Category Archives: Career

The Value of Conversation

Posted on September 25, 2016 by

“These people are just making it so difficult” said my friend. We met for coffee last week just to catch up and as she was telling me about some challenges she was facing at work. “Everyone wants a voice, everyone wants … Continue reading →

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Loyalty to the Ladder of Success

Posted on March 5, 2016 by

In the 50s, 60s, and at least the early 70s the concept of finding a good job with a good company and having a career in which you worked your way up the corporate ladder was a mainstay of the … Continue reading →

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Gary Dreams of Meaning and Satisfaction

Posted on January 28, 2016 by

When I was quite young I had the usual answers to that oft asked question, “What are you going to be when you grow up.”  Since my father was a physician, I often as not answered “Doctor” rather than “Fireman” … Continue reading →

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Forget Scheduling Success

Posted on December 10, 2015 by

I just finished reading the book What Alice Forgot by Laine Moriarty. It is a very good read and I recommend it to you all. This is the second book I have read by Ms. Moriarty (The Husband’s Secret), and … Continue reading →

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How to Develop Excellence in Your Children

Posted on November 5, 2015 by

Periodically I run across an article in the newspaper or a magazine lamenting the state of education in the United States and how we are falling behind other countries in math, science, engineering, etc. The articles usually go on to … Continue reading →

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Some Things Never Change

Posted on July 16, 2013 by

This month I’ve been invited to attend multiple High School graduations (I must brag on the son of a cousin who became the Valedictorian of a graduating class of 125…Congratulations Diego!).  During these ceremonies it became apparent to me that … Continue reading →

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Nice Job If You Can Get It

Posted on June 18, 2013 by

Whenever I tell people that I own my own business, work out of my home, and set my own hours, I inevitably get some variation of “Must be nice!” as a response. Actually, it is, but I don’t think what … Continue reading →

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What’s the Guarantee?

Posted on May 28, 2013 by

Recently a friend of mine made a referral of a woman whose daughter was having difficulty in college. The daughter was methodically decreasing her academic load, was not attending classes, and was not real interested in continuing.

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The Time is Now: Claim Your Talent Advantage

Posted on May 7, 2013 by

When I speak to groups about Talent Advantage I always begin by clearly defining everything the concept encompasses. Simply put, Your Talent Advantage is the idea that each of us is born with a unique set of natural skills. When we … Continue reading →

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Three Roadblocks to Living Your Talent Advantage

Posted on April 16, 2013 by

Claiming your Talent Advantage and using it to Live Your Talents are more than theoretical concepts for me. I believe that Your Talent Advantage is not only your birthright, but the road to a more fulfilling and meaningful life.

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