Will you marry me?
In some respects, the dynamics of interviewing and hiring parallel those of dating and marriage. In search of a relationship, two parties meet, converse, evaluate and decide. If there’s common ground, good chemistry and strong prospects of future success, they move forward. If they agree to join forces, it can lead to a long-term, productive outcome in which each is happy with the other. Other...
Read MoreWhat’s Happening?
Just as life happens while you’re busy making other plans, your career happens while you’re busy doing your job. When you’re too busy or focused on your job for too long, your career often shifts onto autopilot (see: Business or Busyness?). Although you may succeed in your job, your career progression eventually suffers. As an executive recruiter, I live in the world of work. Part of my job is...
Read MoreBusiness or Busyness?
Busy season is a great time to take stock of your career. For all the hours you put in, wouldn’t it be nice to know what you’re accomplishing? And I don’t mean completing one more checklist or schedule. Busyness and business are not the same. Take five minutes to consider the difference. It may be the best five minutes of your week. You may say, “I’m too busy.” My response is, if your career...
Read MorePeople@work: When Hard Work Isn’t Enough
When Hard Work Isn’t Enough (Part I) As an executive recruiter, I live in the world of work. Part of my job is helping people identify and achieve their career goals. Yet oftentimes, when asked how they intend to achieve these goals, all I hear is silence. A goal is a powerful incentive. But without a plan or execution, it’s more of a wish. After their silence, what emerges are some...
Read MorePeople@work: Conflict Resolution
What’s your first thought when you hear the word ‘conflict’? Lessons from the trenches – Conflict (Part 1) This is a new column. It’s the result of one too many enticing headlines about an important topic that wasn’t written from the trenches. The trenches are where real people with real problems need real answers. So the focus will be on keeping it real and...
Read MorePeople@work: Achieving Balance
We’re asking questions to illuminate, “What does success looks like, for me?” We’ve already asked, “Can you enjoy individual success in your career, if your employer is failing? The next question we tackle takes us to the heart of a daily struggle for many people at work: “Can I enjoy professional success in my job and personal success in my life, at the same time? According to a recent survey...
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