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- My Identity Crisis - by Submitted on Jan 19, 2005 from David LeonhardtWhen we are young it is all so simple. We know exactly what I want to "be" when we grow up. You know what it's like: "I want to be a fireman." I want to be a ballerina." "I want to be a movie star." "I want to be a nuclear physicist specializing in embryonic schisms in post-menopausal ...
Views: 1397(1 vote) - The Secret of Life Is to Get On Board - by Submitted on Jan 18, 2005 from Mary Ann BaileyOne of this year's box office hits was the movie, Polar Express. It's a wonderful story about the power of believing. It is Christmas Eve and a little boy waits in his bed hoping to hear the bells of Santa's sleigh. As he anxiously waits for the reindeer to appear, a mysterious train ...
Views: 961(2 votes) - ASK for the JOB Interview Techniques for the 21st Century - by Submitted on Jan 16, 2005 from Patricia DorchAre you searching for a job? Trying to take the next step up the corporate career ladder? Worried about that upcoming interview? Worry no longer: for your convenience, here is a book that can help you answer all of the pressing questions that come with meeting potential employers and how to get ...
Views: 1515(1 vote) - rehabilitation - by Submitted on Jan 10, 2005 from Virginia BolaWhen the word "networking" is used, we tend to think of upwardly mobile college graduates with a bursting day timer in hand chatting up the competition at business meetings, conventions, or workshops. The average blue/pink/white collar worker disconnects, feeling that they could never be that ...
Views: 1168(1 vote) - Helping a friend who's starting a business: sugar vs spice - by Submitted on Dec 31, 2004 from Cathy GoodwinQ. "My friend is really excited about her new business venture. She assures me her coach and boyfriend think it’s a winner. Personally, I think it’s a harebrained scheme with zero potential. How can I be supportive but also realistic?" A. You’re a good friend. It’s easy to send lots of empty ...
Views: 1421 - The 3 Key Components to Any Successful Change - by Submitted on Dec 17, 2004 from Mary Ann BaileyWe live in a world that is constantly bombarding us with changes. One would think that with all that practice, we would be fairly adept at navigating the change process. But the truth of the matter is, making any kind of intentional change in our life can be difficult. When we decide to ...
Views: 823(1 vote) - The Difference Between “Need” and “Want” - by Submitted on Dec 14, 2004 from Craig NathansonLet’s face it: Most people spend way too much money on things they don’t really need. The more money we make, the more we tend to spend. This endless cycle of materialism has led many people to confuse the word “need” with the word “want.” As in, “we need a big-screen TV for our new home ...
Views: 14656(4 votes) - Is There Such a Thing As Your “Dream Job”? - by Submitted on Dec 13, 2004 from Steve ErreyMore than four out of ten thirtysomething professionals want to change careers, but feel trapped and don’t believe that they will, a new study shows. More thirtysomethings than ever before are feeling disillusioned with their careers and openly acknowledge that they’d like to move into ...
Views: 2057(1 vote) - How to Feel Satisfied in Your Career - by Submitted on Dec 02, 2004 from Steve BrunkhorstMany people turn a beloved hobby into a vocation. They have a gift, a talent screaming for expression. It means doing something that they love. At last, they feel empowered.However, this newfound empowerment is inside the person, not in the changing of careers. How can you feel empowered if you ...
Views: 1102 - What Is Your Greatest Weakness? - by Submitted on Nov 29, 2004 from Linda MatiasThe fastest way to make a good interview go bad is to avoid questions posed by the hiring manager. The one question candidates love to avoid is, "What is your greatest weakness?" Most candidates are quick to respond with superficial answers such as "I'm a workaholic" or "I'm a perfectionist." ...
Views: 1228 - How's Your PMA? - by Submitted on Nov 24, 2004 from Tig WallisOne of the many challenges we face when working is maintaining our PMA-Positive Mental Attitude. This one factor an make or break our day, and often does. How many times have you got up on a cold cloudy morning and just decided, “I’m not going to have a good day?” Well, they say your words can ...
Views: 1539 - When You’re the New Employee or Temporary - by Submitted on Nov 13, 2004 from Susan DunnIt’s amazing what people don’t think to tell you when you’re new to their place of business. Everyone should be required to work somewhere new for a “first day” about once a year to remember what it’s like. Someone who’s worked in the same office for months of years forgets, so you’ll have to ...
