I work with a number of military officers transitioning their careers to the private sector. After 20 years they have achieved a rank and reputation within their service for leadership and intellect. As they look toward their first retirement, they often do not know how to translate their military acumen… Read More

In last week’s post on interview preparation, I discussed the essentials of practicing and rehearsing. There is a vast range of questions that could be posed to you in an interview. It is critical that you prepare and practice questions that you will also ask of the interviewer. There are… Read More

Taking the time to prepare, practice and rehearse now sounds basic, but you would be amazed at how many candidates simply do not take the time to do so. In the first step of interview preparation, I discussed the importance of research, followed by taking a proactive approach. This third… Read More

As I add on to this current series on interview preparation and last week’s post regarding the first step of interview preparation – research, I am happy to share the next step – being proactive with interview preparation. If you are proactively prepared for the interview, rather than allowing… Read More

In my prior post, I discussed initial insights into interview preparation for board of director opportunities. This week, I’m taking a look at the CSuite side of the equation and starting a series of posts on how to prepare for interviews for CSuite opportunities. This advice can also be applied… Read More

Mitchell Reiss has just returned from London. Reiss is the former president and CEO of the Colonial Williamsburg Foundation, vice provost for international affairs at the College of William & Mary and the President’s Special Envoy from 2003 to 2007, with the rank of Ambassador to the Northern Ireland Peace… Read More

As follow-up to my December 8th podcast with Jeff Lesher, Executive Produce & Co-host at Inevitable -The Future Work, we had a lively conversation regarding my advice to would-be employers on how to be get out in the front of the hiring pack during this extremely tight and competitive talent… Read More

I recently held an informative conversation with Jeff Lesher, Executive Producer & Co-host at Inevitable, for his “Future of Work” Podcast. For insightful perspective and guidance regarding evaluating and driving your career dreams, set on by this pandemic, please listen to the podcast click here.

In 2017 I spoke at the Kayo Women’s Private Equity Conference on board diversity. 2017 may seem so long ago, however, even though our world has evolved quickly, the points in this video regarding board diversity are still very relevant today. To view this video please click here.

The pandemic has disrupted every aspect of society, including the workplace. Nascent trends in employment, recruitment, and retention that existed pre-pandemic have acquired new momentum and force over the past 18 months and have now been joined by new factors. Collectively, this is changing how work is organized inside companies… Read More