Can You Afford to Waste a Year of Your Life?

Somehow, the start of a new year always reminds people to do what they have not done. The average “New Year’s Resolution” lasts about 2 days and quickly turns into a New Year’s Reso-Delusion. Have you ever promised yourself: I’ll be kinder to people; I’ll exercise more; I’ll read more books; I’ll save more and spend less; I’ll stop smoking; …

The End of the Industrial Age Workplace

Today’s new, transformational workplace offers: No jobs or careers for life No long (or short) term job security No guaranteed benefits No guaranteed sick pay, vacation pay, or pension plans A workplace where industries are here today and gone tomorrow A global workplace where companies outsource jobs just to survive A workplace where technology is replacing jobs A workplace where …

The Power of Certainty: 3 Ways to Build a Sense of Certainty

“Our doubts are traitors and make us lose the good we oft might win, by fearing to attempt.” – William Shakespeare Live with certainty and never doubt yourself; for if you doubt what is possible, the possible becomes impossible. Your Sense of Certainty Determines Your Quality of Life Creating a sense of certainty that you can achieve whatever you desire …

Why 50% of College Grads End Up Back Home

According to a poll conducted by the consulting firm Twentysomething Inc., 85% of graduates will soon remember “what Mom’s cooking tastes like.” In other words, college grads are moving home (Time Newsfeed). Sociologist Katherine Newman, based on her research concluded that “well over half of college graduates move back home.” It is safe to say that somewhere between 50% and …

Are You a Protean Employee, Ready to Thrive in the NEW Job Market?

The Industrial Age workplace is over The Industrial Age workplace is over and has been replaced by the Protean workplace. There are no jobs or careers for life and no job security. Businesses and organizations can no longer rest on their laurels, if they don’t improve and keep up with constant change; they’ll be overtaken by competitors that will. The …