Fear of networking debilitates the best of us. For many of us, including those who are even a little shy and those who suffer imposter syndrome (which disproportionately affects high achievers, by the way), networking is a dreaded necessity. Personally,…
What I’ve learned from working with many executive leaders is that there is no clearer link than the one between success and accountability. Successful organizations have accountability embedded in their DNA. When an organization as a whole believes and acts…
In my previous post, I made the case for automating low-ROI job search activity. In particular, I discussed minimizing time spent on job boards and online applications as this method produces meagre results in terms of interviews and offers. It…
Most executives I know focus on a key lever to control costs and manage limited resources: automation. Yes, that big scary thing that is going to take away all of our jobs. But those in leadership know it’s not about…
If you were an executive set on launching a new line of business, what would your approach be? Likely, you’d conduct in-depth market research, identify where the opportunities are, and formulate a solid plan for where to play and how…
I’ve worked with scores of executives, from small startup leaders to the C-suite of Fortune 10 enterprises. I’ve noticed a couple of common leadership traits among the clients who have reported groundbreaking, industry-shifting achievements, impressive turnarounds, growth stories, and transformational…
You’ve updated your profile with a nice headshot. You’ve pasted your summary from your resume into your About section. You’ve filled in your job titles and companies. You’ve listed your latest certifications and coursework. So why are you hearing crickets…
“My resume is way too long.” I nodded in agreement as I tried to shuffle through 5 pages of achievements, responsibilities, professional development, and thought leadership, not sure where to fix my gaze and unable to grasp the bigger picture.…
Are you great at face-to-face interactions but at a loss when it comes to networking on social media? Or maybe you are introverted in both scenarios but are continually fed career advice about needing to make yourself more visible on…
“You must think my LinkedIn profile is terrible.” I hear this a lot from executives who have reached out about my services. To be honest, I see a lot of good LinkedIn profiles. Many of my clients are quite eloquent…
