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Three Shifts That Instantly Free Up Mental Energy

By Janyne Peek Emsick

By: Dr. Janyne Peek Emsick, founder of Your Executive Coach The most expensi ...

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The Curse of Longevity: “We’ve Always Done It That Way”

By Debbie Taylor

Longevity in a role, on a team, or within an organization is often celebrated, ...

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You Have a Skills Gap. Now What?

By Debbie Taylor

At some point, it becomes clear.  The industry has evolved. The ro ...

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The Intentional Impact Framework

By Debbie Taylor

Most change efforts do not fail in execution. They fail in diagnosis. Lea ...

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When a Search Stalls: What Prolonged Hiring Really Signals

By Debbie Taylor

A search that stretches beyond nine months is rarely just about a lac ...

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The Talent Risk & Readiness Framework

By Debbie Taylor

Most organizations do not have a hiring problem. They have a timing problem. ...

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The Intentionality of Change: Why 2026 Can’t Be a Reactive Year

By Debbie Taylor

I just returned from the National Railroad Construction and Maintenance Associa ...

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The Leadership Interview Guide

By Debbie Taylor

The best leadership interviews do not rely on intuition alone. They rely on ...

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Authority vs. Influence: Why Modern Leadership Requires a Different Playbook

By Debbie Taylor

Every so often, I speak with a leader who feels stuck—not because they lack s ...

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Career Break: Good Hire or Disaster?

By Debbie Taylor

Ten plus years ago, when I returned to the workforce after a decade-long career ...

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What caused Chicago’s transit funding crisis—and what could fix it?

By Debbie Taylor

"As the Chicagoland region faces what many call a “fiscal cliff” for public ...

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The Great Paradox: Navigating the Line Between Stability and Stagnation

By Debbie Taylor

In my years as an executive search consultant, I’ve seen the transportation i ...

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What to Do with All the Job Huggers

By Debbie Taylor

"It didn’t take very long for companies to go from having employees who would ...

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Warren Buffett just told CNBC his plan for trains. The stocks are moving

By Debbie Taylor

"Warren Buffett is not in the market to buy another railroad but he met wi ...

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The Hidden Strength in Creating Options

By Debbie Taylor

The fall conference season is here, and with it comes the familiar hum of conve ...

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Layoffs or Labor Shortage? Here’s What We See From the Front Lines (It’s Not Either/Or)

By Debbie Taylor

I’ve been hearing the same question over and over lately—from hiring manage ...

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7 Steps for Navigating Your Next Chapter After a Layoff

By Debbie Taylor

In an ever-changing industry, career transitions are becoming more common. At T ...

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Voices of the Industry – Paul Tonsager, Integrated Multimodal Solutions

By Debbie Taylor

By: Paul Tonsager, Integrated Multimodal Solutions Over three decades in rai ...

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5 Ways to Stay Energized at Work During the Summer

By Debbie Taylor

The warmer months mean vacations and other distractions, but they also could of ...

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A Comprehensive Assessment of America’s Infrastructure

By Debbie Taylor

America’s infrastructure is the foundation on which our national economy, glo ...

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Making the Most of a Mid-Career Transition: What’s Next is Up to You

By Debbie Taylor

If you’re a mid-career or even a more senior professional working in transpor ...

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Turning Chaos into a Competitive Advantage

By Debbie Taylor

Let’s be honest— “normal” isn’t coming back. Whatever normal was or i ...

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Lateral Moves – Yes, They are Important in Every Career

By Debbie Taylor

In over 13 years of recruiting top talent in Rail and Transportation—from sup ...

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AAR June Rail Industry Overview

By Debbie Taylor

The June 2025 Rail Industry Overview from the Association of American Railroads ...

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Required Skills For 2030: What Will Matter, Why, and How to Learn it Now,

By Debbie Taylor

In an industry that's always moving forward, the skills that define success are ...

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Transloading 101

By Debbie Taylor

https://youtu.be/JXGYfmSQmOM?si=nt1cqhyKMuYQHkjq ...

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History of Transportation Technology

By Debbie Taylor

https://youtu.be/nXYZvmG3xyg?si=-ei-P5mhgpNdBnLd ...

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Beyond The Tracks: How The Railway Management Certificate Program Is Shaping the Future of Rail Leadership

By Debbie Taylor

By: Val Kucherenko By the time Terry Hartwig from The Belt Railway ...

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Closing the Skills Gap: Why Young People Are Choosing Skilled Trades Over Traditional Careers

By Debbie Taylor

A 2024 report from home services app Thumbtack found that 55% of Gen Z are co ...

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World’s Most Admired Companies 2025

By Debbie Taylor

"This year’s World's Most Admired Companies use bold innovation practices to ...

