Surviving a layoff can be a challenge at any age, but especially if you're close to retirement. Tune in to hear my advice live on CNN Newsroom Friday October 31st at 2:30pm eastern. And read below for specific, practical steps…
"Do something that scares you everyday." Great words of advice from Eleanor Roosevelt. I love that quote and try to implement it in my own life. My next "Feel the Fear and Do It Anyway" moment (thank you Susan Jeffers)…
Tomorrow evening, I'll be speaking to soon-to-be graduates of Manhattanville College at the Backpack to Briefcase event for graduating seniors. The event is a celebration and a send-off. Rather than tell them what to do, I plan to inspire the…
A healthy sense of humor may be just what's needed in these trying times. Recently Business Consultant and Comedian George Prinzo appeared on my radio show to share his thoughts on believing in your dreams (especially if your dream is…
"We have nothing to fear but fear itself." - Franklin Delano RooseveltYou've heard those words before but what does it really mean to your career? Why shouldn't you be panicking right now?--1)For starters, panic never helped anyone think clearly or…
This Believe in Your Dreams entry comes from Craig Zabransky, Financial Services Consultant and Travel Adventure Writer. With time to reflect on my recent appearance on the ‘Believe in Your Dreams’ segment on the Making a Living radio show with…
When times are uncertain, it can feel safer to pull back-“to tighten the belts” as my father likes to say-than to take on anything new. Yet, this approach can keep us from going after the very opportunities that will turn…
I responded to a recent question on LinkedIn.com - "What's your biggest concern with regards to the US Financial Market crisis?" I think it was aimed at people managing money on Wall Street but I felt the need to expand…
"We never thought it would get this bad." Words from one employee affected by the changes that are hitting Wall Street this week. Most are in shock but realize action is necessary to weather the storm effectively. If you are…
If you haven't heard, today shock waves went through Wall Street. Sadly, I know how these employees are feeling. It's de ja vu back to my experience with the Andersen/Enron debacle. Going through a corporate crisis is not something I…
