#1 for Career Coaching on LinkedIn. I help senior-level ICs & people leaders grow their salaries and land fulfilling $200K-$500K jobs —> 300+ placed at top companies.

Ranked #1 Career Coach Worldwide | Helping Senior ICs & People Leaders Land $200K-$500K Dream Jobs

Ready to grow your salary and land a role you actually love?

I've helped over 300 professionals break through salary ceilings and land life-changing positions at Google, OpenAI, Microsoft, LinkedIn, Apple, Nvidia, Amazon, and other top companies.

Here's what makes my approach different:

Most job seekers waste months applying to hundreds of jobs with no results. My clients land multiple offers in 6-12 weeks using "The Simple Success Method" - my distilled 5-step system that focuses only on what gets you hired. After 300+ successful placements, I've learned that executive-level results come from doing the RIGHT 5 things perfectly, not overwhelming yourself with complicated processes.

My track record speaks for itself:
✓ 300+ clients placed at dream companies  
✓ Average salary increase: 40-80%  
✓ 220M+ content views helping job seekers  
✓ Featured in Forbes, Fast Company, Business Insider  
✓ Built my own 7-figure business using these exact strategies  

What you get in Career Leap:
→ The Simple Success Method™ (my battle-tested 5-step system)  
→ 1:1 coaching sessions with me personally  
→ Exclusive access to proprietary AI job search tool  
→ Group coaching with other high-performers  
→ Private community of ambitious professionals  
→ Complete confidentiality throughout your search  

This isn't for everyone. I only work with senior-level individual contributors and people leaders who are serious about making a major career move and ready to invest in themselves.

My guarantee: If you don't land a $200K-$500K role within 90 days, we'll keep working with you until you do. That's how confident I am in this system.

More about me: Currently living in Chicago. I worked at LinkedIn for 4 years helping Fortune 500 companies hire top talent, then founded my own 7-figure recruiting start-up. Now I use that complete 360° perspective - platform insider knowledge + hiring expertise + entrepreneurial success - to help people land jobs they actually love.

Ready to transform your career?
  
Send me a DM with "CAREER LEAP" or book a free job search strategy call: https://lwspuk8wil4.typeform.com/to/LeHkspKC

P.S. - Spots are limited. I only take on a select group of professionals each month to ensure everyone gets the attention they deserve.

Reno Perry

The best career advice President Obama ever gave?

“Just learn how to get things done.”

Not “be the smartest in the room.”
Not “get another certification.”
Not “grind 80-hour weeks.”

Just get things done.

It sounds obvious.
But it’s rare.

Most people:
→ Overthink
→ Over-plan
→ Wait for permission
→ Get stuck in “polish mode”
→ Confuse motion with progress

And while they’re spinning, someone else executes.

That’s who moves up.
That’s who earns trust.
That’s who gets remembered.

Getting things done isn’t about being a robot.

It’s about being reliable.
It’s about following through.
It’s about making things happen.

Because perfection doesn’t build careers.
Progress does.

If you want to lead at any level…

Start with action.
Stay consistent.
Ship the work.

Be known as the person who gets it done.

The rest will follow.

Agree? disagree? 
Drop it in the comments below. 

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#1 for Career Coaching on LinkedIn. I help senior-level ICs & people leaders grow their salaries and land fulfilling $200K-$500K jobs —​> 300+ placed at top companies.

I see people spend 20 hours perfecting their resume.

Then blow the interview in 20 seconds.

After coaching 300+ professionals into $200K+ roles, I've seen the same pattern:

They know WHAT to say.
They don't know HOW to say it.

Here's the truth:
AI is a huge advantage for jobseekers.
It's replacing outdated interview prep.
Making it way better.

The people landing dream roles aren't smarter.
They're using AI to practice scenarios you'll actually face.

Take this prompt that helped a client land a VP role at Microsoft:

"My potential weakness is [X]. Create an authentic response that shows self-awareness, growth mindset, and proactive improvement. Include specific actions I've taken."

Or this one that generated a $40K higher offer:

"I'm interviewing for [role] at [company]. Market rate is $[X]. Generate 3 counter-offer data points and negotiation phrases that maintain the relationship while maximizing value."

These aren't generic templates.
They're precision tools for high-stakes conversations.

While others memorize canned answers, you're building dynamic responses.

