3 Things Retirees Who Find Purpose Do Differently Are you within 5-10 years of retirement (or already there) and wondering what your life will actually look like when work is no longer your structure? In my book Always Employed , I share the story of a woman named Halima who survived the Somali genocide, lost her children, and rebuilt her life in a completely new country. And despite everything she endured... she didn't stop! Today, she continues working well into her 80s. Wh

January had momentum. The goals were clear. The strategy sounded strong. But now, we are entering the final month of the 1st quarter, and many leaders like you are realizing something uncomfortable: The goals that felt exciting in January are no longer driving daily decisions. Honestly, this happens in organizations of every size. Not because leaders do not care, but because alignment slips when goals are not actively reinforced throughout each quarter. The good news? You st

If Employee Appreciation Day came and went quickly last week, you are not alone. The real opportunity for leaders is turning appreciation into a year-round strategy. Every year, companies celebrate Employee Appreciation Day with catered lunches, small gifts to administrators, or a quick thank-you email. These are great, but employees can tell the difference between an appreciation moment versus a culture. If you want to retain great people don't rely on a single day to show g

Rejection Isn’t the End. It’s a Transition. Do you keep hearing this? “Thank you for your interest… we’ve decided to go in another direction.” If you’re in the middle of a job search, you’ve probably seen that sentence more times than you care to count. And here’s what I want you to hear clearly: Rejection does not mean you’re unqualified. It means you’re in transition. As a former HR Director and career coach who has worked with thousands of professionals, I’ve seen how repe

Extending MLK's Vision for Work in a Changing Economy As we close out this week in honor of MLK Day, it’s clear that what we are witnessing today is not a failure of Martin Luther King Jr.’s vision for employment, but its unfinished work . His leadership named injustice clearly and called institutions, governments, and faith communities to account. As the nature of work has changed, the barriers to employment have also shifted—becoming quieter, more internal, and harder to na

Do you have big plans for your career—but no clear plan for how to get there? You’re not alone. I work with job seekers every day who have vision, ambition, and drive—but no real strategy. Many end up applying to everything, hoping something sticks. That approach often leads to burnout, missed opportunities, and frustration. There’s a better way to plan— even when you don’t have the full picture yet . Take a Lesson From the Ant In Scripture, wisdom doesn’t always come from gr

Competitive HR strategies to find the ideal candidate. Are you losing the war for talent? Is your leadership team spending up to 25 hours...

In my early 20s, I was determined to find the master formula for life. From choosing a major, to finding the right job opportunity, I...

Are you a company with a great team, but want to deepen their professional development? Yes, the mentorship, the buddy or sherpa system...

If you feel stuck in your search or with the current state of your work team and don't know what pathway to take, you are right where you...

Hi! My name is Lauren Brockett, the founder of Always Employed, LLC. I started this company in 2022 to coach individuals seeking new...