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The Sufferings of Layoff Survivors

Just a JobBy Dan Miller March 24, 2015 8 Comments

Are you breathing a sigh of relief because you survived the most recent round of layoffs? CNN reports that there seems to be much more focus on the people getting laid off than on the “survivors”, as we call them. …

Jobs come and go – but beauty and grace continue

Finding Passion, Personal Development, Wisdom meets PassionBy Dan Miller February 10, 2015 6 Comments

There are two bluebird families making nests outside my window this morning. A group of robins are getting their morning drink from our feeder. The chickadees are moving into a newly hung birdhouse as well. A brave groundhog just ambled…

Was it a failure or a step toward your success?

Failure, Personal DevelopmentBy Dan Miller January 20, 2015 14 Comments

The unexpected changes happening today are causing a lot of people to think they have “failed.” But have they really, or is that occurrence a necessary step toward success? Is it possible to be extraordinarily great in any area of…

You’re Fired

Failure, Job Search, Just a JobBy Dan Miller January 13, 2015 5 Comments

One day in 1990, A.K. Verma went on what you might call “extended” leave from his job as a senior electrical engineer at India’s Central Public Works Department. He hasn’t shown up for work since. And it finally caught up…

Just drifting through life

Coaching, Finding Passion, Wisdom meets PassionBy Dan Miller December 2, 2014 13 Comments

I recently worked with a 60 year-old gentleman who was living in a week-to-week motel room. Four years ago he was in a banking position with a six-figure income, first class flights and lots of perks. As a result of…

Outta Work but headed for “Work I Love”

Job Search, Just a Job, Wisdom meets PassionBy Dan Miller April 29, 2014 13 Comments

Last week I sent out a note in our weekly newsletter that mentioned if you are out of work right now you could send a brief note to [email protected] explaining how you lost your job and what you are moving…