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Several years ago, I had the opportunity to go through some extensive assessment testing to help me gain insight into my individual...

I remember as a young parent wondering just how my children would turn out.  Would they finish high school, get accepted to college, find...

"What's in a Name?...Everything!". But don't just take my word for it.  Noted speaker Carmine Gallo who is the author of "Five Stars: The...

In a recent coaching session where I was helping a friend get ready for an important interview, he asked how he should address the folks...

The On-Purpose Person, Kevin W. McCarthy Is Your Life Filled, Yet Unfulfilled? Do you feel pulled in a thousand different directions?...

Last week I had the opportunity to spend time with my new friend Kevin W. McCarthy in Orlando, FL. Kevin’s had a distinguished career in...

Recently I purchased at new HP laptop that was set up to run the Windows 10 operating system.  As can sometimes happen with technology,...

Occasionally, when leaving an employer, depending on the circumstances, and the employee is asked to sign a separation agreement.  While...

Occasionally, when being offered a new job candidates are asked to sign employment agreements. While this is encouraging there are...

I spent the last 10 years of my career at a super-regional community bank headquartered in northeast Ohio called FirstMerit, a great...

The most effective job searching technique is to tap into your network making folks who know you aware that you are interested in making...

Frequently when I'm coaching individuals who are in job transitions and looking for their next career opportunity I ask them if they've...

I recently had the pleasure of grabbing coffee with Greg Bryan from the Navigators at Kent State. He shared with me that the Navigators...

I've been in your shoes.... I recently spoke with a friend who learned that their position was being eliminated by their employer after...

Networking is both an art and a science. The art of networking pertains to the methods you use to connect with others while the science...

Resume Reminders: Part 1 You wouldn't drive a car with an expired driver's license —why let your résumé slip out of date? View the video...

“Less Is More, Don’t Give Away The Store” Often when putting a resume together candidates feels obligated to share as much information...