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- Change Your Hat, Change Your Life - by Submitted on Apr 22, 2009 from Neil TepperA client had hired me to help her get control of her business life, which was causing her great stress. At the time, she was Executive Vice President of Franchising for one of the largest fast-food companies in the world. A seasoned professional in the industry, with proven talents in ...
Views: 1927 - Transforming Your Workplace - by Submitted on Sep 05, 2014 from Ariel and Shya KaneIf you want to be happy and satisfied, it is important that you investigate how it is that you relate to your world, your workplace and to yourself. The Workplace as a Gateway to the Moment Let's look at the workplace to access how you relate to your life. By and large, most people spend ...
Views: 1513(7 votes) - But I Want to Be An Artist! An excerpt from Being Here, Modern Day Tales of Enlightenment - by Submitted on Sep 05, 2014 from Ariel and Shya KaneOne fall, my husband, Shya and I held one of our business courses called "Transformation in the Workplace," in New York City. Folks from all different fields were there to discover what it takes to experience wellbeing on the job, and how to effectively communicate. As the weekend progressed, we ...
Views: 1606(7 votes) - Fighting Overwhelm - by Submitted on Apr 22, 2009 from Gail McMeekinWe are living in a time of unprecedented choices and a myriad of new options. Many of my clients are asking me: "Do I need a blog?" "Should I join Facebook or Linked In?" "How does online marketing work?" "What kinds of products should I create? "How do I best use my creative energy?" These are ...
Views: 1048 - How to Stay Focused on Financial/Career Wins - by Submitted on Apr 22, 2009 from Suzanne BlakeThese are certainly challenging times for us these days. It’s easy to get caught up in the gloom and doom headlines and feel discouraged and anxious. With every crisis, comes opportunity. One of the lessons this challenging time is teaching us is to appreciate what we are doing so we stay in a ...
Views: 1473 - 5 Keys to Effective Networking - by Submitted on Apr 21, 2009 from Dwain CelistanNetworking is a critical component to any job search. A recent survey shared by a national outplacement firm suggested that networking was nearly five times more effective than recruiters and 14 times more effective than the internet for securing managerial positions. Networking is powerful and ...
Views: 1425 - Tips for Grads Looking for Employment During the Recession - by Submitted on Apr 21, 2009 from Heather EagarBeing a college grad in the middle of a recession is one of the toughest times to try to find a job. Unfortunately, there are thousands of students who have recently graduated – or are about to cross the stage – who will be looking for employment with 4 million others who have recently been laid ...
Views: 565 - Prove Doomsayers Wrong / Job Hunting in a Recession - by Submitted on Apr 20, 2009 from Judy GillespieThe incessant “it’s the worse economy since the Great Depression… nobody’s hiring” drumbeat is unnerving. It’s also painfully inaccurate, but we’re in danger of doomsayer’s words becoming self-fulfilling prophecy. The fear they’ve created is palpable. Even the rich are cutting back on ...
Views: 1174(1 vote) - Are You <i>Doing What You Love</i> or Do You<br> <i>Love What You Do</i> in Your Job or Career? - by Submitted on Apr 20, 2009 from Jimmy DeMesaThis is a monthly series of three articles (starting in late April 2009) intended to help you BeHappy! in your career, your job, your trade, or your profession. This introductory article focuses on the difference between making a living "doing something you love" (which is something that ...
Views: 1096 - The Top 3 Ways to Gain Control in This Unstable Environment - by Submitted on Apr 20, 2009 from Chris MakellControl… It’s something we all crave. It creates and destroys. But we all need something to hold onto, especially today. If you’re a layoff survivor, you know what I’m talking about. You feel unsure about what you can count on. ..what you can believe. Well, I want to give you the top 3 ways to ...
Views: 1475 - There's No Way I Can Manage to Do What I Want To - by Submitted on Apr 20, 2009 from Chris MakellMore often what contributes to the stress in our lives and careers is having so much to do and worrying about whether we can get it all done. Let me help you out, right this very minute. You won’t get it all done! Phew! Now that we’ve gotten that out of the way – trust me, just the awareness of ...
Views: 1267 - Lost in Translation - by Submitted on Apr 20, 2009 from Chris MakellI recently read some responses to an online question about “what people would do if they knew they would be successful”. Typically the question is: what would you do if you know you could not fail. So it’s an interesting take on it. I was a bit surprised at the answers – maybe you won’t ...
