Chairman's Blog Archives

Fear of the Unknown: Career Moves and Tariff Turbulence

May 13, 2025
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In today’s volatile economic landscape, few things are as constant—or as challenging—as uncertainty. New tariffs introduced by the U.S. government have disrupted global trade, causing market fluctuations and forcing companies to rethink their strategies. As a result, many executives are questioning...

Undervaluing Your Most Valuable Asset

April 28, 2025
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We’re quick to value homes, cars, and even education—but often overlook the one asset that shapes our wealth and satisfaction the most: our career. Do you undervalue your career? Consider what might happen if you start treating yours with the same care as any other investment.

Is It Crazy to Job Search in a New Industry?

April 21, 2025
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Is it crazy to job search in a new industry? Absolutely. But crazy isn’t necessarily a bad thing—it’s often where the magic starts. In this episode of ASK AN EXPERT, you'll hear from two Barrett Group experts who agree that some of the best moves in life begin with a leap into the unknown.

Unlock your Professional Future

April 14, 2025
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Ever walked out of an interview wondering what went wrong? If your interviews aren’t turning into offers, you might be approaching them all wrong. Discover the real purpose of a job interview—and how a shift in mindset can unlock better outcomes and real offers.

LinkedIn Turn-Offs You Should Avoid

April 7, 2025
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LinkedIn is powerful—but not all connection requests are created equal. From flattery to financial pitches, here’s a peek into the inbox of TBG's chairman and what makes him hit “accept” versus “ignore.” If you’re serious about building social capital, these real examples may change how you reach...

False Urgency Is Not Your Friend

March 31, 2025
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A false sense of urgency can drive people to make career decisions that are not in their best interests. In fact, reacting too quickly to bad circumstances can be extremely unhelpful in progressing your career. Sometimes patience is the better approach.

What Is Social Capital?

March 17, 2025
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If you think networking is all it takes to land your next executive role, you’re missing the bigger picture. In this episode of ASK AN EXPERT, Barrett Group experts Dan Resendes and Waffles Natusch break down how social capital works, how it outshines traditional networking, and why you should learn...

Don’t Just Stand There! Do Something About Your Career!

March 10, 2025
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Despite all the negative news and uproar you may be hearing on TV or the internet, there is also good news for would-be job-changers: executives who shake off their fear of change are finding new opportunities, shifting industries, discovering new roles, and earning more money.

Are You a Dim Bulb or a Bright Light?

March 3, 2025
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The light bulb is a useful metaphor for the professional lives of many executives who come to The Barrett Group. They speak of being passed over for promotion. Of working long hours without recognition or reward. Of having been made unfairly redundant. Their light is dim, and they are not sure how...

What Is the Unpublished Market?

February 17, 2025
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If you’re an executive, you can’t afford to ignore the unpublished market. But what is it, and why does it matter? In this episode of ASK AN EXPERT The Barrett Group’s Waffles Natusch and Dan Resendes break down how the unpublished market works and why it’s so powerful in an executive job search –...