Slowing Down to Go Faster
As recruiters, we work fast and hard, but, slowing down strategically can actually help you achieve more. The trick is balancing productivity with avoiding burnout. Build breathing room into your…
Your Pipeline is your Fuel Tank
I ran out of gas only once in my life. Trying to get a friend home by the time her mom dictated, we made it… basically. The car sputtered and…
Main Character Syndrome
Main character syndrome refers to the tendency for someone to view themselves as the central figure in their environment. They are the hero of their story, even if it comes…
The State of the Economy
We live in interesting times. I can’t imagine a scenario where we would think the US economy is too strong, but that’s how the markets reacted this month to the…
Why We Get Stuck, And What To Do About It
You know the feeling - the moment when your candidate ghosts you right before the final interview, when a great client stops returning your calls, or your usually reliable inbound…
AI Predictions for 2025
This was a fun topic at a meta-level. Here’s what I did. I captured what I thought were the five best articles on what is coming this year in the…
The Great Return to Work
As we move through 2025, the shift from remote work back to office-based roles is picking up speed. Both private companies and government bodies are driving this change, creating new…
Steps to Further Develop Existing Clients
We have two ways to grow our businesses: acquiring new clients and increasing revenue at current ones. It’s easier to expand an existing client than to acquire a new one.…
Where is AI Going? From a former Chief Scientist at OpenAI
Recently, at the NeurIPS 2024 AI conference, former OpenAI Chief Scientist Ilya Sutskever delivered an amazing talk marking the end of one AI era and the beginning of another. Sutskever…
What’s the Deal with Texting Encryption?
The government is urging Americans to prioritize end-to-end encryption for messaging following one of the largest cybersecurity breaches in history. It was called Salt Typhoon, and it hit major telecom…
Grandparents… Never Say These Things to Your Grandchildren
Times change. Kids have a different perspective on the world than we do. Sometimes, even with the best intentions, we can become those grandparents. The ones with the very best…
Stress During the Holidays
The holiday season can be joyful, but it’s no secret that, for some, it brings anxiety, isolation, or even sadness. The holiday hustle, strained relationships, and the pressure to create…