Many people struggle when asked to describe their professional value. They often deflect to evidence like job promotions or success data in their resumes. It’s easy to define our value by what we’ve been hired to do. But, those are limiting and they don’t tell the whole story. Your most powerful career assets may be hiding in plain sight. These are your superpowers, or your aptitudes. They are your natural ways of thinking, problem solving, envisioning strategies, seeing gaps, connecting...

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While a big part of the summer season is about slowing down to recharge and relax, it also creates space for something equally valuable: time to think, reset, explore and build momentum for your career. No matter what stage you are in you career, you may want to put aside some of your summer to build a strategic runway for your next move. Here are some thoughts for different kinds of professionals to consider as they make their plans. Students: Summer Is Where Great College Essays Begin If...