If you’ve been reading along with our newsletters for the past few months, you know that we are in the middle of a series that discusses the general needs that we all have as employees, and how companies can try to do better to support their employees in this new world order. For this article, … Continue reading Volume 59: Fresh Starts →

So, you have a big interview coming up. Whether you're looking for a job at a new company, or interviewing for an internal promotion, the interview process can be stressful and intimidating if you're not prepared for it. And the reality that I've seen over and over again in my 32+ year career as a … Continue reading Volume 49: The Secret of Successful Interviewing →

This summer, every member of my team has taken a week of vacation to leave town with their families and enjoy a little time out of the office. A couple of team members went for relaxing weekends on the beach in Florida, one went up to northern Minnesota for some boating and golfing. Regardless of … Continue reading Volume 48: Vacation! →

A long-time neighbor and good friend walks into your home and asks you to borrow your truck. They need to move something that afternoon. You want to do right by your friend, you've lived side by side for ten years, but unfortunately, you've already promised your truck to the neighbor on the other side, so … Continue reading Volume 46: Beware of Counter Offers →

When I look at a resume and see that someone has held a position for a few years, it leads me to one very simple question: does this person have five years of experience? Or does he/she have one year of experience five times? In essence, are you learning and growing each year? Is your career evolving? Or … Continue reading Volume 29: Gauging Experience →