You need a change of scene – Issue #112 I’ve spent decades in the working world. Many of those years were in corporate offices, mostly in cubicles and meeting rooms. Sometimes those rooms had zero windows. It is hard to think and be creative when you stare at the same walls every day. Sitting in…

There are better ways to be memorable and discovered – Issue #111 When I meet someone new — or I hear about an interesting person — I always look them up on LinkedIn, Twitter, Instagram, Google, etc. It’s my preferred way to learn more about someone with whom I might be interested in doing business.…

What drives revenue for your company? – Issue #110 Companies that fail to generate revenue consistently don’t stick around for very long. I’m not saying that they necessarily need to be profitable right away, though. Heck, Amazon was founded in 1994, first traded publicly in 1997, and didn’t turn a profit until 2001.  However, money does need to…

Not if you play to your strengths – Issue #109 Many of us grew up with the stereotype that only extroverted, charismatic, and influential people would be successful in life. For example, our history books are full of stories of great leaders who were outgoing, hard-charging, aggressive, politically savvy, ruthless, etc. You’re not wrong if you…

You may be missing a big opportunity for your career – Issue #108 ❓ Do you have any suggestions for improving the premium newsletter? Please share your anonymous feedback! “Everyone needs someone in their corner who confidently believes in them.” ― Robin Roffer There are times some of us feel like we must have the worst…

Start your side hustle now – Issue #107 Passive income is somewhat of a misnomer. It usually isn’t a completely passive source of money. You do need to invest time and energy in setting it up initially. Plus, there will be some ongoing maintenance, care, and feeding to keep the revenue stream going. However, it…

Get to the point quickly – Issue #106 📝 Do you have any suggestions for improving this newsletter? Please share your feedback! I was talking with a client recently about how to send emails to potential advisors, investors, etc. I think the natural tendency is to lead up to the “ask” because you are nervous about asking…

Get requests in before the budget disappears – Issue #105 The first quarter of the year is when many companies make decisions about their annual budget for training, workshops, conferences, events, and more. Sometimes managers will reserve spots as a benefit for their most talented employees. However, it can often be a case of “first-come,…

Watch out for these clues – Issue #104 The Great Recession ended about ten years ago, for most countries. Now, there are rumors that we may enter another recession in 2020. UCLA economist Edward E. Leamer predicts that there is a “17% chance that a recession will begin sometime between the fourth quarter of 2019…

It’s hard to leave a good team behind – Issue #103 You might be delaying your departure from a company because you love your team. When you work with great co-workers, you feel guilty about leaving them behind. However, sometimes you have to leave for your career to keep progressing. I’ve been in that situation.…