Recent Career Articles
Set them up for professional—and personal—success. Whether your children will grow up to be entrepreneurs or to work for someone else, teaching kids early about business helps them establish valuable skills that can serve them in both their professional and personal...
National Small Business Week recognizes the hard work, ingenuity, and dedication of America’s small businesses, and celebrates their contributions to the economy. West Michigan thrives because of the many small businesses that choose to call the region home. We truly...
When I joined Inforum as President and CEO in January, one of the first things I did was travel to Grand Rapids, where I was invited to speak with the Rotary Club. I immediately felt welcomed—and that didn’t surprise me. Grand Rapids is known for being open,...
For most of my life, survival shaped my definition of success. When you have lived through addiction, trauma, and profound loss—including the loss of a child—success becomes very small, very immediate, and very practical. It meant staying sober. Getting out of bed....
When you’re a business leader or entrepreneur, the importance of the success of your business is felt in an all-encompassing way. Because of this, it’s rational to understand why some leaders want to have their hands in every single aspect of the business. But at what...
Even the best hiring teams make mistakes. You can have a detailed interview process, glowing references, and great chemistry in the room, only to find that a few months later, your new leader just isn’t working out. When a leadership hire misses the mark, the impact...
As we enter 2026, I’m still reflecting on the West Michigan November Capstone dinner, where we celebrated 20 years of West Michigan’s membership in Inforum. More than 600 people joined us at the JW Marriott to commemorate the occasion and hear leadership insights from...
We all know the importance of networking. But it can sometimes feel like a heavy lift, given the demands of our jobs and personal lives. What if you could combine making new connections and becoming more deeply immersed in your field, or learning about another?...
The workforce has always evolved, but never quite like this. For the first time in history, organizations are navigating five generations working side by side. Those generations include Traditionalists, Baby Boomers, Generation X, Millennials, and Generation Z. This...
At Inforum, my job is to help us achieve our mission of accelerating careers for women. We do that by providing opportunities to meet professionals in a wide range of industries, job titles, and career stages. One of the most rewarding parts of my job is...