applications, follow-ups, and rejections can wear you down fast. But if you want to network and get back to work faster, there’s a better path — one that leads to opportunities...
Part 2: How to Build Momentum and Create Your Own Advantage In Part 1, we shared how Clay (name changed for privacy) shifted his job search by stepping outside the application grind and using informational interviews to expand his network. In Part 2, you’ll see how he...
Part 1: Why This Still Works (and Works Better Than Ever) More than half of job opportunities today never make it to a public posting. By the time a role shows up on LinkedIn or Indeed, there are already strong candidates in line. In 2025, relying on online...
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...
Recently Applied for a Job? Spoiler: They Googled you. Probably before they read your resume — maybe even before their second coffee kicked in. These days, your online brand is your first interview. Before you get a callback, there’s a good chance a hiring manager has...
(Hint: It’s less about joining more and more about showing up well.) Once your LinkedIn and other profiles are live and polished, it’s easy to wonder what comes next. Sure, you’re updating your information, connecting with colleagues, and logging in regularly - but if...
How to Keep Your 2025 Job Search Energized It’s easy to launch into a job search with motivation and momentum—polished résumé in hand, polished LinkedIn profile, and a list of job alerts ready to go. But when days or even weeks pass without interviews or meaningful...
