June 28, 2023

Top-shelf tequila key to delicious margarita

There’s something almost visceral about the modest margarita and our corresponding obsession. Maybe it’s the fresh citrus, or heady sweet and tangy flavor. Or perhaps the one-of-a-kind spirit that makes a margarita what it is. You guessed it – tequila. The Southwest U.S. shares the Sonora Desert with the only place in the world that […]

June 22, 2023

5 lessons for brands, pros from instant movie classic ‘Air’

Those who know me well, know that an important part of my self-care is time spent in a movie theater. It’s a release and creative exercise in storytelling; two hours to let your mind become engrossed in something other than work, phone off, with a big bag of popcorn and Sour Patch Kids. The magic […]

June 16, 2023

Where to find executive director opportunities right now

Of the estimated 318,100 openings for top executives each year, on average according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, including executive director positions, many are the result of professionals retiring or exiting for other reasons from an industry in which they’ve spent an entire career. This means a number of sectors will be on the hunt […]

June 14, 2023

Renewable energy jobs red hot, create genuine impact

The renewables sector and renewable energy jobs are as hot, if not hotter, than the sun itself. The renewable energy industry is growing 12 percent faster than all the U.S. economy, according to the Environmental Defense Fund Climate Corps, and renewables are expected to account for almost 95 percent of the increase in global power […]

June 12, 2023

Glean lessons from the 2023 Forbes Future of Work Summit

From tech layoffs and economic uncertainty to rapid advancements in generative AI, disruption in the future of work keeps the pendulum of power swinging between employers and employees in the ever-changing workplace. Top leaders from companies including IBM, Microsoft, Slack, AT&T, PwC, Guild and more gathered to discuss these shifting dynamics at the 2023 Forbes […]

June 10, 2023

23 of the best places to travel to right now worldwide

There’s no denying that travel is back in 2023, thanks to a pent-up demand for all those vacations that were put on hold during the pandemic. But what are the best places to travel to right now? What are the top travel destinations around the world? Every year, I round up the best places to […]

June 7, 2023

Executive recruiters know rules of the road. Pay attention!

Time for metaphor play as related to executive recruiters. Rear-end collisions are the most common accidents. In an even narrower way, the more common type is when merging into traffic and anticipating what the driver in front of you will do instead of what they did and waiting your turn to then do your thing. […]

June 5, 2023

Pursue CEO job with a soft touch, relatable warmth

You’re an accomplished senior-level professional, well-connected, in the hunt for your ideal CEO job. You’ve crunched the numbers and you’re the ideal candidate. Time to crack open the Champagne. Well before you take a victory lap, if you want that dream CEO job, you also need to be a good communicator. Relatable. Someone who connects […]

June 1, 2023

Interview with the CEO means connecting. 4 questions to ask

At some point in your career, you may have the opportunity to interview with the CEO of the organization where you are applying for a new job. In most cases, the CEO is interviewing you because you are candidate for a position that is one of their direct reports on the executive team. If the […]

May 30, 2023

New university rankings matter when taking a long view

This topsy-turvy economy of ours has executives considering continued or specialized education for themselves, and their children, while at the same time seeking validation of return on educational investment. Be it an undergrad or advanced degree, research shows that university rankings matter. You will earn more during a 40-year career as a Harvard, MIT or […]

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