Tools for Transition and Change
Transitions and change seem to be the centerpiece of my conversations these days. Friends and clients taking buy out packages, clients deciding to follow a new path out of lucrative profession and into the unknown, a colleague shuttering an office...
25 Random Things About Me
I was recently tagged on Facebook by a friend to write down "25 random things, facts, habits or goals about me." I lost my first list, trying to figure out how to use the notes feature on Facebook and tag...
Tea Time: Good for Your Cold, Good for Your Prostate
I've been having a blast playing with a new Flip camcorder. It's about the size of a pack of cards and makes creating and uploading video extremely easy. I love the immediacy of online video, a way to document something...
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...