Abel Consulting Blog

What makes a leader, a leader?  Ask ten different people and you’ll get ten different answers. Here’s one list of potent leadership traits I borrowed from Harvard Business Review that makes a lot of sense to me. It lists five emotional intelligence traits effective...

You’re ready to hire. You conduct a search on your Google Drive and find the last job description you used for this role.  Copy.  Paste. Or. What about trying something new? Like... 💡 Describing a “day in the life” on the job 💡 Using a storytelling...

Some of us were born to video interview. Others could use some practice.  If you’re in the latter camp, here are a few important tips before you launch Zoom or Skype or another tool du jour for your next job interview on screen. Overall: Smile and be engaging.  Be...

“Find your passion” has long been a rallying cry for professionals.  As conventional wisdom would have it, to be happy and successful in life, it’s really the only thing you need. “But Howard, what if I don’t have one single passion?” This is a really good question!...

By now, we’ve all heard countless anecdotal tales of how being captive at home during the pandemic increased worker productivity.  In my current role as President of Abel Consulting & Executive Search, I hear my share.  A lot of companies have permanently shifted...

What separates the dreamers from the doers? Warren Buffet says there are 4 “common sense” practices that are still not “common practice” for everyone. Pick your friends wisely Go to bed a little smarter each day Improve your communication skills Say no Inc. Magazine...