by Diane Pleuss | Oct 31, 2020 | Quick Reads
Have you ever talked to a friend or colleague about how they made it up the corporate ladder only to find that they did it without deep intention? They did an internship during college, then were offered a position they took to pay off their student loans. They stayed...
by Diane Pleuss | Oct 28, 2020 | Quick Reads
I don’t think anyone feels like they know what the landscape will look like in a few months. You can guess, you can hope, but we don’t know. Most of us are holding on while doing our best to balance our fears with our aspirations. If you’ve been on the fence,...
by Diane Pleuss | Oct 15, 2020 | Quick Reads
Change can equal opportunity, depending on how we think about it. Take Joe and John. Both held C-level positions in their respective company’s until they were downsized. Both took a two-week break, to evaluate their new realities. In each case, a severance package...
by Diane Pleuss | Sep 28, 2020 | Quick Reads
When times are good, we take certain things for granted. Like the trajectory of our career path. Work hard, keep learning and that path we used to refer to as a ladder climbing upwards, often serves us well. But what happens when that ladder levels out, or the rungs...
by Diane Pleuss | Sep 22, 2020 | Quick Reads
In today’s ever-changing business landscape, career transitions have become more common than ever. Whether it’s due to a company restructuring, a buyout, or the realization that you want more control over your future, these shifts can feel overwhelming—but...