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Blog: Blog2

Jul 111 min read

Connect when you can

Don't be too busy to connect with the people you like and care about.

Feb 202 min read

Progress Not Perfection

My son was very nervous to show me his report card yesterday, but I was thrilled with what he achieved. Why? Progress, not perfection.

Jan 252 min read

Thank Your Mentor

If you've had a mentor who's made your life better in some way, today's the day to say thanks.

Jan 84 min read

2024 Themes

I gave up on New Year's Resolutions a long time ago; instead, I choose themes to guide the year ahead. Here's what I've chosen for 2024.

Dec 19, 20231 min read

With foHRsight...

I was thrilled to be a guest on the FoHRsight podcast recently, where host Naomi Titleman and I discussed my new book.

Nov 27, 20235 min read

What Success Looks Like

Whether or not you're successful at anything depends entirely on how you define success.

Oct 27, 20231 min read

Explore Brand, Marketing, and more...

I really enjoyed chatting about marketing and the power of great brands as a guest on Hugo Rauch's Explore podcast. Have a listen!

Sep 25, 20233 min read

Tom Talent: The Importance of Better Recruitment Practices and Processes

Bad recruitment practices don't just hurt job seekers, they hurt hiring efforts and damage employer brands too. Tom Talent explains how.

Sep 22, 20233 min read

The Cost of Your Values

Your values aren't free.

Sep 6, 20232 min read

Make the Time for Things That Matter

Determine what matters most to you, then make the time for those things.

Aug 10, 20232 min read

A Tribute to Nonna Giuseppina

Ciao, Nonna.

Mar 9, 20232 min read

Words vs Actions

"Performative" belongs in the theatre. Actions matter far more than words.

Jan 22, 20234 min read

Test and Learn

The important thing about "test and learn" isn't the testing part.

Jan 8, 20233 min read

Why You Should Try

The story of how I became a professional writer illustrates why you shouldn't be afraid to go after opportunities you want to pursue.

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