Communication Chaos
With all the communication tools available to us there is still massive mutual mystification when it comes to clearly understanding each other. Many factors contribute to that, not the least being the languages people speak in our diverse workforce. A US Census report on findings from 2009-2013 found that sixty million American’s speak languages other …
How To Establish Your Personal Brand As A LinkedIn Influencer
Building a personal brand comes through through increased visibility online and establishing yourself as a leader in your industry. One of the best ways to achieve this is to create compelling content that is shared on social media. LinkedIn is a top spot for professionals, and allows for your articles to get more traction.
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Personal Brands – Dress to Impress Not Dress for Success
Listening to a co-worker, Kristen, she shared, “Growing up, I was a lucky child. I had parents that never forced me into a role. They regularly taught me to be happy and to love myself no matter what others would think. But, more importantly, they instilled in me the fact that books cannot be judged …
The Benefits of Working with a Career Coach
I received a phone call from someone asking me whether I’m a career coach or a career counselor. I reversed the question to see whether the caller knows the distinction between the two terms. As expected, the caller did not. But that caller was not in the minority, because almost everyone uses the two terms …
Now It’s Time To Show Your Character(s) On Twitter
In case you missed it, a certain corner of the social media world experienced an influx of joy, celebratory actions and a splash of a surprise this week when Twitter announced changes to the way we will tweet.
When news of new ways around Twitter’s 140-character limit were announced, people rejoiced, screamed emphatically, and waved …
How You Engage Will Influence Your Results
The way in which we communicate affects all areas of our life. It is the basis for others to determine your sincerity and if they believe you may be trusted. It becomes the test for whether one should proceed in developing solid relationships with you on either a personal or business matter.
Observed Communication:
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Shattering Seven Mentorship Myths
As the workplace becomes more diversified with varying ages, cultures, and beliefs, the arsenal of tools at your disposal to become the best person you can be expands. While some of the tools are newer, some have been around for some time.
Mentoring is one of them!
It may seem like an old-school concept, but …
Working for a Startup vs. a Corporation
Both types of companies have advantages and disadvantages. Below you can have a look at them.
Corporations:
Corporate companies provide a safer environment. They are financially secure so you can be sure that you will receive your paycheck every month. You have a defined job role. Everybody knows their responsibilities. Therefore, it is enough to…
International Personal Bonding
There is about a 100 percent possibility that in the course of your day you will be communicating with someone from a different country who has had a different cultural upbringing and who speaks a different first language than you do.
As one of my coaching clients explained, “I was with team members on a …
How to Run a Successful Internship Program
At their best, internships provide students with invaluable experience working alongside professionals in a “real” business. Yet they remain the butt of many jokes and the bane of many managers’ existence.
If the thought of some snot-nosed 20-year-old cramming your office, needing something to do to stay busy is annoying – well, I have the …