Even in the midst of chaos, God speaks in 4 languages. I wake up at 6:30 in the morning and head to Starbucks for my daily cup of joe. I arrive at my office at 6:45 AM, which is a condo on a golf course; just 100 feet from the fifth green. I head directly for the porch and take …
Get LinkedIn or Be Left Out
The Rules Have Changed ! Indeed, the rules have changed for landing a job or moving up in your career. No, they are not changing; they have changed. Job seekers can no longer rely on traditional methods of landing jobs by depending on recruiters and employment agencies, the classified ads, referrals, and job postings; not even their closest contacts! LinkedIn …
There Are Unlimited Business & Career Opportunities Out There!
America’s unemployment rate, though a bit higher than usual, is relatively low. Indeed, Zimbabwe is having its problems these days with unemployment hovering at about 80%. Afghanistan’s unemployment rate is 40% and Honduras is roughly 30%. So I ask you, if you are seeking an employment opportunity, what other country would you want to be in to secure it? I know …
When Will Colleges & Universities Step Up To the Plate?
It’s time for colleges and universities to stop shunning their responsibilities and provide students (and parents, who pay for their kid’s education) their money’s worth. These institutions have been let off the hook long enough! Think about it: what other product can you name that is successfully made and marketed over a long period of time without a structured marketing …
13 Things NOT to Say to Jobless Friends
This week, I was asked to provide my insights to Boston Herald columnist, Darren Garnick for a feature article he was writing and that appeared Wednesday April 7th. He mentioned to me that a close relative recently lost her job, and to console her, some of her friends and relatives said, in Darren’s words, the most asinine things. I gave …
There is No Such Thing as Failure!
Failure is a human-made illusion of a perfectly natural phenomenon. In actuality, there is no such thing as failure; struggle yes, failure no! The human experience requires that you struggle for anything meaningful in life because it’s the only way you can appreciate anything. How can there be meaning to life without an appreciation for life? We’ve created a monster …
Are Your Thoughts Friend or Foe?
More than 40 years ago, the late Earl Nightingale wrote a book that would motivate millions of people worldwide called, The Strangest Secret. In essence, the strangest secret is, “You are what you think; you are your thoughts.” For those of you who might be students of history and philosophy, you know that as powerful as this message is, it is …
Too Old to Find a New Job? Think Again!
Henry Ford said, “If you think you can or if you think you can’t – you’re right!” There are more than 78 million baby boomers that collectively make up a significant part of the labor market today. Many who are looking for jobs feel that they are too old to attract good opportunities. The fact is …