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Navigating Change: What Employees Should Do When Their Company Is Up For Sale

By Debbie Taylor

Have you ever received that email or phone call, “did you hear our company is ...

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Navigating Tariff Turbulence: Understanding the Impact on Transportation

By Debbie Taylor

Wow!  What a week in Dallas attending the Southwest Association of Rail Sh ...

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The Great CEO Exodus… Continues

By Debbie Taylor

"A record number of bosses left in January, on the heels of an all-time high se ...

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Everything Employers Should Know About Hiring STEM OPT Employees

By Debbie Taylor

"Hiring an international student can be a great way to bring top talent and cul ...

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How to Survive a Boring Job

By Debbie Taylor

"Many people think of boring jobs as those where you sit around doing nothing, ...

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How Container Ports Work: Logistics of Intermodal Transport

By Debbie Taylor

Have you ever wondered how a shipping container port works? Find out in this vi ...

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Rail Transportation and the U.S. Economy: Fueling Growth, Trade, and Opportunity

By Debbie Taylor

"In 2023, railroads contributed $233.4 billion in total economic output, suppor ...

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5 Ways to Make a Fast Impact at Work

By Debbie Taylor

"Across organizations, managers have put their employees on notice. With revenu ...

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Ace Your Next Interview: The 5 C’s to Success

By Debbie Taylor

Interviews can feel like a high-stakes performance, but they don't have to be d ...

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Interview Preparation Guide: Key Strategies for Success

By Debbie Taylor

Landing an interview is a major win! It means your skills and experience have c ...

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The Power of Continuous Recruiting: Building a Top-Tier Transportation Team

By Debbie Taylor

Imagine a successful sports team. They don't just wait for a player to get inju ...

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TRAIN and SUBWAY | Learn Railway Transport in English | Tram, Submarine, Train

By Debbie Taylor

Learn about all types of rail vehicles including subways, trains, and trams ...

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Every Type of Railcar Explained in 15 Minutes

By Debbie Taylor

How many are you aware of? https://youtu.be/psjExhXfvbI?si=lf4zlVmLd_GeEiFY ...

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Why U.S. Freight Trains Are So Much Better Than Passenger Rail

By Debbie Taylor

https://youtu.be/Q79BHfxfaSI?si=FPsolxCXH9ntbMMe The United States lags be ...

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How Shipping Containers control global trade

By Debbie Taylor

Container shipping is responsible for moving 90% of the world’s goods, accord ...

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Why don’t locomotives have tires?

By Debbie Taylor

Friction is the final frontier https://youtu.be/nGhBHrr5CYQ?si=lRAktud93-4j ...

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6 Questions to Ask the Job Interviewer

By Debbie Taylor

"Being curious about a potential employer can not only improve your chances of ...

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How Railroad Crossings Work

By Debbie Taylor

How do they know when a train is on the way? https://youtu.be/9kRJPSVdzlM?s ...

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How to Hire for Emotional Intelligence

By Debbie Taylor

"One of the reasons we see far too little emotional intelligence in the workp ...

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Employees See Middle Managers as an Organization’s Moral Compass

By Debbie Taylor

"Middle managers get a bad rap. Blamed for being bottlenecks, pilloried as bu ...

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5 Things to Do If Your Company Is Sold

By Debbie Taylor

Is your company up for sale?  Is a sale a potential? Here are a few thi ...

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CEOs, Don’t Skip the Networking

By Debbie Taylor

Networking is important for all. Even CEO’s should not skip networking! ...

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Relationships with Discomforting People

By Debbie Taylor

Something to think about ...."Include discomforting people into your relationsh ...

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Job Hopping Part 3: A Strategic Approach to Career Growth

By Debbie Taylor

Navigating Your Career in Transportation: Embracing Change and Growth The tr ...

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Job Hopping Part 2: Job Hoppers vs. Growth Enthusiasts: A New Perspective

By Debbie Taylor

If you're a hiring manager, you've likely encountered resumes with multiple job ...

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Job Hopping Part 1: Why Job Hopping is Essential for Personal Growth 

By Debbie Taylor

Careers are no longer defined by staying at one company for decades. The tradit ...

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Building Strong Relationships for Lasting Partnerships

By Debbie Taylor

Finding the right talent who fits your company's needs and unique culture can f ...

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Competitive, world-class organizations have talent identification as a #1 Job Priority for the entire leadership team

By Debbie Taylor

Globally the most competitive businesses, who attract top talent are in a const ...

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Hiring after Covid – some things have changed but much has stayed the same!

By Debbie Taylor

Hiring in the past 24 months has come full circle – intentional to crazed to ...

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What is your Word for 2024?

By Debbie Taylor

What is your word for 2024? A word of the Year is your constant - yet gentle ...

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