Some say it’s the way you carry yourself throughout the day; a snap in your walk, firm handshake, or an expensive tie. Others believe professionalism is a job title – the higher up the corporate ladder you are the more professional you are.



What is professional and how often do you cross paths with a true professional in life?



Early Memories of Professionalism

When the span of my life could be measured by counting all fingers on both hands (I have… Continue

It has been several years since the more astute professional has seen gathering storm clouds across the horizon.



And, there are a multitude of reasons why not just the U.S., but the entire world, is facing extremely troubling times ahead. There's even talk that what lies ahead will be even more challenging than what our grandparents (and great-grandparents) faced during the 1920s.



Now is not the time for a weak heart or complacency. The mother of trouble is bred… Continue

Every successful professional can recall the exact moment when the "seed" to succeed was planted by their mentor.



In most cases it was that moment you and someone kind enough to help your career forged a bond in mentorship. That one person you fondly remember as your first (and maybe only) mentor was the catalyst that woke you up to the potential that lay within your mind and soul. Your mentor was the person who showed you what you could become with effort and attentive skills to… Continue

This almost sounds like the title for an article in some romance magazine and in a way, one could say the concept of romance does come into play with what the article is all about.



In our case, we, as IT professionals, have two choices to make about our future:



1. We can find a wonderful company to work for and hunker down for the long-term (i.e. retirement).



2. We can continue to sharpen our skills and choose an area of IT that has a deep need for new… Continue

You have been job hunting for months and you are "THE GURU" in within your market niche, but no one is biting.



The savings account is shrinking (along with your ego) and the bills are starting to pile up on that corner of your desk you find increasingly hard to look at.



"What is wrong with me?!" you ask yourself.



The truth is, nothing is wrong with you and the market is just not looking to hire someone with your skill set and experience. You are now… Continue