Baby Boomer Podcasts This is the 2nd in a series on podcasts and, specifically, baby boomer podcasts. If you have not read Podcasts – Why Baby Boomers and Others Should Care, now is the time to give it a look. In this article, I will give a sample of podcasts that specifically target the baby boomer market. […]
Is Telecommuting Good or Bad for Your Career
Telecommuting and Your Career Recently, the Austin Business Journal had a poll about telecommuting called Would You Be A Good Telecommuter? This a hot topic, as we now have Los Angeles-like traffic in Austin. The question about telecommuting is not whether it would be good for you, but whether it would be good for your […]
Retirement and Career Planning – Do You Neglect Both?
Retirement and Career Planning You may be wondering what retirement and career planning have in common. For most baby boomers, we have neglected both! My mantra is I am a baby boomer who was raised to be an employee, and I was to go to work for a father-like company who would take care of […]
What are the Characteristics of a Good Boss for You?
What makes a good boss for you? Notice I did not ask what makes a good boss. I asked what makes a good boss for you? This is very individualistic. Last month, I wrote about 5 Traits to Avoid in a Boss. I asked you to get very clear on what you do not like about your […]
3 Themes for Writing Your Brand Story
Brand story themes I previously wrote about the 3 Key Elements to a Brand Story. They are: Strong opening Memorable Label Brand Theme The challenge is often coming up with a brand theme. Depending on your particular situation, you may want to tell a story about: How a major event impacted your life and career […]
Finding Keywords to Manage Your Career [Video]
Everyone talks about keywords but how do you find them? How do you know which keywords you should be using in your LinkedIn profile and other social media profiles? The keywords you want to use are those keywords that recruiters and hiring managers are using in LinkedIn and Google searches. First, what are the keywords […]
