‘Executing’ versus ‘Exploring’: Embrace the ‘AND’ for Career Transition Success
Service members and veterans are generally biased toward action. We have a compelling need to be ‘doing’ – ‘executing’. This is good; a positive trait…
Insights
Our Co-founder Bill Kieffer, Highlighted in Forbes Coaches Council’s Most Recent Article
No one sets out to become a “bad” manager, but even the most well-intentioned leaders can develop habits that slowly but surely dim overall performance…
Career Transition Success Requires Strategy AND Action
Props to my friend JC Glick for inspiring this post. His recent comment “.. strategy is lived, not laminated…” rang a bell for me. Far…
Are You Answering the Wrong Question? Be Sure You Connect Your Past to the Employer’s Future!
Networking and interviewing can be challenging. You’re interacting with new people from different businesses, backgrounds, experiences, expectations, and more. They have certain interests that may…
“Care” and “Aware” Two Critical, If Often Unsung Criteria for Success.
Each person and organization ‘care’ about different things. Each has different levels of ‘awareness’. Several years ago I created what I call the “Care/Aware Matrix”.…
What’s in Your Toolbox?
Whether transitioning out of the military after one term, completing a 30+ year career, or anything in between, as a veteran you bring experience, skills,…
Independence Day Thoughts from our co-founder, Bill Kieffer
I looked earnestly online for a pic that best represents the spirit of this July 4th for me. There are many wonderful images. None seemed…
Networking Pro Tip
This little tip can make a big difference!
Splitting Rock
Career transition and job search takes effort. Landing a great gig right out of the gate does happen, but it is the exception. For most,…
Running the Transition Traps
Our co-founder and executive director, Bill Kieffer recently read “The Hidden Traps in Decision Making”. This article, first published in 1998 by John Hammond, Ralph…