Is it time for you to go on a “Think About”? In 2019 while enjoying cava on the Costa del Sol in Spain, I penned a blog regarding Fortune 500 companies offering sabbaticals. Two years later, I’m editing a...
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Checking off a new experience with my 1st book reading complete of Clicks, Tricks & Golden Handcuffs. Golden handcuffs refer to the financial seduction corporations use to retain their highly compensated employees. I wore my golden handcuffs for 18...
Get the first peek at my new book! Over the past 8 weeks, I’ve been finally working on my book. You know, the one about Golden Handcuffs for tech execs seeking their next big impact role? Well, I signed...
Not that I’m a Woody Allen fan, but I’ll borrow a statement attributed to him: “80% of life is showing up.” 3 months ago, I posted on LinkedIn what a phenomenal effort — send the Covid vaccines to not...
If a hiring manager Googled you, how would you show up? If a recruiter were searching LinkedIn to fill an executive-level position at Microsoft, Amazon, or a startup, would you be in the consideration set? If you don’t know,...
What do the following tech entrepreneurs have in common? Microsoft – Paul Allen Dell – Michael Dell Apple – Steve Jobs Oracle – Larry Ellison Spotify – Daniel Ek They attained Rockstar billion-dollar business success without a college degree....
I’m highly self-motivated when it comes to certain things, are you? Gosh, I’m motivated to monitor my health, pursue joy, help others, maintain friendships, and complete my global travel bucket list. Cleaning, not so much. Sometimes the living room...
A common theme for my executive clients is a resume and LinkedIn profile lacking tender loving care. Why? Every one of their career opportunities has been a result of networking or promotions. Unfortunately, if you’re in your 40s or...
Are you going through a midlife crisis? I was. My favorite childhood knowledge resource, Encyclopedia Britannica, defines it as follows: “The age period that defines middle age is somewhat arbitrary, differing greatly from person to person, it is generally...
This edition is entitled “Zoom: What Not to Wear Edition” for interviews. Here’s a wrap up of the past 3 months. Anything you care to add? Animals: Think it’s cute to wear your pet iguana around your shoulders? Nope,...