Job Hunting Mistakes: Why Passion May Be a Problem When Finding New $100K+ Executive Opportunities

Anna is a client of mine who, after 25 years init as a code word to say we want to do
her field, is tired of the work. It is boring and justsomething interesting in our next role.
doesn't get her juices going. She wants to strikeAnd that's where I begin to have a problem.
out onto a new path or she wants to doSince 2002, I conduct close to 300 free, no
something important and make a contribution.obligation, 30-minute Strategy Sessions in a single
"Karen, I just want to be passionate about what Iyear. I really enjoy doing them because each
do. I am so tired of working so hard and notsituation is unique and different. Together, we
getting any recognition," she exclaimed.brainstorm about how to approach a career or
Can you relate?job search with fresh and insightful ideas, always
Often we use the word "passion" to describelooking to significantly improve your results right
what we want in our next position. Usually we useaway.