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Winston Churchill said, “To every man there comes in his lifetime that special moment when he is figuratively tapped on the shoulder and offered a chance to do a very special thing, unique to him and fitted to his talents. What a tragedy if that moment finds him unprepared or unqualified for the work which would be his finest hour.”

 Many people struggle with being ready for that moment.Here are some revealing statements from clients about where they see themselves:  

• 51-year-old businessman — “I feel like I’ve lived my whole life by accident.”
• 34-year-old CPA – “I feel like

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Can creativity help on the job front? Absolutely! Yes, I do encourage originality and creativity when constructing and presenting your resume. Especially in this tough hiring environment. Don’t be afraid to do something different from the norm. Of course, common sense does play a role but try to think outside of the box to stand among the crowd.

In a recent survey, The Creative Group, a staffing service in Menlo Park, California, asked executives to describe the most unusual tactic they’d ever seen job candidates use. Their responses included:*

“One candidate handcuffed himself to

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I hear a lot of poignant phrases as people describe their work. This happens to have come from an attorney just this week. “Loathe” is not your common everyday word. Webster defines it as “to feel intense dislike, disgust, or hatred for; abhor, detest.” Obviously, it’s pretty difficult to put yourself into your work if you “loathe” it. There may be attempts to perform as others expect you to and you may even be able to do the basics and get a paycheck. But you are not likely to experience meaning, purpose, peace or fulfillment in work you “loathe.”Now interestingly enough, the first

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