Views: 1972 - Layoff Survivor: Outwit, Outplay, Outsmart - by Submitted on Apr 20, 2009 from Chris MakellI’m sure the tagline reminds you of the television show “Survivor” and in today’s workplace, those who are left after the rounds of layoffs may certainly feel like they are playing the game and handling the daily challenges to win the immunity idol. Now I have not watched the show since the very ...
Views: 2944 - Stay Positive During Your Job Search Part III - by Submitted on Apr 20, 2009 from William ArrudaIn the previous two installments of this article, I shared with you six of the nine ways to remain positive during a job search: - Relive past wins - If you can’t get out of it, get into it - Visualize what you want - Anticipate and embrace change; Don’t be hijacked by it - Focus on strengths ...
Views: 1687 - Atypical Career Enhancing Do’s in a Down Economy - by Submitted on Apr 20, 2009 from William ArrudaAs the economy takes a nose-dive, we’re seeing a flood of career advice on how to re-work your resume, connect with executive recruiters and perform best during a job interview. If you’re looking for that kind of advice, this article is not for you. This article highlights areas you may not be ...
Views: 1775 - Prove Doomsayers Wrong - by Submitted on Apr 20, 2009 from Judy GillespieThe incessant “it’s the worse economy since the Great Depression… nobody’s hiring” drumbeat is unnerving. It’s also painfully inaccurate, but we’re in danger of doomsayer’s words becoming self-fulfilling prophecy. The fear they’ve created is palpable. Even the rich are cutting back on ...
Views: 1000 - Emotionally Intelligent Leadership: The Optimal Thinking Way - by Submitted on Apr 20, 2009 from Sam DonnersWhen leaders lack emotional intelligence, employees often feel powerless, anxious and frustrated. Functioning with unresolved emotional turbulence, their performance can be dramatically impacted. Many employees disconnect from the company's mission and their daily responsibilities when they feel ...
Views: 1600(8 votes) - The Family First Entrepreneur - by Submitted on Apr 20, 2009 from Marc WarnkeAs business professionals, it’s important that we keep our priorities straight. A term I like to use to describe this is the “Family First Entrepreneur.” These three words came from a brainstorming session I had while on a road trip. I was trying to come up with a “simple idea” that cut to the ...
Views: 995 - What is the Best Day to Go on a Job Interview? - by Submitted on Apr 20, 2009 from michael donovinThe core competencies must be there in order for you to get the interview in the first place but, your attitude during the interview will be what ultimately gets you accepted or rejected for the position. If it was as simple as, "I can do the job", there would be no need for an interview in the ...
Views: 3147(1 vote) - Laughing in the Face of Layoffs - by Submitted on Apr 20, 2009 from Mark Gorkin"How can the person displaced or downsized see both the danger and opportunity in career change or disruption? Can we learn, even, to both cry and laugh at this career crisis turning point?" To be able to see the comic in the crisis requires two achievements. First we must embrace Charlie ...
Views: 3253 - Sustaining Innovation in Your Organization – How to Handle Missing the Mark: Part 3 of 6 - by Submitted on Apr 20, 2009 from Carol PletcherSo now that you have your growth portfolio set up, you sit back, close your eyes and begin to envision the profits that your company will be enjoying. Shortly after the launch of your campaign, the figures come back to your desk and you realize that you have “missed the mark.” Your entire ...
Views: 590 - Blinding Me With Science - Tips For Occupational and Industry Employment - by Submitted on Apr 18, 2009 from Kym Moore,Wouldn't it be refreshing and less stressful to speak to a human operator without having to listen to a laundry list of annoying automated service menu options when making a call to inquire about a bill or to get general information? God forbid if you pressed the wrong number and have to start ...
Views: 1279(1 vote) - 4 Steps to Launching a $100K+ Executive Level Job Search Campaign That Gets You Hired in a Recession - by Submitted on Apr 18, 2009 from Karen ArmonJoy Andrews lost her position as a $100K+ executive about three months ago. Devastated, Joy took some time off to clear her head and get ready for her executive level job search campaign. But now, months later, she hasn't had many interviews and prospects are bleak. Her question to me was, "What ...
Views: 572 - Cover Letter Etiquette - by Submitted on Apr 17, 2009 from Heather EagarWhether you’ve written one or one hundred cover letters in your lifetime, they can present enough challenges to make you dread the process each time. It’s for this reason that many people resort to the “carbon copy” cover letter as opposed to creating an original one for each job application. ...
Views: 538 - ***Unleashing the Power of Self-Directed Learning for a Happier and More Successful Career - by Submitted on Apr 16, 2009 from John AOVIn years past, continuing your education past high school meant applying for admission and taking classes to learn skills that other people said you would need in your career. Today, thanks to self-directed learning, all that has changed. In self-directed learning, you design your own ...
