Where did the time go? And what happened to all the plans we made last January? You know — the ones that were going to make 2018 our best year yet? Relax. We’re all in the same boat. There’s really nothing we can do now about those 2018 plans that got sidetracked —...
When I work with Millennials and Gen Z students around the country, I’m often asked, “What’s an elevator pitch and why do I need one—or do I really even need one?” My short answer is, Yes! And furthermore, I think everyone needs one. I believe that regardless of what...
If you’ve ever called someone, unexpectedly received their voicemail greeting, and then stumbled through a rambling message that was truly cringeworthy, then you know how embarrassing it is to be unprepared on a call. While stammering through a voice message to your...
Recently, a publisher asked me to contribute to an article on job training, and they sent me the following request: Query—31% of the U.S. workforce does not receive any formal job training from their employers, a study found. What do you think should go into a good...
Memory is a funny thing. Many of us recall a time before mobile phones and tablets, when we could rattle 30 different telephone numbers off the top of our heads without giving it much thought. Friends, family, business contacts, and that favorite pizzeria in Chicago...
I have noticed something recently in my travels around the country. Whenever I talk to groups of businesspeople about presenting themselves in the best possible light for job interviews, more people over the age of 50 are seeking my advice on overcoming age bias in...
