September was a busy month on this blog. Thanks to the many readers who made September the third best month of 2013 to date. In case you missed the more popular posts, here is a list of the top 5 for the month: 1. Deciding When to Leave Your Job 2. My First Week With …
That’s Not Crazy – That’s Love
Some of the best days of my life - past and present - are days spent with my parents on their farm in Winchester, Kentucky. We moved there when I was in sixth grade. I live about 90 miles away, so at best I get there once a month to spend a day. It is …
Deciding When To Leave Your Job
It is no longer the norm that employees stay with the same company for the bulk of their adult lives. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the average tenure in the U.S. in 2012 was 4.6 years. Over a career spanning 40+ years, that's a lot of change for the average American. It's interesting …
Dig a Well Before You’re Thirsty
A couple of weeks ago I listened to several people discuss the topic of networking with others. The featured guest in the Google Hangout video chat was Stacy Zapar who happens to have the distinction of being the most connected woman on LinkedIn. She shared her experiences and insights regarding networking and is obviously very knowledgeable …
My First Week with a Fitbit Flex
I've worn a pedometer for several years, tracking my steps and being mindful to reach 10,000 steps per day (about 5 miles worth) more days than not during that time. Until last week, I've worn a simple pedometer attached to my belt that doesn't do much but count steps and allow me to upload them …
