I did not grow up with the idea of becoming an author. In 2003 I was the CEO of a training company that I (and two partners) founded 18 months earlier. By running it I mean running it into the ground at a fast pace. I had no formal experience with what needed to happen, partners who had split early on, lots of debt, and a huge passion to deliver these exceptional, life altering trainings.
One night after a set of circumstances pissed me off, I got angry with God. I was yelling and cursing saying things like "This was supposed to be my lifes purpose, why are you making it so hard" and "I am making such a profound difference for people, why aren't you helping out here" and that my favorite author "Neale Donald wrote a book, makes tons of money and a huge difference with people, why are you making this so hard for me." Then I went to bed, mind you there was a lot more colorful language in my dialog.
The next morning I woke just having drempt of the title for my book "You're Hired! Interview skills to get the job". In two days I wrote the entire framework of the book and 16 months later I had published it. I am clear that this book was not my idea. Writing a book was never on any list I made. Go figure.
From there I started a podcast about jobs and careers and have been speaking at Colleges and Universities to kids on how to interview. I love it. I truly love this work and everything surrounding it.
My expertise in jobs and careers comes from my 12 years as a recruiter and having interviewed thousands of people, hiring hundreds for all sizes of companies, from New York to Santa Clara.
I have had many jobs as well. I worked for the President of the US, a Senator, on an ambulance, as a waiter, art salesman, rock band rodie, and many more careers that I think give me insight into work and what its about.
Hi Lorne,
I love the message you are passing to young college students. They should stay true to their purpose and passions when searching for a job. Do you have a speaking schedule posted somewhere? I would love to meet you and hear you speak sometime. As you know, I live in your general area.
Thanks, Roger
Hi Lorne, I'd be honored to do a speaking engagement in DC. You can hear an interview I did a few months ago by visited my site, http://michellerosado.com (bottom of the page).
Hey Lorne!
Thanks for the invite. I see you've bounced around looking for a home jobwise in the past as well. I had just over thirty jobs by the time I was 35. Had you witnessed my song and dance routine I put forth at each interview, WE may have been partners! lol I always got the job. I usually did so by lying through my teeth. Minor detail. I always learned the job later and did well.
I do my own thing now, as do you, and thank God! That whole employee thing just never took root with me.
Take care,
Ken
www.ittakesgutstobeme.com
Christina Rowe
Apr 13, 2007
Lorne Epstein
Apr 13, 2007
Alexandra Watson
I'll let you know when I get on Oprah...then you'll have to watch it!
Wishing you much happiness!
Alexandra
Apr 18, 2007
Roger Carr
I love the message you are passing to young college students. They should stay true to their purpose and passions when searching for a job. Do you have a speaking schedule posted somewhere? I would love to meet you and hear you speak sometime. As you know, I live in your general area.
Thanks, Roger
May 20, 2007
Cristina Andersson
Thank you for inviting me to your network. I watched your video. You are a great speaker.
May 21, 2007
Cristina Andersson
I fixed the link, thanks! www.develor.fi if you have time have a look also at: http://www.myspace.com/cristinaandersson
Blessings
Cristina
May 21, 2007
Monica M. Martin
M.
May 22, 2007
Jen Blackert
So nice to hear some wonderful feedback. I appreciate it.
Jen Blackert
May 24, 2007
Monica M. Martin
A fine weekend to you both.
Cheers,
M.
May 25, 2007
Michelle Rosado
Jun 26, 2007
Sylvia Dickey Smith
Jun 26, 2007
Ken Jensen
Thanks for the invite. I see you've bounced around looking for a home jobwise in the past as well. I had just over thirty jobs by the time I was 35. Had you witnessed my song and dance routine I put forth at each interview, WE may have been partners! lol I always got the job. I usually did so by lying through my teeth. Minor detail. I always learned the job later and did well.
I do my own thing now, as do you, and thank God! That whole employee thing just never took root with me.
Take care,
Ken
www.ittakesgutstobeme.com
Jul 6, 2007
N.W. Smith
Jul 7, 2007
PulpStar
Jul 11, 2007
Kathryne Kennedy
Jul 24, 2007
PulpStar
Jul 25, 2007
Sandra Shelton
Jul 25, 2007