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RETURN OF THE ROARING TWENTIES

Return of the Roaring Twenties

Mix low inflation, government largess, easy money, pent-up consumer demand, low business investment, and vast amounts of hoarded cash… and what do you get? Once the pandemic eases, we predict a return to the Roaring Twenties. Economic news outlets such as Kiplinger may highlight higher...

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Economic Cycle- FREE YOURSELF FROM THE ECONOMIC CYCLE

Free Yourself from the Economic Cycle

There seem to be two prevailing theories on offer at the moment regarding the economic cycle: A) Too much fiscal stimulus will ignite inflation and lead to recession.; or B) well timed and adequate stimulus combined with the broad success in vaccination will allow for a sustained and full-throated...

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Success Study for Lee Price

Five Coyotes and Me

Chance plays an undeniable role in our lives.  We have so many expressions reflecting this: roll the dice, lady luck, fortune favors the bold… and many sayings to help us respond… play the hand you are dealt, roll with the punches, anything that doesn’t kill you makes you stronger… What do you do...

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Chart a Safe Course for Your Career

Chart a Safe Course for Your Career

Let’s face it: this is a complicated employment market for executives.  So let’s assume that after trying to find a good job for some weeks (or months). You have finally decided to get serious and hire a professional (ideally, the Barrett Group) to help you accelerate your job search process. Like...

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100 Reasons for Optimism

100 Reasons for Optimism

As Covid-19 resurges, regional economies prepare for a new lock-down. Some industries contemplate shedding even more jobs. It is easy and natural to feel depressed and helpless.  So let us share 100 Reasons for Optimism with you as a small light in a dark time. Since Covid-19 became serious in April...

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I'M GOING TO TRY IT ON MY OWN FIRST

I’m going to try it on my own first

“I’m going to try it on my own first.” We hear this fateful phrase from prospects quite often. These prospects are usually a little bit younger (and less experienced) executives. They are hesitant to invest in their careers and want to try their luck. Some of these succeed, of course. But...

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False urgency is not your friend

False urgency is not your friend

We are wired biologically to react to situations that we perceive as dangerous without thinking. This is the so-called “fight or flight” behavior or sense of urgency. Without dragging the whole explanation out on the carpet (again), I tend to look to Daniel Goleman and his Emotional Intelligence as...

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Are you an expert in my industry?

Would it matter to you if your doctor, dentist, auto mechanic, or tax preparer was an expert in your industry? Probably not. You most likely see their fields of endeavor and experience as being distinct and separate from your own industry experience. Yet, sometimes prospective clients ask us in effect...

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