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Pondering a career pivot but not sure how to get started? I’ve found myself in the same situation in my career quietly sitting alone and analyzing all the options and wishing I had a set of instructions like we had as kids with our games and toys. Building Lego sets was my favorite pastime as…
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I have long believed that the quality of our lives is determined in large part by the quality of our questions. What we ask leads us to truth and can then lead us toward objectives and goals that make up the significant aspects of our lives. My curious mind and constant question-asking in college earned…
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Have you ever prayed for a miracle or asked yourself, “Do miracles really happen?” I have been blessed to experience real miracles in my life. Some people might dismiss it as coincidence, luck, serendipity, or good karma but I believe the miracles I have witnessed in my life are true answers of prayer. I have…
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The stress of unemployment can slowly build a mental purgatory of negative thoughts that alter your mood, behavior, and outlook. Without a support team and a positive attitude I have seen people slowly self-destruct while battling long-term unemployment. The stress during this time can be almost insurmountable. In our society many times people have their…
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As the dust settled from the crash of 2008, global citizens were still dazed after witnessing the unthinkable, the collapse of institutions where trust and security had been placed for generations. This ushered in a new reality that people could hardly understand. The paper statements that came in the mail and the online reports showing…
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“It takes 20 years to build a reputation and five minutes to ruin it. If you think about that you will do things differently.” – Warren Buffett Most people have an emotional connection with a brand that resonates with them for some reason. Great brands are simple and tap into your emotions. Think about Nike,…
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They say the best teacher is experience. My father always told me to learn from my mistakes but preferably someone else’s so you don’t have to repeat them. In my Fox News article “The start-up environment is my favorite place to make a living — here’s how to succeed in it” I highlight three costly…
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Your network is your most valuable asset for having success in this new economy. The key is to systematically develop it and I will share with you why being generous and helping others is the only way to unleash its full potential. The unemployment numbers reported this month by the Bureau of Labor and Statistics…
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Many years ago I stood with an older colleague on the deck of his beautiful home as we talked about where he was in life, the challenges he was facing, and the stress that was piled on him that most people did not know about. On this occasion, he muttered a phrase that has stuck…
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As an officer in the United States Air Force I often heard the phrase “If you don’t have a plan, you are planning to fail.” This wise counsel is not only great advice for leaders preparing for combat operations but it is crucial for those in the job market today looking to have success finding…
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