I'm up late, bleary-eyed, wondering if I'll ever get to bed. "Up late" has a new timeframe for me, lately, since I've been going bed with my kids at 8:45pm most nights. It's nearly 10pm, and my brain is fried. But I'm up waiting for some work emails to come through that need … [Read more...] about Is It Worth It?
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The New Alpha
I read an incredible new book this weekend: The New Alpha by Danielle Harlan. This book is an absolute must read for rising professionals seeking to thrive in today's work environment. The book is excellent in terms of concept, style, message, accuracy, practicality, … [Read more...] about The New Alpha
How to Create a Memorable Resume
I've reviewed thousands of resumes as an employer. I have spent time reviewing for junior staff, senior staff, administrative staff, pretty much every single position that we've had at my consulting firm. Here is the key insight in what I've learned: you need to distill your … [Read more...] about How to Create a Memorable Resume
Can We Have It All?
Can we have it all? That question rings so deeply for those of us trying to pursue career, family, and personal wellness all at the same time. The ever-elusive idea of work-life balance is one of the most salient issues of our time, for dual-career households raising kids. It … [Read more...] about Can We Have It All?
The 5-Hour Workday
Companies are starting to embrace the shorter workday. I think this is one of the best workplace trends over the last two decades. For example, I read an article yesterday about Tower Paddle Boards implementing a 5-hour workday for its employees: So while we operated on a … [Read more...] about The 5-Hour Workday