Monthly Archives: September 2010

I receive many notes from older job seekers who are having a particularly tough time finding gainful employment after being laid off and feel that they are being discriminated against. One reader wrote me and said, “I will be fifty-nine … Continue reading →

There’s a professional skydiver who is going up in a plane for his 1,000th jump. He’s feeling good.  He’s an expert and has done this many times before.   It’s a clear day with a gentle breeze – perfect for … Continue reading →

Here’s a really good and succinct list of resume tips put together by Mike Faber. With so much job seeking advice floating around, I try not to direct folks to redundant, re-hashed lists of the do’s and don’ts of searching … Continue reading →

People, planet, profit. The future of business (not to mention tremendous profit potential) belongs to the companies that commit to sustainable development. The Greater Good Academy is an 8-week business development course to train low- and moderate-income entrepreneurs in Denver … Continue reading →

A few years ago, I was out playing golf with my buddy Matt Sugar, the only person on this planet I can actually beat in golf. I was sitting a the tee of a particularly challenging hole.  I looked down … Continue reading →

Labor Day in the year 2010 is rich with irony.  As we head into the labor day weekend,  new unemployment statistics show that unemployment has risen to 9.6%.   It is important to recognize that on Labor Day 2010, for many … Continue reading →