“Infamous Email Writers” headlined an article in today’s Wall Street Journal (Tuesday, February 21, 2006, Marketplace Section, page B1). A young attorney named Dianna Abdala rejected a job offer by email. She wasn’t very gracious as she reported the job would be neither “fulfilling” nor suppportive of her lifestyle. Abdala’s potential boss, one Will Korman, […]

Consultants and coaches constantly urge us to, “Focus! Stay with one project at a time. Don’t get distracted.”
Usually that’s good advice. But sometimes it makes sense to run on two tracks. And sometimes you have no choice.
(1) Exploring a new career or business?
During the exploration phase of a job search, I recommend keeping several irons […]

Career Planning Book Review: Career Comeback by Bradley Richardson
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As a career consultant, I’m on the lookout for books to recommend to my clients. Career Comeback passes the test.
One preliminary note: The cover refers to failed business ventures, but this topic does not appear to be covered. Publishers, not authors, usually […]

You’re ready to move: start a new business, change jobs, change locations.
You made the decision. But three months later, you’re wondering, “Did I make a big mistake?” We tell ourselves not to expect a “happy ever after” ending…but let’s face it: that’s what most of us want!
So here are five tips to reconnect with […]