Three For Thursday – Blayne Smith
Tell it Like it Is I first met Blayne when he took over as President of what was then a small not-for-profit known as Team Red, White and Blue. Team …
Perspectives Blog
To Punish or Forgive
Imagine you have a co-worker whom you like a great deal. Imagine further that you learn he has been accused of being a (take your pick) racist, anti-Semite, or homophobe, …
Three For Thursday – Jack Wickens
Don’t Forget the Sunscreen I first met Jack in late 2001 when I joined United Healthcare. Jack was the national president and I was a regional CEO in the Mid-Atlantic. …
The Post-Interview Thank-You Note
There essentially are three parts to the interview process. The initial work in getting the interview, the interview itself, and the post-interview process. I know very few career coaches who …
Three For Thursday – Karla Raettig
Environmentally Friendly I first met Karla in early 2017 when I joined the board of directors of the Maryland League of Conservation Voters, where Karla is the executive director. Karla …
Resolutions: An Alternative Idea
Some of the most frequently used New Year’s resolutions include losing weight, getting in shape and spending more time with family. As I thought about these resolutions, I decided …
Three For Thursday – Risa Shimoda
Lessons Of The River Any time someone is a member of an actual Hall of Fame, that’s pretty darn cool. Risa is one of those people, as she is enshrined …
Three For Thursday – Chris Smith
Embrace Life On Every Level When we moved in next door to Chris and his wife, Linda, many moons ago, I expressed dismay to my wife. She asked why I …
Your Cover Letter: Is It Helping or Hurting?
I recently had the opportunity to help a client with the process of hiring someone to fill a senior-level role in his organization. As part of the process, I reviewed …
Three For Thursday – Ellen Contente
Always Say Yes I have had the pleasure of knowing Ellen since, well, let’s just say a very long time ago, when she and my wife were college roommates. During …