by lewsauder | Jan 20, 2017 | Career Management, Client relations, Personal Branding
Today, we observe a phenomenon that makes the United States unique and special. We will observe the peaceful transition of power of the United States presidency. Regardless of your politics or whether your candidate won, this is a process that has gone smoothly for...
by lewsauder | Oct 12, 2015 | Career Management, Personal Branding
My son, a senior in high school, is a pitcher for the school’s baseball team. He’s been playing since he was five years old. I’ve watched him and many of his teammates grow up playing baseball. It’s been fun watching these boys develop as young men and as baseball...
by lewsauder | Jun 30, 2014 | Personal Branding
Early in my career, I worked for a small consulting firm as a software developer. I liked the company and I like the work. I had a very supportive manager. Perhaps because of those factors, and some credit to my small town, mid-western roots, I worked hard on my...
by lewsauder | Mar 18, 2013 | Personal Branding
A neighbor’s lost reputation I grew up in a small town of about 2,000 people. My high school graduating class size was 63. It was a small, tight-knit community and still is. I don’t live there anymore, but enjoy my visits back. There was a woman who worked in...
by lewsauder | Apr 2, 2012 | Personal Branding
I once had a new consultant join my team who entered the client site as if he owned the place. He was expected to share a cubicle with a fellow consultant but refused. “I need a desk to myself to spread out.” He exclaimed. In fact, he lobbied to get an office with a...
by lewsauder | May 24, 2011 | Personal Branding
I’ve been working since the age of 12 when I became a busboy at an Italian restaurant in my hometown. I still remember my dad dropping me off on my first night. As I got out of the car, the last thing he said to me was a rather emphatic “Do what you’re told” (as...
