by lewsauder | 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...
by lewsauder | 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...
by lewsauder | 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...
by lewsauder | 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...
by lewsauder | 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...
by lewsauder | Jun 7, 2011 | Career Management
As I’ve pointed out in this blog before, one of the things I’ve always liked about consulting is the variety. You generally work on a project for a few months and, by the time you’re getting tired of your surroundings, you get transferred to another project. ...
