As you begin your job search, whether you’re a recent college grad or a mid-life re-inventor, it’s not the same-old, same-old that employers really want to see. Do you want to stand out? Let your passion shine through, let them see what Seth Godin calls, “the trail of magic that you regularly create!” “No Direction…
Inspiration to Follow Your Blueprint
Hope, Help, and Hang in There!
Three seemingly simple, but not-so-simple steps that will serve you well as you venture forward into whatever is next for you. As we know at Now What?, as we move through life and career transitions, it is crucial to see where you’re headed, get some good support in place, and stick with the process. “3…
Tinkering isn’t Only for Elves
Like the elves at Santa’s workshop, this young woman turned her tinkering into “toys” that spark the creativity in others. The side passion that energized her as she slogged through her master’s thesis, drew the attention of her classmates who wanted to learn how they could make their own creations. In less than a decade,…
Purpose is Practical
By Ginny Kravitz, Now What?® Facilitator To the Mountaintop and Back Who am I? Why am I here? Whether it’s for you personally or in an organizational context, identifying your core purpose can have a profound and lasting impact. When I guide someone through the process of discovering his/her purpose, I describe it this way:…
Thinking of Leaving?
If you’re a great employee thinking of leaving your job, you are not alone. Here are some of the top reasons that good workers move on, and things you might want to consider as you interview your next potential manager. “9 Things Managers Do That Make Good Employees Quit.”
Against All Odds
Bold moves and a never-give-up attitude launched this broke young man living in a heatless trailer to successful entrepreneurship. Not everyone needs to don a penguin costume and fly cross country to give a pitch, but the founders of PingTank did just that. Read on for a fascinating tale of twists and turns. “How This…