While they hope for easy questions, you're ready for curveballs.

While they accept first offers, you're negotiating with data.

The gap between good and great isn't talent.
It's preparation.

And preparation is now 10x easier with AI.

Your competition is still using 2010 strategies for 2025 opportunities.

That's your advantage.

Every interview has predictable moments:
• The weakness question
• The salary discussion  
• The "why should we hire you"
• The cultural fit probe

Master these moments and you'll dramatically increase your chances of landing the offer.

That's exactly what we do in my Career Leap program.

I'm taking on 5 people this month who are serious about landing $200K-$500K roles using AI-driven prep that actually works.

If that's you: https://lnkd.in/gCKpEsYg

Googling the company name isn’t enough anymore.

Here’s how the candidates who get offers prepare.

Having coached 100s of people into $200k–$500k jobs, 
I see a pattern.

Some clients show up knowing basic facts about their 
target company.

Others understand the business like they’ve been 
working there for years.

It’s the latter who usually receives the offer. 

They do it by researching at 3 levels:

1. BEGINNER RESEARCH
- Company wins and growth moments
- Leadership team backgrounds and styles
- Product demos to see what they actually do
- Recent news to know what's happening

2. INTERMEDIATE RESEARCH
- Money trends from earnings reports
- Employee chats through LinkedIn messages
- Customer reviews to understand reputation
- Culture insights from Glassdoor

3. ADVANCED RESEARCH
- Competitors and where they struggle
- Partnerships and what they mean
- Industry problems they're likely discussing
- Executive interviews about future plans

Why spend the time? 

To stand out, you can’t just answer questions well.

You have to ask better questions.

Discuss challenges like an insider.

Sound confident because you understand the business.

This preparation may take hours.

But it's what separates a "good candidate" from a 
"must-have hire."

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You don’t get what you deserve.
You get what you negotiate.
And most people negotiate poorly.

Staying silent can cost you up to $1.5 million over your career.

After coaching hundreds of professionals into $200k+ roles, here’s what I’ve learned:

Most people don’t get underpaid because they lack experience.
They get underpaid because they use language that weakens their leverage.

One weak phrase can cost you $50k+ instantly…and that compounds over time.

❌ Lower raises
❌ Smaller bonuses
❌ Less equity

Your negotiation language sets the baseline for everything that follows.

If you catch yourself saying things like “I’m flexible on compensation,” stop right there.

Here are 3 powerful phrase swaps that changed the game for my clients:

❌ Never: “I just really need this job.”
✅ Instead: “I’m excited about the opportunity and want to ensure compensation aligns with the value I bring.”

❌ Never: “I’m currently making X at my job.”
✅ Instead: “Based on market data for similar roles, I’m seeing a range of X–Y. How does that align with your budget?”

❌ Never: “I’d be willing to take less to get started.”
✅ Instead: “I’m very interested in this position and would like to work together to finalize the compensation.”

See the difference?

You’re not being difficult.
You’re being clear.

You’re not demanding more.
You’re defining your worth.

Weak phrases cost you for decades.
Strong language changes everything.

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($1.5M stat source: Forbes & Business Insider)

You're one interview away from changing your life.

But here's what nobody tells you about landing
a great job:

It's not about having all the right experience.
It's about telling the right story.

I just watched a client (who was laid off) beat out
7 other candidates for a $300k role.

His secret?

He had answers that made the hiring manager
lean in and say “tell me more.”

Today, I’m giving you those exact
kinds of answers. For free.

After helping 300+ professionals land roles
they love (many with 40%-80% salary jumps)...

I’ve decoded what separates forgettable candidates
from unforgettable ones.

The truth is:
You already have what it takes.
You just need to package it right.

Companies aren’t looking for perfection.

They're looking for someone who can articulate
their value with confidence and clarity.

That someone can be you.
Starting today.

📌 P.S. I’m opening a few December spots for professionals who want to land a stronger role in early 2026. If you’re aiming for a $200K–$500K role and want support, fill out the short form in my Featured section. If it’s a fit, we’ll talk.

33 Tough Job Interview_Questions (With A Answers) 

I stopped asking “What’s the culture like?” in job interviews.

Not because culture doesn’t matter.
It determines everything — your growth, confidence, stress, performance, and well-being.

I stopped asking it because it never reveals the truth.

