Why Courage Always Wins the Job Search over Talent

One of the most inspiring lines for people on the job search is “Hard work beats talent when talent doesn’t work hard.” I know that courage and ambition are the most important tools to achieving success, overriding both talent and experience by far, especially if you are embarking on a new job search. Read more

10 Powerful Ways to Connect and Networking With Almost Anyone

Let’s face it. Networking is tough – on or offline; via email, Inmail (LinkedIn) or other social media, like Facebook or Twitter; or the dreaded in-person networking situation. To help you out, I have 10 conversation starters that will work almost everywhere with almost anyone. Read more

Why HR is Female Dominated – On Being a Male Human Resources Professional

Ok, I admit upfront that having an extended conversation about the seeming problem of HR being a female domination of one particular management discipline is a challenging thing to consider and discuss, but I always wondered why HR is predominately female. Let me share my thoughts Read more

When do Hiring Managers Know They Have Found a ’Leader’?

Hiring managers who search for leaders look for a very simple signal to decide if they have found the right candidate or not. Read more