5 Reasons TOP Candidates Won’t be Joining YOUR Team*
As the economy in general and the job market in particular continue to improve, albeit slowly in some market sectors, there is a steady (and growing!) demand for TOP performing candidates by companies that are leaders in their industries—and want to stay in that position.
In an effort not only to stay competitive in the …
How to Become More Influential Around the Office
Have you ever noticed that well-respected and influential people around the office walk an emotional and behavioral tightrope?
Seemingly effortlessly, they exercise the ability to be accommodating when necessary, yet strong and assertive when it counts.
Since they operate in accordance with a given situation, these individuals are more likely to obtain the status, pay, …
Employment Dynamic Has Shifted: Understand Benefits of ‘The Alliance’
Companies are in constant competition to attract and retain talented employees. One dynamic which challenges todays workplace is the flawed relationship between employers and employees. Many new and successful companies assert that this is because the relationship is based on an outdated model. The older model is a throwback to a more stable time when …
Intentions are Important, but Results get Counted
How many times have you said or heard … “But, their intentions were good”
Did you immediately assume whatever they attempted was a failed effort?
Did you think that a giving something “the old college try” is good enough?
Usually when I hear the words “their intentions were good” I start to think … uh …
How to Overcome Office Politics
You’re sitting in the breakroom enjoying your lunch when you overhear your coworker talking about your boss getting fired because he lied to his supervisor. As you listen closely to the conversation, you find the story hard to believe. After lunch, you decide to confront your boss about the situation, and it turns out, it …
Why Your Boss Probably Hates You
As a career coach specializing in communication, I’m presented with a wide spectrum of work stories. Some end in, “I don’t know why my boss hates me.” Variations on this are:
My supervisor hates me The project manager hates me The recruiter seemed to hate me Everybody at work hates meOf course, hate is …
Innovate, Disrupt, Commercialize – Not Necessarily in that Order
There isn’t much new under the sun. However, there are a lot of things that haven’t been commercialized effectively.
What? You might be thinking there are countless things that have yet to be discovered and developed. And I completely agree. In fields ranging from Agri-Business to Robotics to Zero Gravity research there are many, many …
5 Tips for Making More Effective Meetings
Many of us attended so many unproductive meetings or meetings we don’t even know why we are there for. Unfortunately, we cannot avoid making meetings altogether because a successful business needs brainstorming, discussion and an open-dialog among others. However, we can make meetings more effective. In order to increase efficiency and not to waste everyone’s …
Branding Mistakes to Avoid
Branding is an important component to business success. But too often, business owners leave branding to chance or don’t direct their branding efforts. Here are some common branding mistakes and what to do about them.
No Defined Brand MessageBranding often gets confused with taglines and logos, but these aren’t brands, they’re representations of a …
Strategies to Increase Need for Services
Selling services can be the most frustrating occupation ever conceived if you aren’t making sales. In fact, it can make one feel quite inadequate. Instead of letting emotion take control, use analytical review to turn the situation around. Simple corrective actions may make a huge difference. Here is a quick example:
1. Become familiar with …