I hope one day you realize you don’t need a resume. The kind of people you want to work with don’t want to see your list of interests and accolades. They don’t care about your work history, what schools you’ve attended, what awards you’ve won. They want to know what work you’ve put into the … Continue reading »
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Do you have enough time — or are you afraid?
I don’t have enough time is a complaint heard in corporate settings, co-working spaces, home offices, and everything in-between. Since you won’t be getting more hours in your day, make sure you’re making the most out of what you have. 1. Cut out nonessentials. Track your activities throughout the day. Are you spending hours dawdling … Continue reading »
11 ways to “pick yourself”
Seth Godin encourages us to stop waiting for that call, the publisher, that big chance, the label. We’re at a place in history where opportunities to put ourselves into the game abound. We simply must choose to play. But let’s get real. It isn’t always easy to find a straight line from Point A to … Continue reading »
24 traits of an impresario
confidence hustle recklessness graciousness improvisation problem solving quick thinking empathic resilient connected creative communicator curious resourceful thorough grateful careful listener street smart curator analyzer determined fearless goal-oriented
A free program
If you’ve felt it, you know magic happens when the right people enter a space. Sometimes it’s serendipity; most of the time there’s a driving force. I want to encourage you to take part in what Seth Godin has dubbed the Connection Economy — to use your most meaningful relationships to inspire you to create … Continue reading »
Action
One word separates problems from solutions. It is possible to witness a situation and do nothing. Or you can let it move you, think of a way to change it, make it better, and improve it from the way you found it.
Choose your category
Some people live on the edge of what’s possible. They defy expectations and buck norms. Some people follow what has come before. They do what they are told and stay in line. Some people wander aimlessly. They dream about “what if” and believe success finds the lucky. They attribute greatness to others, failing to see … Continue reading »
Get what you want by working backwards
Big Goals — the ones worth mentioning — typically fall into one of two categories: 1. You really, really want something. Big Goal: I want to … travel around the world, be the company’s top earner, find a fulfilling relationship, double my savings account, change careers. 2. You want to change your behavior. Big Goal: I am going … Continue reading »
Last year’s learnings
Unapologetically know your worth. Reinvent yourself often. No situation is worth your health or happiness. If your passion is dying, change something. Your heart doesn’t lie. Relationships take work, effort, and commitment. Both sides need to be equally invested for it to work. You can’t prepare for the unexpected. Just know it can happen. Don’t … Continue reading »
audacious goals
Yesterday I joined a call with several dynamic professionals. The topic? Audacious goals. It made me realize that it isn’t often we verbalize our innermost dreams. Which is unfortunate. There is something powerful about setting intention, announcing with clarity and conviction what you want and where you are going. It’s easy and passive to let life come … Continue reading »
