Although we continually hear that the economy is starting to recover, I have several students and colleagues who are struggling with their current salaries or trying to find a job that offers remuneration compatible with their skills and availability.  Recently one of my former students inquired as to how she could secure a salary increase [...]

The New Year is around the corner; the time of year when we think about making new life resolutions.  Some of the top New Year’s resolutions are weight loss, exercise, quitting smoking, and debt reduction.  But I once read an anonymous quote that touted, “A New Year’s resolution is something that goes in one Year [...]

In my last blog I provided some tips on how to better understand the reasons why you perhaps weren’t selected for a particular job.  I received several emails indicating scenarios where the tips were deployed; however, calls weren’t returned.  If this happens to you, what should you do? For starters don’t assume you aren’t a [...]

I know I’m the first one to advise clients, colleagues, and friends to be open about their expectations and needs.  However, I have to admit; it’s easier said than done.  Many times we don’t feel comfortable communicating these things since they may not be what others want to hear.  This is most prevalent when discussing [...]

As a consultant I have been involved with several clients’ strategic planning processes.  Their main hurdles go beyond simply balancing the budget; the core issue they have is examining the capability of their management teams to serve as effective leaders while acting as successful managers.  Unfortunately these days, managers in organizations of all sizes struggle [...]