Today on my lake walk, I spotted a person cleaning his patio deck; the movement of his arms captured my attention. As I approached, I could see he lived on the second level. As I got closer, I could see all the debris and leaves fall from his deck with every sweeping movement and fall […]

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Highlighting Transferable Skills

On January 14, 2018 By

People often ask me how can they can highlight and leverage their transferable skills when it comes to considering a new career goal or change. First, identify if your interest is a straight line, lateral or a career jump. Next, I always recommend reviewing and capturing the current key skills (competencies) aligned with the career […]

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Anticipated & Unanticipated

On January 6, 2018 By

Periodically I get asked why I switched from a focus of marketing and business to human resources. When asked this question, it makes me reflect on goals, happiness, adjusting and iterating. In my early career, I frequently heard, “You are a natural sales person.”  Oftentimes, I would be recognized as the monthly and/or quarterly sales […]

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Quantum Leap vs. Box Jump

On April 12, 2015 By

Oftentimes while at the gym, I watch others complete their box jump sets and tell myself one day I am going to give it a go. They look fun and most importantly, I know the benefits of plyometrics; however, something has kept me from incorporating them into my workout routines. On this particular day, I […]

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Shifting Winds

On April 14, 2014 By

On the group bike ride, I had plenty of opportunity to capture the various thoughts surfacing during the numerous occasions where I was thrown off equilibrium by the 10-15 mph winds and various gusts. On top of my mind was the topic of change.  The various words associated with change. Change is an imperative and […]

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The Question is Succession

On October 25, 2013 By

I have been pondering succession lately, especially as this last week, I visited the USS Missouri Memorial and learned during the first Gulf war, many subject matter experts which were retired had to be brought back to active duty to knowledge share, coach and instruct talent.  Planning for known and unknown talent changes is critical. […]

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Cadence of your Talent

On June 14, 2013 By

On my bicycle this morning, my mind began to wonder.  As I looked down at my cassettes and manipulated my gears, I began to think of the parallels between cycling, performance, and change management in the workplace. Many bikes have one gear, and the ratio is fixed. This reminds me of individuals who have generally […]

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