Volume 108: Adjusting Goals and Plans After One Quarter

In a week, we’ll be one quarter of the way through 2021, so I want to know: How are you doing on your professional goals? Regardless of where you stand, a week from now, the first quarter will be over, and we will all be left with some choices. If you’re ahead of your goals, … Continue reading Volume 108: Adjusting Goals and Plans After One Quarter →

Volume 105: Why So Many Goals Fail

A large portion of the population makes New Year’s Resolutions. Some have to do with weight or health, some have to do with attitudes or language, some are even professional! Unfortunately, a sizeable group has already abandoned their goals. Yes, less than three weeks in, and many people have already long forgotten about the resolutions … Continue reading Volume 105: Why So Many Goals Fail →

Volume 99: Overcoming a Bad Reputation

The first thing I do when I get a new search from a client is call everyone I know locally. It just makes sense, right? If I can find the right person locally, it removes the need for relocation, as well as making the interview process easier. Unfortunately, a lot of the time the answer … Continue reading Volume 99: Overcoming a Bad Reputation →

Volume 75: “Deserving” Success

I’m going to stray from my normal topics to hop up on my soapbox here for a moment in this newsletter. I’m a big Dallas Stars fan; this shouldn’t come as news to anyone that has read my writing. A few weeks ago, the Stars clinched their first playoff berth since 2016, and a giant … Continue reading Volume 75: “Deserving” Success →

Volume 27: Taking Ownership

I recently had an interaction that I bet a lot of you can relate to: One of my daughters called from college to vent to me about a bad grade she earned on a recent test. She let me know that she did everything she could and still didn't do well. I asked her if … Continue reading Volume 27: Taking Ownership →