Tag: soft skills

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Why a Bowling Pin Boy Beats an MBA

Millennials are getting a bad reputation for helicopter parents, ADD and lack of commitment at work. Plenty of Millennials disprove that stereotype. However, almost every employer and manager I speak with – some Millennials themselves – worry aloud about the work ethic and engagement of this generation as a whole.

In Sunday’s New York Times, …

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Personal Branding Weekly – Are You Blowing the Referral Process?

You don’t have to be a small business owner to value referrals. Individuals, professionals, executives and job seekers can also benefit from a referral. A referral is when someone lends their reputation and credibility to you by connecting you with someone who knows, likes and trusts them or by being a third party who validates …

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What’s Irritating to Others When Using Video?

In recent years I’ve polled hundreds of people about their work in the digital age. This week, it’s what’s irritating about video?

When people:

Don’t acknowledge others on the other side of the monitor. Constantly look bored or continuously check their cellphone. Don’t speak up. Use cellphones to call which is usually a poorer connection.…
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