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Micro-Management is the Opposite of Autonomy
One of the biggest mistakes a team leader can make is micro-managing their direct reports. Micro-management stems from the leader's lack of TRUST that the employee can do the…
Everyone is in Career Transition
Yes, you’re in career transition. Or you should be. Today’s definition for career transition is not only about being between jobs. It should include planning for your next position.…
“Next Play” in Career Management
“Next Play” is a mantra that Coach K, Duke University basketball, uses with his team. The message is simple. Regardless of whether the last play was good or bad,…
Who Can Afford Leadership Training?
The fact is that EVERY company needs to develop their leaders. And EVERY company has the resources to do so... it’s a matter of priority and commitment. Leadership Development…
Mid-Late Career Change
One of the things I experienced, and many of my clients have as well, is changing priorities as one moves towards the middle or end of their professional career. Priorities…
The Trickiest Interview Question for the Older Job Candidate
“Aren’t you overqualified for this role?” This question is wrought with peril. You can feel yourself getting more tense. They might as well have said, “aren’t you too old for…
The Most Difficult Interview Question
The most difficult interview question is... the one that is never asked... or answered. Have you ever responded to an interview question and thought you could read on the interviewer’s…
Are You a First Connection On LinkedIn®?
If you are a first connection to someone on LinkedIn and they message you with a request, you have a professional obligation to respond. If you don’t feel this is…
An Open Letter to Interviewers
Dear Interviewer, Imagine you’ve lost your job. What thoughts and emotions would you have? Would you worry about supporting yourself and your family? Do you think your confidence would be…
Simplifying the Job Search Through Trust When You’re over 40 Years-old: TRUST the Process
(This is the final part of a five-part series about The Sher Way to "Simplifying Your Job Search through TRUST” which is an acronym for Take Inventory, Resume, Understanding Social…