Why You Need to Have Friends at Work
Some employers think that if their employees become friends at work, their productivity will decrease and they will work less. Actually, it is the opposite. Having friends at work is beneficial both for the employer and you, the employee. Many of you work at least 8 hours a day and see the same people every …
It’s Not Brian Williams’ Fault: Bosses Enabled Poor Behavior
It’s not Brian Williams Fault!
The situation NBC News finds itself in with the Brian Williams’ truth stretching scandal isn’t the anchorman’s fault.
It really isn’t.
I’m not saying that Williams is not responsible for his behavior and shouldn’t take responsibility for his actions.
I’m not saying he turn into the 70s comedian Flip Wilson …
Writing Your Own Mock Recommendation Can Get You Hired
Try not to become a person of success, but rather try to become a person of value. ~Albert Einstein
The process of writing your own letter of recommendation could actually help you gain clarity on your strengths and how they apply to your perspective new employer. A great letter of recommendation showcases a clear story …
Developing New Habits for Success
Aristotle is quoted as saying, “We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence, then, is not an act, but a habit.” But those habits can work in reverse, in which they work against excellence instead of for it. In essence, where you are in your life is the result of what you do or don’t do …
Convert Social Media Leads into Sales for Your Personal Brand
In the era of online networking it is important to make meaningful connections to make your personal brand stand out.
In order to attract new leads you need to be an active user on one the most powerful social networks, LinkedIn.
How can your personal brand bring attract more connections on this premier online networking …
Don’t Prolong the Rejection
Sometimes we don’t want to put our art out there for fear of it being rejected.
That was the case with Jeff Kinney.
He is the author and creator of the “Diary of a Wimpy Kid” series of bestselling books.
After a successful stint at drawing a comic strip for his college newspaper he found …
Invest in Yourself
This week a new client came into my office and wrote me a check for several thousand dollars. They could have taken the money and gone on vacation, paid it down on a new car, or bought a new piece of furniture. Instead, they chose to invest in themselves to develop a clear career roadmap …
Can a ‘Headhunter’ Help You? Maybe, Maybe Not.
When you hear the term “headhunter” what is the first thing that comes to mind? How would you describe what you think a headhunter is, what role he or she plays in the job market? Chances are, if you’re at all like the typical job hunter, here is probably how you would describe a headhunter:…
Are You Media Social?
Many people don’t realize how different the job search of today is from the job search of not even a few years ago. Many others find it difficult to learn about today’s different kind of search and therefore shove the issue to their back burner, planning to deal with it later—if they do at all. …
Package Business, Joy, and Community
Those driven to excel in their original endeavor find that they need to undertake much complementary education to obtain a broader perspective. Ultimately they are able to provide more insightful help to their clientele and communities.
However, it is most likely that the original idea is what the successful enjoy doing most or what holds …