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Career Planning in The Age of Acceleration

I recently read a book by Thomas Friedman (The World is Flat) titled Thank You for Being Late1.  In it, he argues that the rate of change in technology, globalization and climate is profoundly re-shaping our world, including our workplaces and jobs. For example, in...

Why Soft Skills Matter for Workplace Success

Once upon a time, landing a well-paid leadership position in Corporate America required one to be proficient in their technical competencies. They needed to check all the hard skill boxes to impress top recruiters. Today, in the Modern Workplace, it’s the soft skills...

Five Tips to Survive Your Company Merger

Seems like daily we see more announcements regarding companies merging. This often creates significant uncertainty for employees that lasts for months as the wheels of the justice system determine if the merger will be allowed. Here are 5 tips to survive your company...

5 Ways to Invest in YOU

We’ve talked in previous posts about how you – your time, talent, skills and experience – are your most valuable asset. It’s not your financial accounts, nor your home or other “tangible” assets. It’s you and your ability to earn income. Many of us spend a lot...

The Spring of Your Career

Springtime brings renewal and rebirth of plants, green grass, the boys of summer (baseball) and hope. After a seemingly difficult and long winter for most of the US, it’s a good time to reflect and consider a renewal of your career. The word “renew,” as a...