I am a firm believer that contrarian thinking often creates positive outcomes. That going against the grain and the opposite direction of the crowd is ok, and oftentimes, how one can find the right answer, direction, or philosophy for living. First off, its crowded going with the masses. Yes, staying in your lane is safe, […]
After a few weeks away, Chris joined WDEL Thursday morning to talk about where the job market currently is at and the impact it is having on the workforce. Chris shared his thoughts about any fallout or perceived negative impact that the long term unemployment might be having on anyone that could be struggling getting […]
We all have a gap in our life that we are working to close personally and perhaps professionally. In fact, Outside Insights is dedicated to helping people understand and do the work necessary to achieve the life that they’ve been yearning for. The biggest hesitation I hear from people who want more out of life […]
This week Chris was able to talk to WDEL’s Peter MacArthur about the latest jobs report. They also talked about what the election results might mean for the future of work and assistance for people in the Mid-Atlantic and all across the country. Chris shared his thoughts on what all goes into a fully remote […]
This is a quick and simple reminder to add value to your important relationships today. I am sick and tired of politics and the divisive nature of the times. I am not right nor wrong for my views. Nor are you. And how I feel about you does not change when I disagree with you […]
After a couple of weeks away, Placers President Chris Burkhard joined WDEL once again this week. They talked about the most recent jobs report and the trends that are being seen at this time. Additionally, Chris shared his thoughts on what to do if a job that is being offered is at a lesser pay […]
The election feels like the exclamation point on the end of a long run-on sentence (otherwise known as the year 2020). We have been through a range of emotions and sticky situations this year. Many of us have gone from fear to frustration, to now what feels like a general sense of anxiety. With so much […]
The average human breathes in and out around 20,000 times a day. Recently, I have been feeling extra blessed every morning. I remind myself that today is my privilege and not my right. We all know that the future is not guaranteed. Yet, I’ve noticed that my mindset and actions sometimes show that I forget. […]
Chris joined WDEL once again this week and discussed the recent jobs report and how the economy is recovering based on the numbers. They also talked about networking and power of having a connection when looking for jobs. If you don’t have a connection within a company, Placers can help with that! Chris talked about […]
In one of my favorite reads, Zen and the Art of Happiness, Chris Prentiss outlines that things happen in our life for the best possible reasons – we just don’t know why at the time. So, let me ask you a question for you to ponder this weekend. What has happened to you that appeared […]
