Dan TroupJul 22, 20213 minGrit and the First-Generation College StudentIn my work as a career coach, I have the privilege to work with first-generation college students. I don’t use the word “privilege”...
Dan TroupJul 22, 20212 minLinkedIn Networking: Don’t Be A StrangerIn 1977, Billy Joel released one of his most famous songs The Stranger. The song opens with the lyrics: Well, we all have a face That we...
Dan TroupJul 22, 20213 minThe Most Important Building on CampusWhen I arrived on the Cornell University campus some 40 years ago, one of my first challenges was to find my way around without getting...
Dan TroupJul 22, 20213 minWhat can we learn from a young man who walked 20 miles for his 1st day on the job? A lot of lessons!By now, I am certain that many of you have seen the viral video and story of Walter Carr. He is the young college student whose car broke...