“There is no education like adversity.” Disraeli

Hurricanes Harvey and Irma have recently brought a level of destruction and heartache that our country has not seen in a long time – maybe since 9/11 which many of us are remembering today.  My family experienced the loss of my sister’s husband with 9/11. The resilience shown by my sister and her two sons … More “There is no education like adversity.” Disraeli

Few Teachers Better Than Real World Experience!

Earlier this year I caught up with a handful of senior executives I had “placed” during my career with Spencer Stuart. My question to each was simple – “What are the most important lessons that you’ve learned during your career that you would pass on to aspiring executives?” The answers that these successful executives gave provided some … More Few Teachers Better Than Real World Experience!

Where Do You Swim?

Do you ever think about your background relative to the supply and demand for talent in the job market?  Have you considered how many people there are with profiles similar to your own, or how you can further differentiate your profile?  Do you have a realistic idea of how much market demand there is for … More Where Do You Swim?

The Best Career Advice You Never Received

Over the course of my 30 year career as an executive search consultant with Spencer Stuart I’ve had a unique opportunity to observe the formation of many successful and not-so-successful careers. A number of components go into building a successful career, but professionals who take personal responsibility for proactively managing their careers have a distinct … More The Best Career Advice You Never Received