Views: 1034(1 vote) - ***Working with People You Like: A Key Factor in Job Satisfaction - by Submitted on Apr 16, 2009 from John AOVLiking the people you work with offers personal as well as professional advantages. Camaraderie among coworkers has been shown to increase productivity, job satisfaction, and even life satisfaction. It's a safe bet that most people consider employee compatibility to be an essential requirement ...
Views: 2681 - Sustaining Innovation in Your Organization – Effective Portfolio Management : Part 2 of 6 - by Submitted on Apr 16, 2009 from Carol PletcherFollowing up with our last discussion about the challenges that face companies in their goal to sustain innovation and continue to move the company forward, we will now discuss how effectively managing your company’s growth portfolio will help to avoid the problems discussed in our last article. ...
Views: 596 - Find Time to Achieve Your Goals - by Submitted on Apr 14, 2009 from Jest StaffelThere are a lot of goals we want to attain in life like start our own company, become great at something and even write awesome blogs. Problem is, with all these great aspirations, many of us do not have time for anything. We are too busy with our daily lives to focus on dreams that seem ...
Views: 714(2 votes) - ***Jobs for Sale - by Submitted on Apr 13, 2009 from John AOVI have never seen an advertisement that said "Great Jobs for Sale," and I bet you haven't either. But if someone offered to sell you a great job, for a reasonable price, wouldn't you say yes? Imagine receiving the additional job benefits of having a new job with a healthy income stream that ...
Views: 825 - Creating a Good Reference List - by Submitted on Apr 13, 2009 from Heather EagarOne of the greatest mysteries associated with applying for a job is how to create a good reference list. Because not every employer even requests this list as a part of the application process, it can often be difficult to know exactly who should be listed and when. One key to remember is even ...
Views: 2447(1 vote) - ***One Voice Matters -- Yours! - by Submitted on Apr 10, 2009 from Nancy DanielsWhen it comes to improving your presentation skills, only one voice matters – yours! Have you ever considered what your speaking voice is saying about you? Have you ever listened to a recording of yourself? No, I mean listened, truly listened to how others recognize your voice. Most people ...
Views: 3359 - A Degree in Early Childhood Education—Is It Worth It and Is an Online Program Right for You? - by Submitted on Apr 10, 2009 from Western Governors UniversityIf you’re a teacher or staff member in a childcare center or preschool and haven’t gotten a degree or teaching certificate yet, it’s likely that you’re weighing the pros and cons. Or, if you’re considering a career in early childhood education, you’re probably wondering what you’ll need to do to ...
Views: 2226 - Check Your Attitude - A List for Entrepreneurs - by Submitted on Apr 09, 2009 from Sue PainterFresh, new growth in your business happens when your energy and attitude toward your business are positive and sharp. I’ve developed this Entrepreneur’s Attitude Checklist as a way to assess small business owners and their need for change. Give yourself an attitude check by sitting down with a ...
Views: 1615 - Finding Jobs Created By the New Stimulus Bill - by Submitted on Apr 02, 2009 from Heather EagarWe all know that in 2009 some major adjustments have been occurring on the job front, including a new stimulus bill that is proposing to create 3.5 million new jobs. But how are you affected by this new bill? If you have been recently laid off from an employer affected by the recession, or are ...
Views: 595 - What I Learned in Hong Kong - by Submitted on Apr 01, 2009 from Bonnie PriceDuring a recent trip to Hong Kong--the modern, high-speed, financial powerhouse of Asia--I was surprised to see the age-old fundamentals of business so clearly employed everywhere I turned. I had been told that Hong Kong is a great place to get quality, decently priced prescription glasses. ...
Views: 679 - Putting Age in the Asset Column - by Submitted on Apr 01, 2009 from Bonnie PriceOver-55 entrepreneurs are so busy, we don't think about whether our age is an asset or a liability. If you're wondering whether you're too old to start a business, take a look at what we bring to the table. We Can Get the Job Done. We've been working women, wives and mothers, volunteers and ...
Views: 783 - Will the Entrepreneurs Over 55 Please Stand Up? - by Submitted on Apr 01, 2009 from Bonnie PriceAccording to the Kauffman Index of Entrepreneurial Activity, the 55-to-64 demographic had the highest rate of entrepreneurial activity in 2005. So why are we invisible? Since the movie Calendar Girls, the concept of showing real, mature women in the buff isn't considered revolutionary. The Dove ...
