For CEOs of entrepreneurial and middle market companies, solving the talent puzzle is critical to the success and future growth of the company. A Fortune 500 monolith can absorb a hiring mistake once in a while, as the work is … Continue reading
March 10, 2014
If you were an Olympic gold medal winner – or even a team member – wouldn’t you include that on your resume? Particularly for those transitioning to a new post-sports career, it would telegraph a powerful message: High performer Dedicated, … Continue reading
July 10, 2012
It’s official. There are metrics to prove the benefits of happy people in the workplace. In a time of economic angst and overworked work forces, Harvard researcher Shawn Achor sells a well-documented strategy that links personal happiness with business success. He … Continue reading
June 28, 2012
Some highlights from the annual survey, as presented by PwC Saratoga HR consulting group. To access the Executive Summary, click here. Note: Many of the 300 responding companies are global, but the results are for U.S. operations only. Retention rates are … Continue reading
November 21, 2010
Spend a day with one of the world’s top leadership development thinkers — the venerable Dr. Marshall Goldsmith — and this is the zen of his message. He filled an auditorium, no surprise, with a rapt audience. Interestingly, his focus … Continue reading
September 12, 2009
Have you ever heard of metabolic syndrome? It is a cluster of health disorders that converge as a kind of perfect storm, putting individuals diagnosed with this medical phenomenon at greater risk for developing cardiovascular disease. Central among this group … Continue reading
August 24, 2009
I was interviewed for an article in Forbes magazine, Get Hired in Four Easy Steps . In a tight market, why not go beyond the traditional two-page resume to showcase your background and the kind of deliverables you could bring … Continue reading
August 20, 2009
I am a Big Bag person. A connoisseur, in fact. This traces back to the early days of my career when I began traveling for business in the company of male CEO clients. You can’t be a female juggling purse, … Continue reading
July 9, 2009
I worked in public relations during the early phase of my career. A wise mentor offered valuable advice. “When you write a letter, it goes to one person — the recipient. But when you send a news release, the content … Continue reading
July 7, 2009
Opportune timing enables options and a competitive advantage. As a company, what is your message when you go to market for talent? * Keeping up with explosive growth * Seeking international experience for expansion * Filling talent pipeline with high-potentials … Continue reading
June 30, 2009