Thanks for the Networking

Jim, I want to publically thank you for your efforts on my behalf over the years. (This is long overdue by the way.) The network has been extremely valuable in a number of ways. From a professional point of view I have met many network members from whom I have gained...

Running the Job Search “Race”

When Jim related the response of his race partner to a network blast regarding the race they ran together during our staff meeting, everyone on the call (we all work virtual) agreed that having Jim as your running partner was no different than having Jim as your job...

Colfax Half Marathon

So many of you inquired about my run in Denver that I felt compelled to give a report for those that did inquire, but also for those who may not have known about it. This will prevent me from missing someone. Rick Newsome and I had run a marathon relay back in...

Transition Assistance Trends

I wanted to take a moment and tell you about something I am passionate about and very concerned about. Over the last two to three months, there has been a disturbing trend with organizations who, for whatever reason, are letting executives go and providing minimal to...

Emotional Rehabilitation

A friend had sent me this quote earlier in the week and my thought, as it always is, where does this apply to transition? When you hold resentment toward another, you are bound to that person or condition by an emotional link that is stronger than steel. Forgiveness...