“Spending time in our strengths unleashes our best, gives us more energy” AND impacts our capacity to thrive!…

Food For Thought, for EMPLOYERS and SUPERVISORS, for JOB SEEKERS, for ORGANIZATIONS, JOB DEVELOPERS and ADVOCATES

SO TRUE and so clearly demonstrated by Troy-based portrait photographer and entrepreneur JAYANA LAFOUNTAINE…and a perfect excuse for celebrating INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY! “I have always loved photos,” Jayana shared when we sat down to talk.  “They do something...

I learned a lot about EMPATHY AND COMPASSION from beloved community leader DAQUETTA JONES…

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activist, executive coach, philanthropist, connector and currently serving as the Emerging Nonprofit Leadership Accelerator (ENLA) Program Co-Director… not least, that these are the qualities of strong, effective leadership AND SOME BEAUTIFUL OUTCOMES! Last February –...

It’s a time of celebrations AND sometimes, tough feelings. Here’s a reminder (from blogger Mary Rosch) that I found helpful!

Food For Thought, for EMPLOYERS and SUPERVISORS, for JOB SEEKERS, for ORGANIZATIONS, JOB DEVELOPERS and ADVOCATES

Between October and January 1st, festivals of lights from different traditions abound! – Diwali, Chanukah, Christmas, Kwanza (and no doubt, many others!), all with the same beautiful message:  “We can bring light into our lives even during the darkest months of...

Feeling stuck at work? Or in your job search?  Albany Business Review Market President and Publisher Walter Thorne…

Food For Thought, for EMPLOYERS and SUPERVISORS, for JOB SEEKERS, for ORGANIZATIONS, JOB DEVELOPERS and ADVOCATES

offers tips that have worked for him! AND YES!  Mr. Thorne is in the throes of a thriving career!  But after reading a recent Linkedin posting, I realized that he (along with other successful individuals), have felt stuck or without options at some point in their...

“Where do you plan to be 5 years from now?” is certainly not an unusual question in a job interview!

Food For Thought, for EMPLOYERS and SUPERVISORS, for JOB SEEKERS, for ORGANIZATIONS, JOB DEVELOPERS and ADVOCATES

…but one that many job seekers struggle with and one that means a lot to employers! Long-gone are the days when it was common practice to stay with a company for one’s entire career and proudly accept that sparkling gold watch at retirement!  So when I...

Think about it!  Who would you most likely hire or refer to your employer…

Food For Thought, for EMPLOYERS and SUPERVISORS, for JOB SEEKERS, for ORGANIZATIONS, JOB DEVELOPERS and ADVOCATES

or friend or colleague?  A person who conveys enthusiasm and self-confidence?  Or someone who comes across as less interested…and uncertain about what they’re looking for or the skills that they have to offer?  SO PUT YOURSELF IN THE DRIVER’S SEAT!  Ask yourself: ...