5 Questions to ask before starting a corporate blog
One of the most common things I hear from people is … Should I start a blog?
There is no simple answer.
However, over the years I have boiled down my thinking to 5 things to consider before starting a (corporate) blog.
Note: I put the word “corporate” in parentheses. A personal and corporate blog …
Which Path Appeals to You?
What if…?
The lack of time to get everything done, myriad of special requests, and the need to do extra research will sometimes put us in a tailspin. What if a routine commitment suddenly required hours of research without extra income – would you politely decline or accept the responsibility?
This type of decision is …
Eliminate Excruciating Problems Fast With 1 Simple Rhyme
You know how badly you need some go-to life hacks that really work.
We all do. We need super effective strategies that don’t involve buying one more app, signing up for a new dashboard or watching instructions on YouTube.
You certainly don’t need to be touted about TaskRabbit or Fiverr or any of these so-called …
To Win New Job, Think, Act Like Top Salesperson
ONCE OUR EXECUTIVE RECRUITING FIRM, The HTW (“Hire to Win”) Group, DECIDES TO PRESENT A CANDIDATE to one of our hiring company clients for an open position, we stress to the candidate that, from that point forward, she needs to consider herself as being in the sales business. The response we typically get? “Oh, my …
5 Reasons Why You Need a Buddy System
If you have ever felt:
Behind on projects Uncertain how to handle delicate situations Caught in the middle of opposing viewpointsThen you may wish to seriously consider the following 5 reasons why you need a buddy system.
Accountability
Boring tasks will keep us from accomplishing our important goals. Accountability is a tough one to …
Questions to Ask Yourself Before Quitting Your Job
Everyone had moments of being fed up with their jobs at some point in their lives. Sure, quitting your job frees you up for a lot of other possibilities but is it really the solution? Are you ready to search for another job or follow your passion to start your own business? Maybe you want …
Does Passion Guarantee Success?
“I always like to look on the optimistic side of life, but I am realistic enough to know that life is a complex matter.” Walt Disney
Have you ever found yourself sitting at a table with someone who only talks about themselves excessively and their theories about life and business are juvenile, overly simplistic and …
What it takes to become an Agile Careerist
Recently I was interviewed about what it means to me to be an Agile Careerist.
A friend I have come to know from the SOBCON events, Marti Konstant, asked me to talk with her for a book she is writing on being an Agile Careerist.
I’ve known Marti for a few years and I like …
Time to Declare Your CAREER Independence?
SINCE I AM WRITING THIS ON THE FOURTH OF JULY I GOT TO THINKING ABOUT THE WHOLE CONCEPT OF INDEPENDENCE, and specifically, about the true meaning behind our country’s Independence Day. It’s not just about the cookouts or the fireworks displays. Nor is it about having another long weekend. Rather, in essence, it’s about how …
7 Ideas to Increase Your Follower Numbers
Working to increase following on social media automatically bring up a few problematic situations:
1. In the early stage of business, it appears as if more people un-follow than follow you – if that’s even possible.
2. Trying to increase numbers is time consuming and detracts from value driven projects.
3. You begin to wonder …