Ask any hiring manager and you’ll hear the same three lines:

“Collaborative.”
“Innovative.”
“Like family.”

Vague. Rehearsed. Meaningless.

If you want real insight, you need questions that force specifics — not slogans.
Questions that uncover actual behavior, not branding.

Here are 12 that expose what it’s really like to work somewhere:

“What surprised new hires in their first 3 months?”
 ↳ Hesitation or generic answers = hidden chaos.

“Can you give me an example of someone who grew here?”
 ↳ They should name names, not speak in theory.

“What employee feedback turned into real changes?”
 ↳ No examples means your voice won’t matter.

“How are achievements celebrated here?”
 ↳ Only sales wins = limited recognition.

“How does the team encourage different viewpoints?”
 ↳ Buzzwords without action = fake inclusivity.

“What does professional development look like in practice?”
 ↳ Ask for budgets and examples, not promises.

“How does information flow between leadership and teams?”
 ↳ One-way communication kills trust.

“When did your values guide a tough decision?”
 ↳ If they can’t recall one, the values don’t matter.

“What’s changed since you started working here?”
 ↳ No change = stagnation.

“How can I understand how people think here?”
 ↳ Being caught off guard = culture isn’t intentional.

“What happens when someone makes a mistake?”
 ↳ Fear-based answers reveal toxicity instantly.

“What would your team say about you?”
 ↳ Discomfort here is a major red flag.

The best companies don’t have perfect answers.
But they do have leaders who:

- Lean forward when you ask
- Share specifics, not slogans
- Name real people and real examples
- Admit where they’re improving
- Aren’t threatened by honest conversations

The worst companies?

They hide behind mission statements.
They dodge specifics.
They get defensive.
They try to sound “fine.”

Remember: You’re not just interviewing for a job.
You’re interviewing for the next 2,000 hours of your life.

Ask the questions most people are too afraid to ask.
You deserve real answers.

What question would you add?

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📌 P.S. If you’re interviewing right now and want help landing a better role and a healthier team environment, my Job Search Accelerator walks you through the exact system my clients use to get more interviews, evaluate companies clearly, and secure stronger offers.

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6-figure offers don't go to the best candidates.

They go to the ones who follow a system, not luck.

Applying to jobs feels like shouting into a void.
Recruiters get 250+ applications for every role.

Your resume has 6 seconds to make an impact.
But there's a better way to stand out.

After helping 300+ professionals land amazing roles, 
I've noticed a pattern:

The most successful job seekers aren't 
using the same LinkedIn as everyone else.

They're using these 5 proven hacks that most people miss:

1️⃣ Your profile is your sales page, not your resume

Headline: Role + industry Focus + your Impact
About: Tell us who you are, what you do, why it matters
Featured: Showcase wins with real evidence

2️⃣ One good comment can outperform ten average posts

Comment on executives' content (they notice)
Add genuine insight to show your credibility.
Ask a thoughtful question to build a relationship

3️⃣ Consistency beats viral content every time

LinkedIn rewards weekly posters with 5X more 
profile views and 7X more connections. 

Your formula:

Start with a valuable insight
Add a quick personal example
End with a simple call-to-action

4️⃣ The DM template that gets 50%+ response rates:

"Hey [Name], I saw your post on [topic]. 
Really resonated with your take. 
I've worked on something similar, 
curious how your team is approaching [X] right now?"

5️⃣ The hidden "Open to Work" hack

Set your status to "Recruiters Only" - 
you'll get the algorithm boost 
without broadcasting to your network.

The job market has SERIOUSLY changed.
97% of recruiters find talent on LinkedIn, not job boards.

Most still apply the old way and remain invisible.
While others wait for luck to strike, you need to be creating your own opportunities.

These 5 hacks are your system for standing out.
→ Your strategy beats talent every time.

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This right here is why I tell my coaching clients to spend as much time interviewing the manager as they do interviewing for the role.

The quality of your manager directly impacts your growth trajectory.

In my career, I've seen all three types:

1. Bad bosses who held me back, refusing to acknowledge my potential.

2. Good bosses who helped me grow within their organization, creating paths for me to learn new skills.

3. And great bosses who supported me even when my growth meant moving on. One even helped me network for my next role because she knew it was the right step for me.

