How to Answer the Salary Expectations Question…
Ask for Last Salary + 10% Pro – Depending on employer’s salary scale it might demonstrate confidence. Con – It
The One Thing Most Job Seekers Forget
Failing to put yourself in the hiring manager’s shoes Many Job Seekers never consider what’s going through the hiring manager’s
Do You Realize You’re Blackballing Yourself?
Forty-two years ago I attended a pledge party at a fraternity at my college. Ultimately, I got three blackballs. Translated,
4 Reasons I’ve Made the Life-Changing Decision to be Happy
Why do I choose to be Happy? Because how I feel throughout the day will determine, Whether I’m effective at
Understanding What Matters at Your Job…
I had my birthday 5 days ago. I received a happy birthday note from HR. Then it occurred to me
Do You ‘Punch In’ Or ‘Become One With Your Work?’
In a recent Blue Bloods episode, Eddie Janko and Anthony Abetemarco wait for a suspect to leave a building while
What do you hope to accomplish before your death?
Many of us think of what we’ll accomplish by end of day, end of week, month or even year. But,
Overcommitment Made Me Feel Like an Imposter…
I work in a great department with a great bunch of people. Recently, I felt fearful. The more I thought
When You Don’t Feel Good Enough…
Lately, as I’ve become aware of the role fear can play in my work, I’ve become aware of feeling not
What Makes You Different ? ? ?
Do you know how to answer this question? If you answered, ‘No’ and you’re job hunting…You need to learn FAST.
Habits Feed Our Imposter Syndrome…
Have you every considered, The psychological power of habit ? ? ? I say that because… ‘The characteristics that render
Lost Your Writing Mojo ? ? ?
Whenever the words don’t come quickly, I turn to the pain that made me start writing. When I write for
Friends and Family Standing Between You and Your Dreams ? ? ?
it was Saturday morning and I was meeting a friend at a local coffee shop. My friend brought someone he
Why Imposters Should Be Careful Before Accepting Other’s Opinions
Extensive research has revealed to me that a mind shift is needed before we can overcome our Imposter Syndrome. I
Opinions & Your Imposter Syndrome
Even Jesus, the Son of God, had to contend with the opinions of others. John 6:42 says, “Is this not
Mistakes, Comparisons & the Imposter Syndrome…
All of us struggling with the Imposter Syndrome face more challenges than I care to list. However, I believe one
Do You Kick & Scream, ‘No’, When You Think About Rituals?
For years I thought all rituals were ‘meaningless. My thinking was, ‘How can anyone find meaning in something they do
Your Life is Like a Spaghetti Model
Anyone who lives on the East Coast is familiar with Spaghetti models. Spaghetti models represent experts’ best attempt to predict
3 Specific Ways to Make Wiser Decisions
According to Tony Robbins, It is in your moments of decision that your destiny is shaped. I couldn’t agree more.
Your Narrative & Your Imposter Syndrome…
A narrative is ‘a spoken or written account of connected events; a story.’ Your narrative is the story you tell
Another Reason You Feel Like an Imposter…and What You Can Do About It…
Whether we like it or not, our self-image is impacted by the opinions of others. Okay, you’re thinking, where are
Three Ways Society Makes Us Feel Like Imposters
Schools Teach Compliance One reason you feel like an imposter is, with rare exceptions, society doesn’t teach us nor does
12 Lies Told To Job Seekers
As job seekers, we have virtually no restrictions on what we can or cannot do. However, practically everyone we meet
Is This Why You Feel Like An Imposter?
Have you ever felt like an Imposter? That is, something inside of you has led you to believe that you’re
Have We All Forgotten How to Be Compassionate?
As we drove from church about an hour ago, Barb shared an interesting story about friends of ours who are
Do I Really Have to Do This ? ? ?
Ever had a hard time doing something that…You really don’t want to do? When I ran cross country in high
If You Think College Was the Best Years Of Your Life, Read This
In my 61 years I’ve learned, Each New Phase of Life, Will Never Be Exactly Like It Used To Be.
How to be positive when you don’t feel like it…
Okay, you caught me. I finally had a moment to myself and couldn’t think of what to write about. The
What Your Email Address Says About You
The email is one of the most overlooked parts of your resume. Your email can help you or hurt you, so be
Your boss’s opinion is not your destiny…
Hey, we’ve all had great bosses and…some…not so great bosses. When you get to be a boss, it doesn’t mean
Advice For My Discouraged Jobseeking Friend
For many years, I sat across the aisle from someone who was always happy, always smiling, always full of life.
To Do List Stopping You From Getting Stuff Done ? ? ?
What ? ? ? How could that be ? ? ? I thought To Do Lists were supposed to make
Are You Handling Mistakes In a Good Way or a Bad Way ???
Years ago, I made a mistake and really came down on myself. I was so hard on myself, that my
A Priceless Yet Practically Effortless Gift that Everyone Appreciates
At my former employer, one of the gifts I gave my friends was the opportunity to vent. These people, like
Because it takes guts to do something differently…
My wife skipped school in ’76 because Jimmy Carter was in St. Pete. She asked, “Why didn’t the school take
The Devil is in the Details – How to Find Him and Make Him Disappear
If truth be told, I work with people who understand some subjects better than I do. When I encounter a
Two Ways You Can Stop Forgetting All That Important Stuff That Has to Get Done
One thing I learned early on in life is I have a poor memory. So, when I talk to the
Do you know where you’re going to…
George Bernard Shaw said, Life isn’t about finding yourself. Life is about creating yourself. Yet how many of us know
Are You Entertaining Ideas Or Executing Them?
For years I thought to myself, ‘Here’s this big company which I can pay to review my book.’ I even
Is Your Brain Ready for Everything that will be Thrown at You?
We’ve all heard the usual, Exercise, Eat well Get a good night’s sleep Meditate for 5 minutes (I do it