Views: 789 - How to Build Your List – 7 Powerful Strategies - by Submitted on Nov 08, 2004 from Trent BrownriggIf you have been an internet marketer, or had any type of online home based business, for more than a few days, then you will no doubt have heard someone say, "if you want to make money online, you have to build an opt-in list." Take that advice very seriously, because it’s true! It took me a ...
Views: 1141 - Five Steps to Vocational Passion: A Disciplined Plan for Major Mid-life Changes - by Submitted on Oct 30, 2004 from Craig NathansonThere’s a famous song lyric that asks: “Is that all there is?” Every seven seconds, an American turns 50 years old. So there’s a good chance that song is running through some of their heads. The question captures the ennui that many people feel in mid-life. They look up at the clock, see it ...
Views: 963 - Networking 17 Essential Strategies in the 21st Century - by Submitted on Oct 24, 2004 from Patricia DorchNETWORKING 17 Essential Strategies in the 21st Century It is virtually impossible to succeed professionally and personally without developing a network of people. There is no career or business opportunity where you can be rewarded entirely for what you know and how well you know your work. ...
Views: 1800 - Now, Do You Have Any Questions? - by Submitted on Oct 20, 2004 from Linda Matias“Who is that hot babe in the picture?” isn’t the type of reply an interviewer expects to hear when he or she invites you to ask questions near the end of an interview. In fact, the way you approach the Q&A session will have a direct impact on the interviewer’s perception of you. Based on the ...
Views: 1190 - For My Second Career, I Want to Do Nothing! - by Submitted on Oct 08, 2004 from Cathy GoodwinQ. For my second career, I'd like to know "What to do when you have done a lot and nothing really interests you anymore. The things that interest me are not financially feasible right now, because one of the things I'd like to give up is working!" A. People often want to stop working when ...
Views: 1405 - 10 Steps to Choose The Right Career - by Submitted on Sep 30, 2004 from Doreen BanaszakWhy was it so important for us to learn that 2+2=4, and not equally important to learn the best way to make personal choices? Think about it, how many choices do you make in a day vs... how many times you need to use 2+2=4? Wouldn’t it have been nice to learn, early on in life, a process to ...
Views: 11988 - Tips for Handling On the Job Setbacks - by Submitted on Sep 20, 2004 from Alexandra LevitIf you've chosen a business career, you will inevitably experience some type of setback. And whether your pet project is canceled, your performance review is a bust, you get turned down for a promotion, or you're asked to leave the company, setbacks hurt big time. Nevertheless, if you start ...
Views: 945 - How to attract - not attack - your next career - by Submitted on Aug 29, 2004 from Cathy GoodwinVery few people change careers by the book: listing their strengths, identifying options and aggressively pursuing choices. When career specialists conduct research on life change, they find that most people can point to a chance encounter or a moment when everything came together. The word ...
Views: 1628 - The Mid-Life Challenge: Make a Plan to Re-ignite Vocational Passion - by Submitted on Aug 27, 2004 from Craig NathansonNobody will stop you in the hallway at work to ask if your career provides meaning and personal fulfillment. Recognizing that something’s missing in your vocational life and taking the initiative to change must come from within. Serena Williamson found a way to turn her passion — helping ...
Views: 1200 - Helping Mid-Life Employees Find Meaning - by Submitted on Aug 27, 2004 from Craig NathansonPeople work to live, but most also live to work. A study on the meaning of work conducted back in 1987 revealed a strong attachment to work as a way of life. The study found that 86 percent of people would continue working even if they had enough money never to work another day. There could be ...
Views: 926 - Entrepreneurship as Your Passion - by Submitted on Aug 13, 2004 from Yasmeen Abdur-RahmanEntrepreneurship has been my passion for as long as I can commit to memory to learning how to type, and that started in 5th grade! Strangely enough, I wasn’t raised around lots of business owners growing up in New Jersey nor surrounded by many business-minded individuals. Initially, my passion ...
Views: 1815 - When going gets Tough, the Soft gets going - by Submitted on Aug 10, 2004 from Madan TripathyWHEN GOING GETS TOUGH, THE SOFT GETS GOING Madan Mohan Tripathy Is there any magic formula that contributes to a successful and sustainable organisation? This question has been bothering Corporations, CEOs and Board Rooms across the world. Is it Organisational and Business Restructuring? Is ...