When interviewing, ask these revealing questions:

↳ "How many people on your team have been promoted in the last year?"
↳ "Can you share an example of someone who left your team for a better opportunity?"
↳ "What's your philosophy on developing people who might eventually outgrow their roles?"

Their answers will tell you everything.

Remember: You're not just choosing a job, you're choosing a boss who will either accelerate or stall your career.

Who's had a great boss who encouraged their growth, even when it meant leaving?

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Your next job isn't coming from your best friend.

It's coming from that person you barely know.

LinkedIn did a massive study with 20 million users to test this theory.

What it revealed:

↳ You're 2x more likely to land a job through weak connections vs. strong ones.

↳ Weak ties = people you aren't close with (e.g. former colleagues, acquaintances)

↳ LinkedIn's definition of a weak tie: less than 10 mutual connections

Why weak ties are powerful:

- Access to new information
- Connections to new people
- Exposure to fresh opportunities

Strong ties play in the same circles you do, limiting access to new opportunities. 

Your action plan this week:
Reach out to 3 people you don't know well or haven't spoken to in years.

Your next big opportunity might be just one weak connection away.

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Chase Dimond

Top Ecommerce Email Marketer & Agency Owner | We’ve sent over 1 billion emails for our clients resulting in $200+ million in email attributable revenue.

Currently building Structured — a top ecommerce email marketing agency.

We’re a top Omnisend and Klaviyo email marketing agency partner.

And I was recently voted as the #1 ecommerce influencer to follow by Shopify and Shopify Plus.

I was also given the Top Voice Award for Email Marketing by LinkedIn and was ranked as the top email marketer on LinkedIn by Favikon.

Since launching our email agency in June of 2018, we’ve helped our clients send over a billion emails resulting in over $200 million in email attributable revenue. 

A few of our current and past clients include:
- Poo~Pourri
- Eight Sleep
- Health-Ade
- Mixtiles
- The Chive
- Vessi
- CrossNet
- Orgain

If you’re looking to hire a great email marketing agency, send me an email with more here: chase@chasedimond.com

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Outside my agency, I run a number of other fast growing businesses. And I’m fortunate to have over 750,000+ amazing followers/subscribers across my social channels and email newsletter.

If you’re looking to advertise to my audience, please send me an email with more info: chase@chasedimond.com 

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Here are a few other things I've accomplished:

-Scaled a product I built, marketed, and managed to 500,000 visitors in 6 months without spending a single traditional advertising dollar.

-Generated 1.5 million visitors for a dating site within the first two months of launch without spending a single traditional advertising dollar.

-Acquired 500,000 subscribers in 10 months for a travel email newsletter I helped launch while spending very little traditional advertising dollars.

-Acquired over 1.5 million total followers on Instagram for the clients/companies I have worked with/for.

-Sold a business (social media tool that helps musicians automate growth and promotions) to the largest player in the space.

You can reach me via email: chase@chasedimond.com

Founder

My newsletter is your no BS guide into what's working in email marketing - I'll give you the latest tips + tactics to help you drive more revenue from your email marketing channel. 

Sign up (it's free) here: https://chasedimond.com/chase-email-newsletter

Respect is free.
Crazy how some people still can’t afford it.

One thing I’ve learned working with all kinds of teams:

Titles don’t tell you who someone is.
Their behavior does.

I’ve seen interns treated like they didn’t matter…
And I’ve watched those same interns become the smartest people in the room.

I’ve seen leaders who only showed respect upward…
And leaders who treated everyone from the CEO to the janitor with the same kindness.

And the difference is obvious.

Real respect isn’t about
job titles,
degrees,
or LinkedIn headlines.

It’s about how you treat people before you know who they are.

Because the truth is simple:
You never regret showing someone respect.
But you might regret assuming they didn’t deserve it.

So here’s the real question:

If no one knew your title…
Would your behavior still make people feel valued?


Image credit: DearS_o_n on Twitter/X

Every marketer has been here.

Meanwhile, the marketing team is just trying to hold it together.

But here’s the truth —
Marketing isn’t about making things look good.
It’s about making things work.

✅ It turns chaos into clarity.
✅ It connects what the product does with what people actually want.
✅ It builds systems that create demand instead of chasing it.

When you treat marketing as design-on-demand, you get noise.
When you treat it as strategy, you get growth. 🚀

Image credit: @Kimberly Gordon


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I hired the smartest person in the room once.
They lasted 3 months.

