In my work I talk to a lot of would-be entrepreneurs, people with life and work experience who have realized their true passions lie in creating something of their own. In many cases, the person’s passion is very different from…
You've watched Part 1 of my Goal Setting Video Series, you're ready to set your own forward-looking goal. But where do you start? How do you take a goal and make it specific, measurable, achievable, relevant and time bound? You…
Earlier this month, I blogged about how SMART goals can increase your chances of actually achieving your New Year's Resolutions. (See "How SMART Are Your New Year's Resolutions?") Now I have a video series you can watch to set SMART goals! SMART…
According to Dan Schawbel (a recent guest on Making a Living), the rise of the internet as a connector is enabling a new breed of worker, one who creates opportunity for him/herself by becoming known for authentic passions, interests and…
"We spend Jan 1 walking through our lives, room by room, drawing up a list of work to be done, cracks to be patched. Maybe this year, to balance the list, we ought to walk through the rooms of our…
I believe people when they say they are turning over a new leaf. Even if according to goal consultancy Leadership IQ, 85% of New Year’s Resolutions are abandoned within just 90 days. What I believe in is each person's desire to…
Long-term unemployment can be a detriment to getting a job. According to a recent Economist article, almost half of unemployed workers have been off the job for more than six months. Employers can perceive a candidate's skills are out-of-date or…
Hope you had a wonderful Thanksgiving and had some time to rest and rejuvenate!As you prepare to head back to work, consider some new ways to get things done. If you've been feeling like you can't work hard enough to…
