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…
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…