I know what you will say. You will say it is a place of privilege to do so. And trust me, I know it is. I have saved every penny diligently and obsessively since I got my first job at PetSmart as a cashier at 14 and I have not…

They are calling this time the Great Migration, and for good reason. Here are some tips for starting a new job that might be a good place to start. The beginning will be like drinking from a fire hose. Take notes and be organized but also do not have too…

Here are some behind the scenes ways to stay one step ahead about your job search that keep you organized, on top of your follow ups, and taking the next step in your career. Here are the ground rules: Take every conversation, even if it does not seem interesting at…

So, you decided you want to do startups. First of all, welcome to the circus. Second, I have made a career of being a serial startup builder. I love startups, but I could have used a list of rules before really diving into the startup life. …

In my role, you give bad news all the time. In roles, I had before, I had to give bad news all the time. 2020 was not the best year for the human professional. I am a Pisces sun, Scorpio rising, Cancer moon triple water supposedly emotional human (but the…

Folks are calling this current time the “Great Resignation”. If you are on the market, or interviewing, I recommend the following structures for your post interview follow up note. The structure acknowledges why you might be a good fit for the role itself, what about your background is a true…

First of all, welcome to the club and welcome to the action. And apologies in advance for how much thick skin you need in this game. In any capacity, learning how to hire (and more importantly, how to hire well) are critical skills for most things in life. If you…

Micromanaging is never and will never be your friend. It is helpful to run through tasks together as a group for true learning rather than being completely hands off. Being a blocker in your team’s development reflects more on you than anyone else. Do better for your team always. Be…

Congrats! Sabbaticals are energizing, rewarding and truly resetting experiences. I did one in 2017 after a lot of thoughtful planning and many nights wondering if I should take a break. After 4 grueling years of 80 hour weeks, my boundaries were nonexistent and I had bags on bags on my…