Joseph Liu

07/08/2025

"You don’t have to become someone you’re not. You can be a kind leader. A curious thinker. A calm presence. In fact, that’s often what helps you stand out." An important reminder from from Tania Cuturi about the importance of being authentic to who you are.

Five powerful lessons I learned during my finance career—from burnout and validation traps to the power of emotional intelligence at work.

05/08/2025

Recently, I've been on the receiving end of people showing up late to meetings. Everyone runs late sometimes, but if you're chronically late, you can be sure this pattern won't go unnoticed but the other person. Even though we live in an age where you can easily communicate a last-minute schedule change, being punctual is a way of fully respecting another person's time.

What have been your recent experiences with people running late or changing plans on you at the last minute for 1-on-1 meetings? Leave your comment below. I'd be curious if you've noticed an increase in chronic tardiness lately.

📄Read more about why this has been on my mind in my latest Forbes article.

Thanks to Nick Leighton, Mariah Grumet Humbert, Christine Haas, Christine Haas, Hayley Dawson, and Michelby Whitehead for sharing your expert views on this topic.

Repeatedly not showing up on time will erode your professional reputation and lead others to feel you aren't respectful of their time

04/08/2025

Have you ever considered pivoting into a completely different career? If you're like most people (including me), you may not have the luxury of suddenly making a huge, risky leap. But you can take small steps to move toward doing work you find more meaningful and energizing.

📄Read my thoughts on what it takes to make a career change, featured in this SUCCESS Magazine article by Kristen Tribe
https://www.success.com/pivot-into-a-second-career/

Ken Griffey Jr. successfully transitioned from baseball star to professional photographer. Here’s how you can make a similar career change. | SUCCESS

04/08/2025

Have you ever considered pivoting into a totally different career? if you're like most people (including me), you may not have the luxury of just suddenly making a big, risky leap. But you can take small steps to find more meaningful and energizing work.
📄Read my thoughts on what it takes to make a career change in SUCCESS Magazine
https://www.success.com/pivot-into-a-second-career/

Ken Griffey Jr. successfully transitioned from baseball star to professional photographer. Here’s how you can make a similar career change. | SUCCESS

02/08/2025

I'm working on an article for Forbes on the importance of punctuality. If you're a professional etiquette or personal branding expert, I'd welcome your input. Please respond directly to my Featured media call-out below. Thanks!

Professional etiquette experts on the importance of punctuality We all understand the importance of being on time to company and team meetings, but what about showing up on time to informal coffee chats, informational interviews, catch-ups with former colleagues, informal Zoom meetings, or even phon...

01/08/2025

Thinking of starting your own podcast but not sure which microphones and equipment to use? Sonorous Laboratory outlines solid options for any budget. I can personally attest to the Samson Q2U mic they mention, which I used for the first 6 seasons of my Career Relaunch podcast podcast.

31/07/2025

Taking control of your career narrative is especially important when making a professional transition. In this clip from the Northern Virginia Economic Development Alliance's panel, "How to Own Your Story in a New Industry," hosted by John Jacobs, I explained why the first person you need to convince of your worth is yourself.

📺Watch full discussion: https://youtu.be/V4KEPpBq-zg

30/07/2025

I'll be in Chicago Aug 5-11, visiting some good friends from my Northwestern University days. If you're around and feel like meeting up while I'm in town, DM me!

28/07/2025

When sharing your desired target role with others, specificity goes a long way, even (and especially) if you're unsure what you want to do next. Try to convey exactly what you're seeking, which increases the chance of coming to mind if and when a relevant role arises.

I shared these perspectives on personal branding and effective communication when job hunting on this panel hosted by John Jacobs, for the Northern Virginia Economic Development Alliance's "Own Your Story in a New Industry" panel alongside Kathleen A. Duffy and Paula Caligiuri, PhD.
📺Watch clip: https://youtube.com/shorts/NNdyrYlIS_8

🎯 Career Strategy: Balancing Focus & Openness for Your Next Role📺 A Snippet from .Series by NOVA EDAWhen you're not exactly sure what’s next in yo...

24/07/2025

If you're feeling stuck in your career, instead of trying to analyze your way toward the answer of what to do next (what I often do!), try serving others. Whether it's mentoring, contributing, or sharing a skill, small acts of service can uncover clues about your next career move.

📄Read how helping others can inform your career transition in my latest Forbesrbes article:

Feeling stuck in your career and unsure where to go from here? Shift your focus from yourself to serving others, which can uncover clues to your next career move.

23/07/2025

Handing over projects you care deeply about to others is challenging, but when other experts and specialists can step in, you might be surprised by the results. Matt Oliver, founder of Oliver Co., explains the importance of stepping aside, relinquishing control, and delegating when you want to start a new chapter in your career.

🎧 Hear my full chat with Matt about his entrepreneurial journey on this month's Career Relaunch® podcast: https://pod.fo/e/2f3e02

22/07/2025

I had the chance to join Alex Young, host of the Favourite Positions podcast, to discuss a range of personal branding topics, including career transitions, public speaking, and networking as part of her "Work in Progress" series.

Our full discussion will be released soon, but in the meantime, I'd recommend checking out Alex's show to hear some interesting insights on job recruitment, flexible working, and the future of work:
https://www.favouritepositions.com/podcast