college

Making the Most out of College

As I usher another one of my sons off to college this week, I stop to reflect on his future.  What is the job market going to look like in four years?  What can he do now to make himself stand out to future employers?   How can he make the most out of his time in college? 

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transition

Settling In

Whether you are someone embarking on your first position in the field or merely stepping into a new role within a company, the ability to smoothly transition into a new position is something we all strive to achieve.

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comfort zone

Life begins at the end of your comfort zone

We’ve all likely heard the quote, “Life begins at the end of your comfort zone.” If you’re like me, you never really thought about the importance of understanding the concept. Recently I was facilitating a group of high school students at a leadership seminar when I heard one of our speakers say, “It’s time to get out of our heads and into our bodies!” Boom. It hit me.

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graduation

Life After Graduation

About three years ago I wrote a blog about finishing up college in a responsible way. I wrote that blog from the perspective of someone who had been in the workforce for a couple of years and who could afford to bestow some wisdom on some young college students who are going to be aimlessly drifting after graduation.

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