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6 Quotes to Remind You To Be Your Authentic Self
I’m going to start this one with a personal fave. “Be yourself. Everyone else is already taken.” -Oscar Wilde As a Career Coach, I’ve had the privilege of working with a very diverse group of people. Finance experts. Software Engineers. Preschool teachers. And most recently, an airline pilot. Though coming from a broad range of… Read more
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A Summer Reading List That Doesn’t Include Romance Novels
Got a summer trip coming up? If so, you’re probably in the market for a good beach read. But not just any book. You want something that’ll inspire, motivate, and teach you something new. I’ve got you. Here’s my current list of not-so-current titles. Disclaimer: Most were written years ago but are super applicable and… Read more
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3 Interview Tips You Haven’t Heard 100x Already
There’s no shortage of advice out there regarding how to perform well in an interview, and it’s easy to get lost in a sea of watered-down information. Dress the part (obvi). Arrive on time (duh). Show that you’re a team-player (what does that even mean?). If you glaze over when hearing the same generic advice… Read more
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My Boss Hated This
Back in my recruiting days, my managing director regularly assembled our small team for early meetings in our downtown Chicago office conference room. I always liked these gatherings because I found them inspiring. My boss was one of those get-up-at-5am-to-workout types, and he normally had a poignant message or powerful sales story to share with… Read more
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Without This, You Might as Well Just Not Try
Whether you believe you can or you believe you can’t, you’re right. Henry Ford Think for a sec about one of your goals. Perhaps you’re working toward a promotion. Or a trip to Antarctica. Whatever the ambition, pause and think for a moment about the likelihood of you achieving it. If you’re like most people,… Read more
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Adversity: A Gift that Doesn’t Feel Like One
In 1996, Tom Brady arrived in Ann Arbor as a seventh-string quarterback for the Michigan Wolverines. Described by NFL scouts as “skinny” and having a “poor build” and a player who “lacks a really strong arm,” he was the 199th overall pick in the 2000 NFL Draft. 30 teams passed on him. And yet, in… Read more