No More Straight Lines for Company Careerists
This is an unpredictable world. Duh – no kidding – you say. I begin this blog with a statement of the painfully obvious. We all know and experience the unpredictability of these times everyday single day in the news and as change manifests in our own lives.
I have a friend who has worked for a global [...]
A Journey of Refinement (in a recession)
Have you ever met someone that the word – impressive, comes to mind? And although this person has a great resume, is authentic, credible, a real problem owner, and an expert talent in their field – none of this is what impresses you. What impresses you is their extraordinary grace and giving of their spirit. [...]
The Driving Gears of the Connected Leader
“Indeed, as I look back at the adventurous young woman who left banking to pursue a life focused on a more global, connected vision, I see someone with guts, education, and skills, but also someone who had to learn time and again that those factors alone don’t always lead to success.” – Jacqueline Novogratz, author [...]
Following the Footsteps of Wise Leaders is better than Dancing with the Stars
In the last two blogs we set the stage for two big ideas, pursuing a sabbatical strategy and establishing the Connected Leader in yourself through life’s learnings – and how these two ideas pair up nicely – like Dancing with the Stars. Sorry. I couldn’t resist. This is the TV show swirling and glittering on [...]
What is your Career Brand as a Connected Leader?
In one of my recent coaching sessions, I had the opportunity to facilitate one of those “breakthrough” moments where my client pulled together a cohesive Career Brand Statement: a specific milestone I establish for my coaching clients for career navigation work. The shift in thinking is this – moving from identifying yourself from resume bullets [...]
The Future of Your Career Brand in Exponential Times
I just posted a new video on my Facebook page that was produced by Karl Fisch, Scott McLeod, and Jeff Bronman – a provocative YouTube video called, ”Did You Know? ” proving the obvious, that we live in exponential times; the video highlights the shifting of educational leadership to China and India, the blinding speed of the technical [...]