Many professionals believe career growth must always move upward through promotions and bigger titles. In reality, some of the most valuable career moves are horizontal. Inspired by Bonnie Hammer’s idea that success does...

This post explores the second lie from Bonnie Hammer’s 15 Lies Women Are Told at Work: that “you are owed professional worth just for showing up.” You’re not. You’re born with personal worth — that’s unconditional — but ...

This post explores the first “lie” from Bonnie Hammer’s book 15 Lies Women Are Told at Work — the idea that you should “follow your dreams.” The truth? The dreams you start with often belong to someone else. As you gain ...

Losing your job can feel like a punch to the gut—but what if it’s actually a blessing in disguise? If you're asking, "Should I start a business?" or wondering, "I'm out of a job—should I start my own business?"—this is y...

I live in Hawaii right now and the Men’s Ironman Championships are around the corner. Ironmen are walking, running, biking, and swimming everywhere I go, which makes for great sightseeing if you like seeing hot male bodi...

It’s a common refrain. You feel as if you are too busy keeping up with your world to do the things you really want to do. Maybe that is:

Given the tight job market, I'm seeing a plethora of people who are questioning their life choices. Since getting interviews and / or landing that job has gotten tougher, it is only natural that these are the thoughts th...

Not just a phrase for young kids anymore. I have heard this phrase from the very young to the almost retired.

Are you unhappy in your job, but too drained to find the time to look for something new? Dealing with burnout while trying to consider a job change is all too common. When you're already overworked and a bit depressed, j...

Today's blog post is short and sweet and mostly encapsulated in the infograph below about the roadblocks and benefits of networking. A program I am involved in called the Honor Foundation promotes networking to help the ...

The pivot.