When I first read the Wall Street Journal article “Your Boss Doesn’t Have Time to Talk to You” by Chip Cutter and Lindsay Ellis, I thought, this isn’t new news. For many employees, it has always felt like asking for your manager’s time is like squeezing water from a rock. Still, it struck me — instead of simply recognizing the problem, what if we explore not just how to exist with it, but how to thrive in spite of it? The New Reality of Leadership Gaps Workplaces everywhere are changing. With … [Read more...]
New Graduates Take Note – Gen Z
As June comes to a close, I was thinking about this year’s new graduating class. They will by and large be the new hires by companies this summer and more with starting dates in the fall. Plus many of these new graduates are having a difficult time finding a position at a company. Let’s begin with this definition in mind – Generation Z aka Gen Z Is the demographic group born between 1997 and 2012 according to Pew Research. In 2025 this places their ages to be between 13 and 28 years old ( … [Read more...]
What’s The Most Effective Way To Find A Job?
What’s the most effective way to find a job? I promise to answer the question. First, allow me to caution you as to the most effective ways to waste your time and efforts looking for job. Looking through various social media sites and posting. (Utilizing LinkedIn specifically in a certain way may produce results) Sending out your resume to everyone you have ever known in your life, by email, most of them you have never spoken with in a long time. (So how did you even have their email … [Read more...]
It’s A Marathon Not A Sprint
We each need to remember it’s a marathon not a sprint. This last weekend New York City held the 48th TCS New York City Marathon through all five boroughs. There were more than 50,000 runners from all over the world participating. Joining these runners in NYC were their families, friends and/or entourages. Me and my wife were there as well to cheer on our daughter who was running for her second time in this event. The weather was great and the spectators appreciated it by loudly cheering … [Read more...]
Why Wait for January to Start?
Why wait until January to start? You already know something has to change. The results are proving out that change is needed. Why wait? When steps are taken and action is taken motion begins. This creates reactions and with proper thought, planning and execution - a positive direction momentum begins. This applies to business, career, personal relationships, family and your life. What exactly are you waiting for? Consider what areas of your life are not working optimally. … [Read more...]
Would You Freeze or Take Action?
Would you freeze or take action? If something totally unexpected, even shocking to think about, happened in your sphere – life, business, or even walking down the street – how do you think you will react? It’s not something we really think about is it? Right away most of us assume this would be a physical, stressful event – like being accosted or attacked – however it may be a social threat such as angry faces or sneers aimed and directed at us. Remain calm there’s nothing wrong with … [Read more...]