Don’t call it a comeback, I’ve been here for years. It doesn’t matter why you landed on this page. If you are starting to look for work and you are willing to do some work to get your next role, let’s go. 1. Understand Your Situation 2. Build Your Career Story 3. Research and Strategize […]
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The Meaning of Recognition: Lessons from a Kitchen Wall Phone
Legacy is about what we do now, what we do today not what we leave behind. If you are thinking about what you should do, you may consider what you CAN do NOW. Ring Ring. Me: Hello?Person: Are you Howard Cohen?Me: Yes.Person: The Howard Cohen?Me: Yeah, it’s me!Person: Wow, I found you! This is fantastic. […]
America Corp: The New Paradigm of Leadership under Trump
Donald Trump is the new CEO of the troubled organization known as “The United States of America.” The troubled shareholders battled it out to determine though a process they needed a new leader. The shareholders were looking at the bottom line and the past leadership wasn’t driving optimal results. The board members aka Congress were […]
A is for Accountability (Gov Edition)
Years ago, I worked at US Joint Forces Command before it was dismantled by the “machine.” People said that it was “wasteful”, and some declared that the services were already “joint” and didn’t need any help there. Well, most of that was bologna. Getting rid of the command was meant to save money. That is […]
Leaders: Communication is Easy and We don’t do it
Effective communication is not just a nice-to-have skill for leaders—it’s essential. By addressing the barriers that prevent us from communicating effectively, leaders can build stronger teams, foster innovation, and create a more cohesive and engaged workplace. Common Problems I get you are busy and have a lot going on. You have your life, your boss, your things you need to take care of. I am a very good worker, I am autopilot most of the time, I get shit done. There are many reasons that communication may not happen. Maybe […]