Nine Networking Mistakes to Avoid
Here are nine networking mistakes I see from individuals of all experience levels, including seasoned career professionals. Many of these are mistakes I’ve made myself: Networking sporadically. During the holidays I noticed a distinct uptick in people reaching out and...
You CAN Build a Community Around Filling a Job
I love how the world works. Ask a question and the answer appears. This morning, I received an email that I had a new follower on Twitter. (BTW--If you haven't given Twitter a try, give it two weeks of your...
Gingerbread Houses: Moving Dreams Into Reality
Bill, from A Bigger Voice, recently sent photos of his annual gingerbread house that he creates with his kids. It’s been a tradition in his household for 14 years. This year’s “house” is a small town gas station, circa 1940,...
Can You Build a Community Around Filling a Job?
If you received an email with the following opening, what would you do? Tourism Queensland is seeking an Island Caretaker for the Islands of the Great Barrier Reef - we like to think of it as "The Best Job in...
The Stories We Tell Ourselves
Several years ago, I was telling a mentor about a conversation with a friend. In the conversation, my friend talked about how he was a sickly child. Only by the sheer grace of God did he become healthy enough to...
11 Great Things to Do In a Down Economy
Make new connections. Invite someone interesting to coffee. Find a networking event that resonates with you. Create your own gathering. Get on Twitter. Strengthen old connections. Make a list of the people you enjoy. Send a note. Plan a date....
Wisdom Entrepreneurs: Do You Have the 5 P’s?
This blog is about the "how-to" of transforming an idea into a sustainable movement, helping wisdom entrepreneurs achieve success more easily and intentionally. The how-to's don't say anything about personal traits that contribute to success. Enter a few thoughts on...
Turning Point and Change
Change seems to be what's in the world these days. I read it in the papers and I see it in my emails. I am creating it in my businesses and in my life. And still, I resist it. Recently,...
Forget About Hanging On to Your Job: Try Managing Yourself
In this climate where the next layoff or bankruptcy could be just around the corner, there's no better security than to "know thyself." I re-discovered a gem of an article, Managing Oneself by Peter Drucker, while cleaning my office.Long before...