I hired the kindest person in the room once.
They're now running that team.

(Credit: Daniel Disney) 

Here's what that sign gets absolutely RIGHT about building winning teams 👇

We're obsessed with IQ.
With credentials.
With "rockstars" and "ninjas."

But after 15+ years building sales teams, I've learned something brutal:

Smart people who lack humility? They're ticking time bombs.

Think about it...

That genius who won't listen to feedback?
That top performer who belittles teammates?
That "expert" who thinks they know everything?

They're not building your business.
They're slowly destroying it.

Here's what ACTUALLY happens when you prioritize kindness and humility:

↳ Team meetings become idea factories (not ego battles)
↳ Mistakes become learning moments (not blame games)
↳ Success gets shared (not hoarded)
↳ People actually WANT to help each other win

I've seen it firsthand:

The "average" rep who listened to everyone?
Became our top performer within 6 months.

The "inexperienced" manager who admitted what they didn't know?
Built the strongest team culture we'd ever had.

The "quiet" team member who always helped others?
Now our most valuable leader.

Because here's the uncomfortable truth:

Skills can be taught.
Systems can be learned.
Processes can be mastered.

But kindness? Humility? 
Those are CHARACTER.

And character is what determines:
- How they handle pressure
- How they treat customers
- How they respond to failure
- How they celebrate others' wins

Smart people might win alone.
Kind and humble people? They build dynasties.

So next time you're hiring, promoting, or building a team...

Don't just check their resume.
Check their character.

Because working with smart people IS great.

But working with kind and humble people?

That's how you build something that actually lasts.

Your peace of mind is worth more than any paycheck


🟡 Put Your Mental Health First: No Job is Worth Your Peace of Mind 

Your job should make you feel good, not stressed out

🟠 If work is keeping you up at night, it's time for a change. 

Your mental health comes first—always

🔴 Let's create workplaces where we can thrive without sacrificing our well-being

🟢 You deserve a job that lets you rest peacefully at night


Credit: Dr. Mohammed Shagil

Not everyone wants the version of you that wins.

But those who do will help you get there.

Here’s the career advice they don't teach in school:
Individual talent only takes you so far.

The big multiplier is who you surround yourself with.
And more importantly, how you protect your inner circle.

(Credit: Maryann (MJ) Jamieson)

Think about your biggest career wins:

🔹 Who opened that door?
🔹 Who made that introduction?
🔹 Who challenged your thinking?
🔹 Who pushed you to level up?
🔹 Who celebrated your growth?
🔹 Who had your back when you doubted yourself?

Now think about your setbacks:

🚫 Who doubted every move?
🚫 Who spread subtle negativity?
🚫 Who made you question yourself?
🚫 Who downplayed your success?
🚫 Who disappeared when it mattered?

Success leaves clues.

And the biggest one is this:
Behind every major achievement is a circle of people who believed in you.
But first, you had to clear out those who didn't.

5 signs someone needs to go:

1/ They downplay your achievements
 ↳ "You just got lucky"
↳ Always finds the negative angle

2/ They compete instead of collaborate
↳ Turn every win into a comparison
↳ Make success feel like a zero-sum game

3/ They disappear during challenges
↳ Show up for celebrations, not struggles
↳ Always too busy when you need support

4/ They leak your energy
↳ Every interaction leaves you drained
↳ Turn excitement into doubt

5/ They guard information like weapons
↳ Hoard connections and opportunities
↳ See your growth as their loss

Remember:
You become who you hang around.
Not everyone clapping is in your corner.

Some cheer your wins.
Others cheer your struggles. 
Learn to spot the difference.

Building your circle matters.
Protecting it is critical.

Some years test your patience more than your strategy.

Not every year is about scaling fast, hitting every goal, or breaking records.
Some years are about surviving the turbulence and learning who you are when nothing goes as planned.

Those seasons don’t define your losses - they define your foundation.

Because:

👉 The lessons learned in difficult years become the instincts you rely on in successful ones.
👉 The resilience you build under pressure becomes the quiet strength that carries your team.
👉 The humility gained in setbacks makes you a better leader when you rise again.

You don’t lose when progress slows.
You build depth, discipline, and direction.

Growth doesn’t always look like expansion.
Sometimes, it looks like endurance.

Some years you win.
Other years - you build the person who will.

