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There Is No Success Rulebook

Jul 18, 2011 | Career Management

Throughout my career, I’ve met people who seem to think there is a formula for success. They are always buying the latest self-help books, CDs and DVDs. They have lists tacked on the wall of their cube or office that give them a step-by-step process for...

Boundless optimism: We Need 16 to Tie, 17 for the Lead

Jul 12, 2011 | Career Management

My son had a baseball tournament this past weekend at a park complex that had multiple fields. While we waited for another game to finish so that his team could play, I laid in the grass between two fields. It was a beautiful day and I closed my eyes and laid down...

Stop networking that way

Jul 7, 2011 | Career Management

When I was in college, I read about networking and the importance of keeping a thick rolodex of contacts. It made sense at the time, and I started my career with great intentions. I can be an outgoing person, but I found it hard to meet and connect with people...

Travel Expectations for the Nomad Consultant

Jun 27, 2011 | Career Management

In last week’s blog on business travel for consultants I discussed when and why travel is required of consultants and described how the work week is often scheduled. This week, I’ll discuss managing expenses and your off-hours time while traveling Expenses When...

Tips for the Nomad Consultant

Jun 23, 2011 | Career Management

This is the first of two blogs focused on what a nomad consultant should expect for business travel. When joining a consulting firm, whether right out of college or as an experienced hire from industry, the issue of travel can be a deal breaker. There may be family...

Some Consulting What Ifs

Jun 20, 2011 | Client relations

What if Consultants… Focused on client issues rather than margin and billable hours Acted as if they were guests at a client site – not subservient, but not condescending Said no to the client when they disagreed, rather than being good soldiers doing what the client...