Views: 685 - Go Quietly Into the Night? No Way! - by Submitted on Apr 01, 2009 from Bonnie PriceHow to Be an S.O.B.: A Spunky Old Broad Who Kicks Butt is the name of a new book by Gayle Carson that aptly describes today's serial entrepreneurs. When I met Carson, I was bowled over by her energy, and I started thinking about entrepreneurs over 55. Were they starting additional businesses? If ...
Views: 650 - Be Your Own Boss - by Submitted on Mar 31, 2009 from John AOVDear High Achiever: EMPLOYER OR EMPLOYEE MENTALITY? Which do you have? Which is best for your career? Which will boost your lifetime earnings? If you are an employee of any organization I encourage acquiring an Employer Mentality, muy pronto! And guess what: Even if you’re a business owner ...
Views: 940 - Ensuring Your Employability in a Changing World - by Submitted on Mar 29, 2009 from David BowmanENSURING YOUR EMPLOYABILITY IN A CHANGING WORLD By David J. Bowman It seems the world is changing faster every day. Almost overnight, business has become global. Technology is outdated in a few short weeks, or months. Customer tastes change at lightening speed. Increasingly, jobs are ...
Views: 1135 - Are You Adept at Adapting? - by Submitted on Mar 29, 2009 from David Bowman“May you live in interesting times,” has been a toast offered to good friends for hundreds of years. However, never have times been more interesting than now. Interesting, yes. Comfortable, perhaps no – at least for many of us – because today, the word “interesting” often is ...
Views: 1564 - Art Presentation: Artist Statement-Bio-Resume-Proposal - by Submitted on Mar 25, 2009 from Barbara Bowen“If you aim for a market you’ll miss the mark.” Whoever said that, I’m a believer. It’s no good looking over the shoulder at what strangers prefer before creating. True inspiration is the optimal motivator. Quality issues from there, and its purity taps the nerves of audience attraction. ...
Views: 2150 - Make Better Decisions About Your Career - by Submitted on Mar 24, 2009 from Joanna LindenbaumOur bodies contain treasures of important and valuable information about our lives and our careers. This body wisdom is called intuition, calling our intuition to action can help us navigate our lives with more ease and confidence. Many of us, however, aren’t in practice of hearing and ...
Views: 855 - Understanding Organization Hierarchy - by Submitted on Mar 17, 2009 from S.C. MishraWhile being associated with an organization, one should not only try to understand the job that one does but also how the organization works. Organization is a group of people in hierarchy working towards achieving a particular goal. We have various positions like Freshers, Executives, Mangers, ...
Views: 1763 - Ways for Applicants and Employers to Have a Great Job Interview - by Submitted on Mar 17, 2009 from Todd HicksAre you someone who is looking for a new job or exploring the employment atmosphere and the possibility of finding a new industry to invest your time, education, experience and skills in? Are you an employer or human resources manager who wants to conduct employment interviews correctly and ...
Views: 1249 - Finding Your Hidden Talents and Resources - by Submitted on Mar 13, 2009 from Hallie CrawfordAre you wanting to switch careers or explore new job options? Perhaps you are unhappy with your current career, but unsure of what your options are. Maybe you have so many options that you feel overwhelmed. Whatever your situation, taking some time out for a self-evaluation prior to making ...
Views: 1186 - Why Being Called a WAHM is a Good Idea - by Submitted on Mar 11, 2009 from Jose AbadaThere is a new buzz word online and that’s wahm. No we are not referring to that dated 80s band that rocked the world of the teens in the 80s. This time this stands for work at home moms; moms who work at their homes either by personal choice or pushed by circumstances beyond their control. And ...
Views: 445 - 5 Ways to Keep Your Job - by Submitted on Mar 11, 2009 from Hallie Crawford1) Invest in yourself Brush up on your skills, experience and education. What's missing from your resume? What can make you more valuable to your employer? Identify a class to take, a work project to volunteer for. It is time and money well spent. 2) Make yourself indispensable Pitch in on ...
Views: 1446 - Job Hunting Tips: The Basics - by Submitted on Mar 10, 2009 from John AOVFinding a job is not an easy task at all. On the one hand, it can take a while to find a job that matches your qualifications and expectations. On the other hand, there is no guarantee that your resumé and cover letter will get you selected for an interview, or that the job interview will have ...
Views: 680 - Power Referrals for Your Job Search & Career Advancement with Andrea Sittig-Rolf - by Submitted on Mar 05, 2009 from Sheryl DawsonSo you have a perfect resume, a top-notch cover letter, glowing reference letters, and the confidence and attitude to interview like a pro. Ready. Set. Job search success… almost. Your preparation, positive attitude, and resume are vital to the life and success of your job search, however ...
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