Why your job search isn’t working in 2025 The job market feels very different than it did just a few years ago. In 2021, companies were desperate to hire. Today, hiring has slowed, competition is higher, and many professionals are staying in jobs they don’t love—it’s what the Wall Street Journal recently called job hugging.…
Tips for preparing for your interview Preparing for a video interview is its own beast—and one that’s become the norm since the pandemic shifted most interviews from office conference rooms to kitchen tables and home offices. With platforms like Zoom, Teams, and Google Meet now the standard, candidates are often navigating a new set of…
Multi-generational leadership: Get ready to be flexible! This article was published as part of the Denver Business Journal Leadership Trust, an invitation-only network of influential business leaders, experts, executives and entrepreneurs. You’ve likely read the articles about how, for the first time ever, our workforce spans five generations of professionals. That means you are leading baby…
5 ways to lead from behind for sustainable growth This article was published as part of the Denver Business Journal Leadership Trust, an invitation-only network of influential business leaders, experts, executives and entrepreneurs. Companies that brand themselves independently of their founders are more likely to see sustainable growth than those that primarily identify with their founder.…
Advisory board primer: Why you should have one and what they can do This article was published as part of the Denver Business Journal Leadership Trust, an invitation-only network of influential business leaders, experts, executives and entrepreneurs. I have been spending more time recently working with small business CEOs on the how, when and why of…
The 5-step formula for hiring like a pro This article was published as part of the Denver Business Journal Leadership Trust, an invitation-only network of influential business leaders, experts, executives and entrepreneurs. As an entrepreneur or small business owner, hiring team members isn’t a daily exercise — you probably have only a handful of positions you…
What is your career destination? Imagine that your career is a coast-to-coast road trip. There are many stops along the way, some occasional side roads, hills to climb, valleys to navigate and even some bad weather here and there. Much like the moves you make while driving your car, each step you take in your…
Embracing employee engagement while avoiding an entitlement culture This article was published as part of the Denver Business Journal Leadership Trust, an invitation-only network of influential business leaders, experts, executives and entrepreneurs. When I launched my first startup, I intended to fix everything I thought was wrong with what I termed “scarcity culture.” I had spent…
Job searching in the summer Summer may not be the ideal time for conducting a job search, but we’ve got a few tips to help you build momentum and generate interest during the seasonal slowdown: Look for summer networking activities with groups that you don’t otherwise have access to Try breakfast meetings instead of lunch…
Is going to work for a startup the right move for you? This episode is for all you professionals working at large corporations or entities who wonder if you are missing something. We’ve assembled a list of traits and realities of working at a startup to help you think through this possible career move: Cash…