The Dirty Dozen (12 sure fire ways to sabotage your career goals)

THE DIRTY DOZEN!!  - (12 sure fire ways to sabotage your career goals)
“I told you so!” Have you ever heard that before?   I’ve never been a proponent of that statement but I can attest to family members, teachers and colleagues who have.  Typically, I’ve found the genesis of such statements centers around “sabotage.”  Self-sabotage, and enemy [Read More...]

A “New Wrinkle” – a Case Study of a merger with people issues

My “two edged sword” cuts both ways!
By definition, “transition” into a new career/job/position/business, etc., has two sides … the candidate and the owner/principle/executive of the new entity, unless you’re an entrepreneur and starting your own company, and even there you’ll be involved with others.
A “case study” may be the best way to introduce all the [Read More...]

This Is What Done Looks Like

My colleague Doug Brown of Paradigm Associates, LLC shared a wonderful story with us in his latest newsletter about a woman who runs a National IT Consulting Company and describes herself as a “serial entrepreneur” who has started six companies.  She’s been quoted and honored numerous times. When Doug asked Kim Levin to share how [Read More...]

Know Thine Self

A starting point to make your dreams come true
• “We are what we repeatedly do.  Excellence then is not an act but a habit.”
• “The mould of a man’s fortune is in his own hands.”
• “To thine own self be true.” [ William Shakespeare – 1204]
• “He who has overcome his fears will truly be [Read More...]

I’m Lost!

Seems an Eagle Scout decided to take a “hike” one day.  He also decided to ignore two rules.  1st – he went alone 2nd – he didn’t tell anyone where he was going!  Now those of us who have been involved in Scouting know that these two rules are really BIG rules!  Nonetheless, our fearless [Read More...]

Take a Vacation … Listen to the Real World!

Wow … what a summer!  I’ve been convinced by my local and national news broadcasters that I’ll lose my home and rental property to “foreclosure” that my ability to re-finance is non-existent because interest rates are going higher, that a barrel of Oil is going to cost $150 and my gasoline is going to cost [Read More...]

10 Secrets to Success that Works in Life or Business

Here is a list I have put together of the Ten Secrets to Success that Work in Life or Business.
1.  Be Passionate.  What compels you to be in this business?  For me it’s to “Awaken Solutions”   within myself and others;  to carry on the dream of my wife Shari who died fighting breast cancer;  to [Read More...]

Deal Or No Deal – I Made It Through The Open Casting Call!

“Wear exactly what you’re wearing right now!”  “They’ll tell you to dress business-casual, but I’m telling you wear what you’ve got on!”  Mary-Rachel was speaking to me from a position of experience … she’s a casting Director for Deal or No Deal … as she walked me back to a small room where I’d find [Read More...]

Deal Or No Deal – Why Even Try?

“Ships are safe in the Harbor … but they don’t build ships to stay in the Harbor!”  Life is wonderful they say, I believe we actually create the ‘life” we get!  Life is difficult they say, I believe life gives us exactly what we need.
How then do we get to a DEAL or NO DEAL [Read More...]

25% DISCOUNT on Our “Annual Goals Review” Process

25% DISCOUNT on Our “Annual Goals Review” Process
Annual Goals Review   is a four (4) week process. We meet weekly for 1.5 – 2 hours per session [in person/ groups of 8-10 or by phone]; students spend an hour (2-3) times per week to complete their assignments.
Course Description & Areas  covered include: ·        “ Personal & [Read More...]