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Marketing managers don’t sign up to do it all. They’re just expected to.

Write the copy.
Run the ads.
Design the creative.
Analyze the data.
Manage the projects.

No one can excel when they’re spread this thin.

Marketing managers shouldn’t have to wear every hat. They should be supported so they can focus on leading strategy and driving growth.


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Working with smart people is great.
But it is not enough.

Because intelligence can solve problems.
But humility and kindness build cultures where problems don’t have to exist in the first place.

Here’s why it matters so much 👇

Kind and humble people:

They make collaboration effortless.
You don’t waste energy defending ideas or egos. 
You build together - faster, cleaner, and with more trust.

They create psychological safety.
When people feel respected, they speak up, share bold ideas, 
and admit mistakes early. 
That’s how teams innovate and grow.

They inspire long-term loyalty.
People don’t leave companies - they leave toxic dynamics. 
Working with grounded, genuine teammates keeps great talent around.

 Ways to practice kindness and humility at work:

Listen more than you talk.
You don’t need to have the loudest voice to have the strongest impact. 
Listening builds connection and earns respect.

Give credit - generously.
Acknowledging others’ work doesn’t diminish your own. 
It multiplies the trust and energy in your team.

Keep learning.
The moment you think you’ve “arrived,” you stop growing. 
Stay curious, stay open, and never let success make you unapproachable.

Kind people build strong teams.
Strong teams create big results.

Knowledge means nothing without movement.
And movement means nothing without repetition.

We saw so many people try to jump to the finish line -
scrolling for answers, collecting advice, taking notes on notes
but never taking action.

The truth is simpler:

If you’re lost → learn.
Information gives clarity.
You can’t solve a problem you don’t understand.

If you’ve learned → act.
Books and courses don’t build momentum.
Execution does.

If you’re acting → stay consistent.
One great day won’t change your life.
A hundred small ones will.

Growth isn’t magic.
It’s a sequence:

Learn → Do → Repeat.

No shortcuts.
No secret formula.
Just education, execution, and consistency - stacked brick by brick.

If you want to change your future, don’t look for a hack.

Look for your next step.

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We live in a world obsessed with titles, but every person carries invisible stories of struggle, wisdom, and potential that no business card can capture.

When we lead with respect rather than hierarchy, we unlock something powerful: authentic human connection.

What i have learned about true leadership.

Real leaders don't wait to see credentials before showing respect. 

They understand that:
- Dignity isn't distributed based on job descriptions
- Today's intern could be tomorrow's innovator
- Every person has something valuable to teach us
- Character reveals itself in how we treat those who "can't help us"

Three simple shifts that change everything

1. Replace "What do you do?" with “What are you passionate about?"
Watch how conversations transform when you're genuinely curious about the person, not their position.

2. Listen for the story, not the status: 
Everyone has a journey. 

The most interesting people are often hiding in plain sight.

3. Practice "respectful curiosity": 
Approach each interaction wondering what you might learn, rather than what you might gain.

When you treat the receptionist with the same courtesy as the CEO, people notice. 

When you thank the maintenance team as genuinely as you thank your biggest client, culture shifts.

Respect isn't a favor you give; it's a standard you set.

Think about someone you interact with regularly but might overlook. 

What would happen if you approached them with fresh eyes tomorrow?

The most successful people I know aren't those who demand respect—they're the ones who give it freely.

What's one assumption you've made about someone that completely changed when you got to know their story? 


Credit: Makarand Utpat

The worst career advice I ever heard: "You're too old to start over."


Let's normalize people making big career changes at any age.

The most heartbreaking conversations I have are with people in their 40s, 50s, and 60s who tell me:

"I wish I'd done this 10 years ago."

They stayed in careers they hated because they thought they were too old to pivot.

Too established to start over. Too far down one path to choose another.

So they played it safe. Collected the paycheck. Convinced themselves it was "too late."

Then one day they wake up and realize they spent decades building a life that doesn't fit them anymore.

Here's what nobody tells you about making a big career change later in life:

You're not starting from zero. You're starting from experience.

The courage it takes to change direction at 45 or 55 or 65? That's something most people will never have.

I've worked with clients who completely changed industries in their 50s.

Left corporate jobs to start businesses. Went back to school. Pursued passions they'd buried for 20 years.

