Better late than never.....

Hey-
I looked at the last date I posted and got kind of .....embarrassed.  OK, so it's been a busy busy fall and winter for me, but things are looking up considerably.  Just returned from Cairo Egypt and have many observations:
...I am grateful for the opportunity to learn another culture.  It enveloped me and I was a true student - of the culture, the geography, the history and the fantastic people.
...Although the USA is the greatest country on earth, to hear, see, smell, and feel the unique differences of Egypt was pretty much the highlight of my life.  I realize the parochial-ness of my existence.
...The lessons learned from my travels (to Alaska and Florida, too!) have made me a better person and career coach
...What motivates me is not money - it's the people I meet, the experiences I go through, and the effort I make to take the risk, gather up the courage to c-h-a-n-g-e - everyday
So, what motivates you?  What curiosities might you have?  What everyday occurrences trigger a thought or a creative idea that you wish to incorporate into your personal growth?

Students in Their Own Words...

Check out this fascinating video of today's college students and think about the disconnect between the  typical kind of classroom experience they're getting and who they are.   Are we preparing them to enter the workforce of today and tomorrow, ready to match up with their peers across the globe?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dGCJ46vyR9o

The guy in Row 8F

OK, so I am flying back to Detroit, and my seatmate in Row 8 is a likeable guy, he' s from LA and flying to MI for something. I start in with the usual questions:

Me: Going to MI for work or pleasure?

Him: Well, if I told you, I'd have to....

Me: Kill me?

Him (laughing, behind dark sunglasses): Well, not exactly

Me: Whew!

Him (leaning to face me, still behind those glasses): You know, pleasure is a little bit of work, too, eh?

Wisdom sometimes comes, like a butterfly, and softly lands on your shoulder.

A quick trip to LA results in...

I flew to Los Angeles to conduct a one-day career transition workshop for the LA Air Force Base today. It was an interesting flight as I sat next to an investment advisor who owns 5 locations of investment firms in Michigan and California. I'm sure he was a millionaire many times over. We engaged in a wonderful 4-hour discussion about my new career, and talked about business development, business plans and goals. Among other ideas, he asked me to tell him how many clients I would need to make a million dollars. Of course, I had no idea. He leaned over, held up his index finger, and said earnestly, "just one." He's absolutely correct, of course.

The bottom line is this: figure out what you most enjoy doing and find just one client who needs you. The rest is just details.....

Musing on...

Always one to practice what I preach, I've started this blog as part of my efforts to discover my personal brand and find a truly good career "fit". After some 30 years of rewarding work in career services, it's time to move forward toward more enriching and intellectually stimulating consulting work.
Musing on......