Review of The Third Chapter: Passion Risk and Adventure in the 25 Years after 50 Author: Sara Lawrence Lightfoot Published in 2009 by Sarah Crichton Books, a division of Farrar, Straus & Giroux As a sometime career consultant, I continue to search for a book targeting people at mid-life. This book seems to be about […]
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Learning from the Amanda Knox case: thoughts on career image
Living in Seattle, I have met people who knew Amanda Knox and even more people who knew people who knew the young woman now convicted of murder in Italy. I’ll forego comments on whether she might be guilty or innocent. But I want to point out what many in the media noticed: the impression Amanda […]
Career planning: An Abusive Environment
Just saw a post along these lines on Facebook, with details disguised: “Suppose you are in an abusive job environment and feel you can’t leave. What can you do in the meantime?” This question is tough. Here’s what I would advise: First talk to a mental health professional and/or coach. Build a strong support system […]
Blogging your way out of a job
Some great tips to blog your way out of a job and into your own business, from a master blogger. Click here to learn more. The author explains a few strategies, including — write in batches. — always keep looking for ideas. — create products to sell (or find products that you have the rights […]
Continuing the Career Case Study
This post continues the discussion from November 24. I’m grateful for Diana Schneideman’s comment, which provoked this follow-up. I suggest reading that post first and then returning to this one. First: The situation is disguised. I can’t say if Frank and Norma are both females, both males or gender reversed. But typically I find men […]
Roy Willliams Memoir: UNC Tar Heels Head Coach Shares Career Story
Roy Williams, the head coach at UNC’s basketball power dynasty, just published Hard Work, a memoir of his life “on and off the court.” Williams rose from a childhood of poverty to become one of the most sought-after basketball coaches in th US. Williams’s book contains much food for thought for career strategists. Did he […]