When Giving Means Getting (the Best Talent for Your Organization)
During my undergrad years in Charlottesville, Virginia, I took an internship at the local office of a large non-profit organization...
What is “Culture,” Anyway?
Culture is the adhesive framework within a company. It encompasses ideals, knowledge, and actions. It affects both internal and external...
Getting Past the Rock Stars, Finding the True Leaders
The longer I've been in the business of identifying, recruiting and facilitating the hire of talent, the harder it has become to impress me...
The WOW Factor is Not Lost on the Uninitiated!! (aka Here’s a Cute Kid Video)
When I think about or take time to thoughtfully gaze upon the work of engineers --- iconic bridges, clean water making its way to my glass, or the infrastructure that makes commerce possible -- I start to feel just like Madeline.
How Deep Is Your Business Development Participation?
Within the engineering consulting markets, a knack for cultivating customers is as highly prized as technical acumen...
The Ears Have It: Phone Interview Mojo
I realize I am better at phone interviews than in-person interviews. I always thought this was a personal deficit, but after some dedicated inquiry, I have learned from mental health professionals and others in the psychological sciences that creating figurative or literal boundaries between two people can actually facilitate communication in certain cases.