We all vent at times. That’s healthy. It releases the valve on the pressure cooker that holds our frustrations in check. It lets them out so we can reset a bit. But how and when we do it can affect relationships and our reputation. I often see posts on LinkedIn where someone […]
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So often we are careful to have a Plan B in case we need to pivot. People who are skeptical about how the direction in which we are headed might work out ask what Plan B is. Friends and loved ones in particular tend to ask us about those alternatives. But you know
Helene and I listened to Rob Lowe’s memoir, “Stories I Only Tell My Friends“, which I would highly recommend for any fan of Lowe, and to anyone who enjoys behind-the-scenes stories of people involved in film and TV. He narrates the audiobook himself, which makes it a really fun listen. Anyway, riffing a bit
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“When things are quiet, don’t assume things are well.” In an interview I read with Austin McChord, founder of multiple successful companies. He was asked how, as a first-time CEO, he stayed ahead of what his company needed. One thing he talked about was recognizing the signs that people are drowning—when they
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I was listening to a segment in Tim Ferriss‘ book Tools of Titans, and heard him talk about starting a fitness plan by doing just one pushup per night. You can watch him talk about this in a short reel on Facebook here. Now, on the surface that might sound ridiculous.
“Being in transition is a good time… it enables you to take stock.” “Your job is to find the next job… that’s a full-time job.” Many know my good friend Marty Latman as a Master Networker. He runs multiple career networking groups that have supported thousands in their career searches. He is a sought-after
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“Two roads diverged in a wood, and I— I took the one less traveled by, And that has made all the difference.” Robert Frost, “The Road Not Taken” This poem has always resonated with me, even if I haven’t always followed Frost’s advice. I do 10-15 college interviews every year. You might
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I was reading a touching blog entry by Larada Horner-Miller about the impact a teacher had on her career path, and it made me think back to some of the teachers who made a difference in my life. One in particular was my 8th grade Math teacher, Mr. Morris. He was funny,
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“Sometimes leadership is just being there and showing that you care.” Ever notice how the smallest acts can leave the biggest impressions? In this week’s Influential Leadership Tips, we share a simple, true story of a stranger on a plane—and how one compassionate decision perfectly illustrates servant leadership in action. No titles. No authority.
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“My self-image had to change to realize I had something to offer.” Last time, I wrote about my friend Dave Miller and his journey from actuary, to successful business coach, back to actuary. This time I’m going to talk about Alan Seiden, who turned a little bit of moonlighting into a consulting practice where
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