In our quest for the ultimate career, we attempt to package our skills and experience in such a way that convinces a potential employer that we are The Perfect Candidate. We ask ourselves, “What are they looking for?” or “What does their company need?” Many times we try to retro-fit ourselves into their definitions of a “perfect candidate.” But like a great shoe that is just a half size too small, sometimes we just aren’t the right fit.

If the traditional job search process is not working, now what?

Several years ago, my pastor shared a message about how God sometimes talks to us in stereo when there’s a point he needs to get across. That thought resonated with me, and there have been a few times since then when I felt like that was happening.
One of those times is this week. I’m wrapping [...]

During the last several weeks, I’ve needed to learn some new skill sets – and fast. I’ve also asked many members of my team to do the same. And when we regrouped recently to review our current projects, a concept I’d been tossing around in my mind came to life.
I’m convinced we really are wired [...]

Crazy as it sounds, I think the answer is yes. I say that because I think I’ve done it.

Unplugging From the Matrix
I have to admit. I absolutely love the Matrix Trilogy of movies. The futuristic look at how we’ll eventually be dependent on computers was a thrill and a shock and… oh, wait. I need to check my email. I’ll be right back.
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OK, I’m back. Where was I? Oh, yes. The complete dependence [...]

I turned 31 last month, and birthdays have become an interesting time for me. In fact, I scheduled a “year in review” post on my calendar several times. But I couldn’t bring myself to do it. While my 30th year was a transformational one for me, I knew I’d left a lot on the table – mostly because of fear.

Oh, I can rationalize each “incomplete” with a perfectly logical explanation. But deep down I know that I didn’t do some things simply because I was scared.

In my introduction a couple of weeks ago, I alluded to some of the shiny new cool things we were about to unveil. Our resource library, the expanded blog, and now… The University.
The Imagine More University’s first semester starts next Monday, July 19th with two inaugural classes. YouSchool is a personal development series designed to [...]

Have you ever heard about someone successful and tried to model yourself after them? I know I have, time and time again. But I’ve always been disappointed with the results. I’m guessing you have too.
That’s because each of us has a unique recipe for our success, and it requires unique ingredients in unique proportions. What [...]

Facebook is simply a fantastic marketing tool. It’s far more targeted than Google and far more engaging. We’ll talk about advertising on Facebook another day – today’s topic is a quick primer of the difference between Groups and Fan Pages.
First of all, my personal prognostication is that Groups and Fan Pages will merge closer together [...]

While Kendra kayaks and Foursquares her way around the Caribbean enjoying her vacation and cruise, it was decided that it’s time for me to formally introduce myself and jumpstart my own little Tuesday Tech Tip section of our newly shared blog. And by “it was decided” – I mean Kendra told [...]