Mixed Messages Cause Confusion & Drama in Many Workplaces
“There is no confusion, I was quite clear!”
So proclaimed my client in a conversation last summer as I was helping evaluate the under-performance of an employee recently transferred to a new role.
My client made this claim when I brought to his attention that his employee told me he was confused by what was …
Personal Branding Weekly –Firm, Fair and Consistent
Special favors are always tough. They either erode your personal brand or put a finer point to it.
At the age of 21 years old, I became a manager leading a team of 50+ people with four mid-level managers who reported directly to me. I was gifted some sage advice from a senior manager who …
Becoming a Leader at Work
Most of us strive to become leaders. We want to do something great, be respected by our peers, make more money and acquire more responsibility. Overall, we want to make a difference at our job. However, most of us simply don’t know the proper way to gain heightened respect, confidence and admiration from those whom …
Research Your Target List – The Targeted Job Search
Research your target list.
This is the third in the series on the Targeted Job Search.
If you have not already read the previous posts, please do that now:
Target the Company and Quit Chasing the Job Building your Target List – The Targeted Job SearchStep #2 in this process is to properly research …
5 Things To Know Before Accepting A Job Offer
Whether you’re starting your career or looking to improve your present one, you need to start looking out for yourself. After all, if you’re not for yourself, who will look out for you? But on the other hand if you’re only out for yourself, what kind of person are you? The wisdom behind these questions …
How to Repair a Tarnished Brand
It takes years to build a reputable brand; one that people trust and talk about positively. Unfortunately, a brand image can be ruined in an instant. Just ask Paula Deen or Mike Jeffries, CEO of Abercrombie & Fitch, whose careless remarks sparked outrage and damaged their otherwise positive images. It’s Murphy’s Law that says things …
3 Tips to Get a Recruiter’s Attention
Finding a job is a job in itself and to succeed at finding work, one thing I would HIGHLY suggest is that you release any sense of entitlement. One very hard truth that some have not learned is that recruiters do NOT work for you. They are looking out for themselves and are not being …
13 Questions You Should Ask When Developing Your Personal Brand
What is the #1 question I should ask myself as I try to figure out what my personal brand stands for?
The following answers are provided by the Young Entrepreneur Council (YEC), an invite-only organization comprised of the world’s most promising young entrepreneurs. In partnership with Citi, YEC recently launched StartupCollective, a free virtual mentorship …
The Response You are Searching for is NO
One of the most difficult words for some people to say has just two letters. Yet, this one word can cause people to wince and feel guilty for saying it. There is no need to feel guilty for saying it if you have a reason. And, there is always a reason for deciding not to …
Seven Reasons Your Employer Is Hurting Your Career
I was recently approached by two different employees of a successful $2B+ Atlanta company. They both were unsatisfied with their career situations and wondering if they should look for better opportunities. Both were very smart, highly motivated, and well accomplished… the type of employees you would likely rank a 9 out of 10. I referred …