Ever stood at the helm of your own creation, surrounded by people who trust your vision, while a voice inside whispers, “You have no idea what you’re doing”? Welcome to the world of Imposter Syndrome – my constant companion throughout 26 years of entrepreneurship. When I launched pdxMindShare with nothing but determination and a hunch […]
Category: Career Tips
Cutting the Cost of Confusion: Eliminate the High Price of the Failure to Communicate
In the lightspeed world of technology startups and commercialization, confusion is more than just a hurdle—it’s a critical threat that can stifle innovation, delay product launches, and erode trust with both customers and investors. Whether it’s an unclear product message, a misaligned team, or a complex user interface, confusion can silently kill momentum and drain […]
Kent Lewis, Anvil & pdxMindShare Founder, Shares Career Resources
Since 1999, I’ve helped students and professionals build their careers through pdxMindShare. I never turn down a coffee meeting to learn individuals’ stories and goals and offer my advice and experience. While long overdue, I felt it was time to create a blog post incorporating helpful links to those looking to enhance their careers in […]
Smash The Funnel: A Book Summary for Sales Professionals and Business Executives
As a member of the Portland Chapter of Entrepreneurs’ Organization, I participate in a book club. This quarter’s book is “Smash the Funnel” by Eric Keiles and Mike Lieberman. For those not lucky enough to have a copy on hand, or lack the time to read the book before we discuss it as a group, […]
Creating Effective Stay Interviews to Improve Employee Engagement and Retention
Employee engagement and retention are both costly and common among organizations. Fortunately, there is one affordable and effective strategy companies can implement proven to dramatically increase both employee retention and engagement: stay interviews. Stay interviews are structured conversations between managers and their direct reports to understand what motivates employees to stay with the company. They […]
One Way Your Company is Currently Failing with Employee Engagement
Curating a compelling employee experience has been an obsession of mine since selling my business in 2022. Since then, I’ve identified Why Your Company Needs a Comprehensive Employee and Customer Experience Plan and created a roadmap for Auditing the employee journey. I’ve also helped entrepreneurs and business leaders Learn how to increase company revenue, profit […]
Navigating the Job Market in 2024: Best Practices for Success
Securing a job in 2024 requires a strategic approach that aligns with the dynamic nature of the contemporary job market. As technology advances and the global economy undergoes transformations, job seekers must adapt and embrace new best practices to stand out in a competitive landscape. This article outlines key strategies for navigating the job search […]
How to craft a resume that performs well with HR software filters
In today’s job market, having an impressive resume is crucial for getting your foot in the door. However, with the rise of applicant tracking systems and AI resume screening, crafting a resume that will make it past the initial filters is becoming increasingly challenging. According to studies, over 75% of resumes submitted online are filtered […]
Professional Networking Tips for College Graduates
As a proud alumni of Western Washington University’s College of Business and Economics, I’ve remained active as an advisory board member for the Marketing Department. While I’ve shared career advice and marketing tips with students as a guest speaker in the past, I was recently asked to share my thoughts about networking as part of […]
Understand and Overcome Blockers and Filters for Leadership Success
Who you are today is based on every thought, feeling and experience you’ve had in your life up until this point. All these experiences build the lenses through which you see the world. These lenses can empower us and help us achieve our goals or they can limit us and keep us small. As a […]
