In my last blog post, we explored owning our own choices. There is a book that has made me think about this a lot: The Hero's Choice by Roger K. Allen. Mr. Allen promotes a process of "living from the inside out," or being aware of your own perspectives and choices that affect and create the life around you. Read More...

We all make choices, every day. Whether to hit the snooze button one more time (guilty!), which direction to drive to work to avoid traffic, how we respond to a testy spouse or co-worker. Some are easier to see as choices, while some of our actions or reactions feel as though they are beyond our control. Read More...

Are two heads really better than one? When it comes to making changes in your life, achieving greater things, reaching goals, the answer is almost always "yes." (I won't paint myself into a corner and say it is 100% of the time, after all the other person could be a complete jerk who decides to undermine everything you do -- but I'd wager that 95% of the time, it is true.) What is it that makes us better when others are involved? Read More...

Do you ever wonder why, with all our attempts to create order and control in our lives, we so often find ourselves feeling remarkably OUT of control? Read More...

Have you ever heard of managing your boss? Have you ever tried it? Does it sounds impossible, risky, or like the best thing you've heard in weeks? Read More...

When you want to stand out, a great resume is a must. But what if a dozen other candidates have a great resume too? Desperate times call for... creative measures. Read More...

When you're in the middle of a job search, sometimes it can feel as if there are no jobs to be found. To combat the feeling of defeat, I've decided to compile a list of companies and industries that are hiring, and jobs/skills that are in demand. Read More...

Interviewing is one of the most nerve-wracking things anyone does. If we're lucky, we don't have to interview for a job very often, but that just means that each time we go about it, we are likely out of practice. Out of practice probably means that we will be nervous, and being nervous = coming across without confidence. It's a vicious circle! Read More...

Everyone is all atwitter about Twitter. As I started following people and gathering followers of my own, I made a few key discoveries... Read More...

What if you haven't been laid off, but you're afraid that it could happen to you? Find out about the new free audio program: "How to Survive Downsizing and Avoid the Pink Slip." Read More...

Are you or someone you know freaking out because of a layoff? There are a lot of people in this boat right now. After thinking about how I can best help as many people in these troubled times as possible, I decided to create some free resources for people to use. Read More...

If you're going to make a career transition, in addition to finding something that you'll love and be good at, well, it would be nice to find yourself in a high-growth area where jobs will be created at a high rate for the next 10 years, right? Read More...

BusinessWeek magazine just carried a cover story this week: "Is the Jobs Panic Justified?" Which begs the question in my mind, are they helping to create needless panic by having a picture of Edvard Munch's "The Scream" on their cover? How much of the trepidation and fear is justified and how much is being manufactured through media hype? Read More...

Wouldn't you like to know what interviewers want to hear when they ask you questions such as "Tell me about yourself?" Here's a great resource to help... Read More...

Whether it makes you think a little differently about your career, education, the future of your children, technology or something else, it is almost guaranteed to make you think! Read More...

So you're ready to start developing your brand. Great! But where to start? Since we're focusing on using a personal brand for your career development (either in a job search or in your current position), it makes sense to focus on your experience, right? Read More...

Yesterday, Harvard Business Review put out its podcast on protecting your job in a recession... Read More...

Personal branding. Personal value proposition. Whatever you call it and however you use it, it can be an important part of your career development. Read More...

Recently, CBS did a report on the "Millennials" as Generation Y is also called. Depending on your age and circumstance, it can make you laugh, cry or cheer - maybe all of these. Read More...

With the economy in a slump and gas prices high, many people wonder if it is wise to work from home. It all depends on the situation. Here are a few questions to help yourself solve the dilemma for your own unique situation: Read More...

Many people have been asking me lately about the economy and how it affects their job stability. My answer is that it depends -- on your industry, your company, and various other factors. But there are always things you can do to make your job "Recession-Resistant." The long and short of it is to become indispensable, but how do you do that?

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I have become so fascinated by the landscape in which jobseekers find themselves now, and even more so by how that landscape will change in the next 10-15 years. Read More...

Something we all need is courage. Whether in parenting (courage to let our children soar, while risking that they may fall), in our relationships (courage to be open hearted though we may get hurt), or in our careers (courage to dig deep into our strengths and weaknesses in order to leap to the next level), we need and use this virtue every day. Read More...