John Mackay, an envelope company owner from Minnesota, made himself famous by writing Dig Your Well Before You’re...
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Corporate Culture
Are you wimpy or BOLD?
The economy used to have job seekers backed in a corner. With high unemployment rates and age discrimination, older...
Hate your boss? You can make it better.
I’ve had the opportunity to coach hundreds of workers in various stages of the job search process. If they are unhappy...
Are you open and ready to receive?
My clients are resourceful, creative people with lots of ambition. Sometimes, I would say TOO MUCH. Not only do they...
Overcoming Underearning
You may not fully recognize it, but you have a problem. You earn less than you are worth. You worry about money, and...
Stealing the job search show
In high school, I always felt the need to be a little different. I wanted to stand out--but in a good way. So, I tried...
Confident professional or bumbling loser?
Have you noticed that your mood all day is influenced by the first hour? If you stub your toe, get toothpaste on your...
Would You Like 3 Job Offers at Once?
Many of my clients receive 2, 3 or even 4 job offers in a 10-day period, after 4-8 weeks of serious job seeking. How...
Interview Gifts
It’s an ancient tradition to bring gifts when meeting someone for the first time. Heads of State do it, Michelle Obama...