I’ve written a guest blogpost for PrimeWomen a new, on-line magazine where you will find a storehouse of strategic content for those seeking new horizons and career transition. Your future life may span many more years than you think. Best … Continue reading
January 7, 2016
The female cop has held a media mystique from the days of pioneering glamazon Angie Dickenson’s Police Woman to The Killing’s austere Sarah Linder and cop-next-door Ellie Miller in Broadchurch. Such danger and heartache! What inspires that career path in real … Continue reading
November 8, 2015
To be a leader, you have to attract and motivate followers. This is true in business, politics, media & entertainment, non-profits, institutions — even families. Any type of group dynamic. Who leads the pack? Why? Early in my career, I … Continue reading
August 5, 2015
This is for the students in your family. But the principles apply for anyone with a dream. The key is to flash forward — look at what it will take to win — then fill in the blanks with the … Continue reading
May 8, 2014
Start with a number: 717 million smart phone shipments in 2012.* Then, imagine the impact and opportunity if you are a restaurant or retail chain. Your customer has a technology device close at hand on nearly a 24/7 basis. Thus, … Continue reading
April 17, 2014
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
You’re buzzing along in life, minding your own business. Then, an announcement implodes the routine. Another re-organization in your company. Or worse, downsizing. You receive a rejection from (fill in the blank). A key client defects to a competitor. Your … Continue reading
February 28, 2014
Here is an update of a guest column written for an executive search newsletter. It’s based on my experience recruiting top early career stage talent. Enjoy! Despite a cloud of economic uncertainty, companies are hiring with an eye to the future. … Continue reading
May 20, 2012
January 2: You’re hired. We love you. March 2: EEK! What were we thinking? Hiring regrets can be expensive. The mistake typically becomes evident in the first 60 to 90 days, often due to culture clash or a mis-match in expectations. … Continue reading
January 7, 2012
I overheard an interesting scenario recently. At the onset of the downturn, a professional services firm made a strategic decision to avoid layoffs. The goal was to create a competitive advantage in the recovery. This, in comparison to competitors who … Continue reading
November 18, 2010