Pursuing Meaningful Work – The Root of Your Questions Are you asking good questions? I enjoy asking questions. I learn…and I gain information that I can act on. What about you? What’s at the root of your questions? Are you seeking information that you can act on? Or, are you hiding behind those questions? Tune in as I wrestle with the topic of questions in your career search…. Audio clip: Adobe Flash Player (version 9 or above) is...

I’ve got fears. I know that you probably do too. Some fears are legitimate…they really are. But most of what we fear never happens. Here’s some fears that people have when changing jobs: *My benefits won’t be as good at the next job *They won’t hire me if I try to negotiate for more money/benefits after an interview *If I start asking my network for ‘leads’ for new jobs, my current boss will...

I ask lots of questions. Questions are a good thing. You learn. You get more information so that you can move forward. You might ask lots of questions too. But…why do you? Is it to learn, then move forward? Or…is it to just pile up information….then do nothing. Sometimes, we can ‘hide’ behind questions. We can ‘hide’ behind what appears to be action…even when it’s...

Pursuing Meaningful Work – Preparing for the Interview Interviews can be intimidating. You know that you are being judged. Many of the people I’ve interviewed have not been prepared. They are disorganized, and don’t really seem to care if they get the job or not. Don’t be that person. Tune in and get tips on being well prepared so that you can ace your interview. Audio clip: Adobe Flash Player (version 9 or above) is required...

Audio clip: Adobe Flash Player (version 9 or above) is required to play this audio clip. Download the latest version here. You also need to have JavaScript enabled in your browser. Pursuing Meaningful Work – Your Work Values and Playboy Ever get in a situation where your work values are compromised? It happened to me this week. We were hosting clients on a fishing trip in South Dakota. We had hired guides that came highly...

I know….it’s a really basic question Are you willing to change?? The truth is, many of us aren’t. We are happy to lead average…even dull lives for the sake of ‘predictability’. I can’t do this. Honestly…I can’t. Whether it’s changing where I park at the YMCA….or changing which countries we go on mission trips to…..I have to change things up in my life. I have to...

Audio clip: Adobe Flash Player (version 9 or above) is required to play this audio clip. Download the latest version here. You also need to have JavaScript enabled in your browser. Pursuing Meaningful Work – Marriage, Money, and a Short Sale – Derek and Carrie Olsen Stories inspire people. In this episode, we hear the story of Derek and Carrie Olsen. They’ve navigated through a short sale during their engagement and young...