Every single one said the same thing: "I should have done this sooner."

Age doesn't disqualify you from wanting something different. It qualifies you to finally go after what you actually want.

Stop waiting for permission. Stop waiting for the "right time."

There's no expiration date on ambition.

Start now, or spend the next 10 years wishing you had.

Credit: Annie E.

We often search for the “perfect candidate” - someone with every qualification, every skill, and years of experience. But in doing so, we overlook a simple truth:

(Credit: Makarand Utpat )

Most jobs are trainable.
What really matters is a person’s willingness to learn.

The real asset is a teachable attitude

Skills can be taught. Software can be learned.
Processes can be explained.
But curiosity, drive, and a growth mindset are priceless.

Here’s proof:

Every top chef once started at the sink, scrubbing dishes.

Every great designer once fumbled through their first Photoshop file.

Every confident leader once feared speaking up in a room.

Every skilled coder once Googled “how to write a loop.”

Every thriving professional once just had the courage to say, “I’m willing to learn.”

Skills are teachable. Hunger isn’t.
Hire for mindset. Train for mastery.

What employers should do

Hire for attitude, train for skill.
Build supportive onboarding and mentorship.
Create clear growth paths.
Reward effort, not just results.

The payoff:

When you give someone a chance, you don’t just fill a role, you build loyalty, reduce turnover, and uncover hidden potential.

Every expert was once a beginner.
Every success story started with someone who got a shot.

Let’s stop gatekeeping potential. Give people the opportunity to prove themselves.

Marketers,

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Marketing without humor
is like pizza without cheese

You can serve it 

But 

No one’s coming back for seconds.
Funny doesn’t mean unprofessional.

It means relatable.
It means human.

People don’t remember the product.
They remember how you made them feel.

So make them feel good.

Add flavor to your brand. 
Not just features.

Bad copywriting:

• Here's my product
• Here's what it does
• Here's what's so good about it

Good copywriting:

• Here's your problem
• Here's the benefit of solving it
• Here's why what you've tried has failed
• And by the way here's a product that will help you solve it

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You can mute people in real life too.

It is called boundaries.

Setting boundaries isn’t rude.
It’s responsible.

You’re not meant to be available for everyone, all the time.
Protecting your time, focus, and mental space doesn’t make you cold — it makes you effective.

Boundaries aren’t walls — they’re filters.
They help you decide what gets your attention and what doesn’t.
Because not everyone deserves access to your time or mental space.

🚫 Situations where you need to stop wasting time and set boundaries:

Endless negativity.
If someone always brings problems but never solutions — stop being their emotional landfill. You can listen with empathy without absorbing their energy.

Unclear work expectations.
If you’re constantly saying “yes” to extra work, late calls, or unrealistic deadlines, you’re not being a team player — you’re burning out. Boundaries protect both your energy and your quality of work.

Relationships that drain instead of support.
When every conversation leaves you exhausted or doubting yourself, it’s a sign to step back. Not everyone is meant to stay in your circle forever.

🧭 Simple ways to set healthy boundaries:

Communicate clearly — not emotionally.
Boundaries aren’t ultimatums. They’re statements of respect.
→ “I can’t take calls after 7 PM.”
→ “I’ll join, but only if we can stick to 30 minutes.”

Protect your calendar.
Treat your time like money. If you wouldn’t give away $1,000 easily, don’t give away hours of focus to low-value conversations or tasks.

Practice saying no — kindly.
“No” isn’t rejection. It’s redirection.
You’re saying no to one thing so you can say yes to something that matters more.

Boundaries don’t push people away.
They teach people how to treat you — and show that you take yourself seriously.

Because when you stop pouring into things that drain you,
you finally have energy for the things that build you. 

♻️ Repost to remind others that protecting your energy is productive.

👉 What’s one boundary you need to reinforce this week?

Marketing 101: The B.S. Detector

People trust 4.6/5 more than a 5/5.

Don't position yourself as "too good to be true".

Credit: The Ad Professor


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Most people never lose because they tried.

They lost because they never started.

Trying doesn’t guarantee you’ll win.
 But not trying guarantees you won’t.

Every idea, business, or dream you’ve ever admired
Started with someone willing to look a little foolish at first.

You don’t need perfect timing.
You need momentum.

💡Start small. Try anyway.

The worst that happens? You learn.

The best? You win.

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