Yes, Education is The Way Forward
Updated October 15, 2019
No matter where you are in your career you know things.
You actually know a lot more than you think.
Sometimes we get down on ourselves for not knowing about X or Y or Z.
The fact is that we know so many things that if we wrote them all down …
Higher Ups Need to Feel Good Too: 3 Steps to Showing Your Boss They’re Appreciated
If you’re like most people, when you put in the hard days at work, achieve fantastic results and go out of your way to be a supportive, positive and engaged part of the team, you like to have your efforts recognized and appreciated. Many companies are quite focused on this aspect of corporate culture these …
Why is Age Discrimination an Issue In Job Search?
Many of my clients are concerned that their older age may be a deterrent to their ability to compete for jobs in the current economic climate. Their concerns are valid.
While age discrimination is illegal, we all know it exists. So, what can a job candidate do about it? Answers can fall into three relevant …
Do You Embrace Change?
It was astonishing to learn that a previously successful speaker could not easily transition to the newer way of doing business. Ironically, the newer way includes being social online, and we all know that is no longer new. You can guess he is rapidly moving backward and doesn’t know what to do.
“Recognizing a problem …
How Branded Vehicles Can Boost Business
Any business, no matter how big or small depends on its marketing ability and advertising. You can have the greatest product, but it’s worthless if people do not know how to find your business. The necessity of brand recognition and expansion plays a major role in successful advertising.
The most successful marketing plans and strategies …
Basic Tech Skills Every Employee Should Know
You don’t need to be a computer scientist in order to be tech literate. There are certain skills every employee regardless of their positions should know in order to use technology efficiently. Below you can find four of them. For some, these skills may seem natural but for others if they are lacking these skills …
5 Steps to Manage Conflict Better
Most people say they hate conflict, yet avoiding it causes more problems. In today’s culturally diverse, multigenerational workforce it’s bound to happen. Conflicts can be frequent, often petty, and very costly between people speaking different languages, from different generations, and having different religious beliefs and cultural norms. Tempers flare and regrettable things are said.
You …
Discover How to Best Connect with Online Influencers for Your Brand
High level influencer connections can help your personal brand connect with the right prospects, which can increase your visibility and sales online.
How can you connect with leaders in your industry? By seeking the right relationships with individuals and business leaders who are active and interested in what you have to offer. Daily interactions can …
No One Makes Time…
How many times have you heard …
Sorry, I just can’t find the time.
Or, something like that.
Guess What?
No one finds time. No one makes time.
You prioritize time.
Show me your calendar and I’ll tell you what you prioritize
This is an old adage that I believe becomes more and more true …
What Does It Really Take to Get a Job?
Itzhak Perlman was interviewed by Charlie Rose, who asked Perlman what he looks for when selecting those few special Juilliard School students he wishes to work with. Years before, he himself was a student at Juilliard. “Is it skills or talent?” Rose asked. Perlman’s answer was that talent is not easily defined and that certainly …