William Zinsser, American writer and teacher, passed away at the age of 92 this past week. I had the privilege of meeting Bill a few years ago when I interviewed him for the Modeling Success Series. In addition, to the wonderful insights from that interview, we built a [...]
My wife just shared with me a sad story about a woman getting killed in a freak accident while walking down the street in NYC. Uncontrollable events like this happen all the time and they remind me of the fragile and fleeting nature of life [...]
Over the years, I've received a lot of advice from friends and family, trained professionals and books on how to get along with others and build strong relationships. Most of it is insightful and effective but when I'm caught up in the moment, I find it [...]
"I'm just trying to help." How often have you said or thought these words? If you're a loving parent, good friend or caring colleague, probably one too many times. It's a plea you usually make when your good intentions fall short and it reflects both [...]
In the last days before the new year, it's an opportune time to bring the past, present and future together. Let's start by ... ... looking back. Reflect on 2013 - what were the major highlights and disappointments? Take time to celebrate both your [...]
For many of us, we strive to be better today than we were yesterday. One of the best ways to achieve that is to get quality feedback. When it comes to feedback, we tend to ask other people because we fear our blind spots and [...]
Throughout your life, you've learned many lessons that have changed the way you think, act and live. But no matter how valuable the lesson, it is not fun to learn it the hard way. Some say these learning pains are unavoidable and necessary for the [...]
You probably think your life could be better. It's not that it's bad. It's just not what you'll call "awesome". If you want to confirm this, answer this question: What have you been up to? If your answer is: Not much Same old Eh... or [...]
It's hard to be unemployed. Whether you've just lost your job or you've been looking for some time now, the uncertainty can be both frustrating and scary. In an interview with LocalJobNetwork.com, I discuss how people hold themselves back from getting a job and share [...]
Have you ever wondered: Should I quit my job? You're not alone. People often tell me they are unhappy with their jobs. They fantasize about getting out and like most fantasies, it doesn't happen. The good news is: Those who do make the switch don't [...]
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