Views: 1616 - Business/Career Relocation — Know Your Guiding Star - by Submitted on Aug 05, 2004 from James Clayton"Know your Ruling Star. One man is better received by one nation than another, or is one welcome by one city than another. He finds more luck in one office or position than in another, and all though his qualifications are equal or even identical. Let each man know his luck as well as his ...
Views: 1247 - Career Crisis: In your mind or in your market? - by Submitted on Aug 04, 2004 from Cathy GoodwinYou're becoming convinced that no one wants your services -- at least enough to pay for them! You're ready to give up. Are you being negative -- or facing a tough market? 1. Take a reality check. Are others in your field experiencing similar frustrations? Do you resemble those who succeed or ...
Views: 1323 - What Makes a Manager Effective? - by Submitted on Aug 03, 2004 from Susan DunnTHE MONDAY FROM HELL Keely was the last person to arrive at the office Monday morning and when she walked in, she could feel the tension in the air. As she walked back to her office, others looked up and rolled their eyes or shook their heads, and she knew what was going on. Their boss, the ...
Views: 2370 - The Ultimate PR Edge: Getting Reporters To Open Your E-Mails - by Submitted on Jul 21, 2004 from Bill StollerYou know that getting publicity is vital to the health of yourbusiness. You probably also know that e-mail is the way mostpublicity seekers get in touch with reporters to score thatprecious coverage. Here’s what you don’t know: The vastmajority of e-mails sent to journalists never get ...
Views: 1425(2 votes) - There's No Need to Pad Your Resume - by Submitted on Jul 15, 2004 from Linda MatiasIt seems like a good idea, harmless in fact. Your friends assure you that everybody does it and that employers rarely check resume facts. Going on blind faith and convinced the truth hasn’t been helpful so far, you seriously consider fabricating information on your resume. You adapt the school ...
Views: 1135 - 10 Steps to Getting Paid for Your Marketing Materials - by Submitted on Jul 13, 2004 from Paulette EnsignHow many times have you heard the same sound bites come out of your mouth to your clients, prospects, and audiences, almost boring yourself to tears in the process? Imagine generating money directly from those sound bites, from those pearls of wisdom that effortlessly trip off your tongue. Yes, ...
Views: 1584 - How to answer your call in mid-life - by Submitted on Jul 08, 2004 from Craig NathansonHank Bochenski’s story proves it is never too late to walk away from a life you feel trapped in and do something that you really love. Hank spent 30 years in demanding senior positions at large high-tech companies. By the time he went home each day, he felt like all the blood had been drained ...
Views: 923 - Ten Steps to a Job-Winning Interview - by Submitted on Mar 29, 2010 from Cathy GoodwinThese days, interviews don't come easily. When you get The Call, make the most of your time -- and go for it! 1. Investigate the company's culture, markets, and finances. But resist the temptation to show off what you've researched: "I just read that you're about to embark on a new ...
Views: 1333 - Keep Good Company - by Submitted on Jul 02, 2004 from graham julieDo you have the courage to reach your goals? Do you have the courage to succeed? Do you have the courage to mix with the people who can change your life. Do you have the courage to walk away from those who keep you in your place? If you really want to change your lifestyle and become successful ...
Views: 4932(1 vote) - The What, Who and Why of Virtual Assistants - by Submitted on Jun 24, 2004 from Kathy SparksWhat, you've never heard of a Virtual Assistant??? Imagine an assistant working from a home office helping clients all over the country to be successful. Imagine having an assistant who you don't have to manage. Imagine moving your business forward and still maintaining your ...
Views: 1728 - Closing the Job Interview - by Submitted on Jun 24, 2004 from Carole Martin“When do I start?” That’s about as aggressive as you can get at the close of the interview. It may knock the interviewer for a loop, and might appear to be overly aggressive, but some people think of it as “closing the sale.” And, for some people it has worked. For others this approach may not ...
Views: 2921 - Those Unexpected Telephone Screenings - by Submitted on Jun 24, 2004 from Carole MartinThe phone rings just as you are about to sit down for dinner, butthis time it’s not a pesky telemarketer – it’s a companyrecruiter calling. You’ve been caught off-guard! The telephone “screen call” can come at any time – day or night.Some interviewers find evenings the best time to catch people ...
Views: 1261 - 3 Things to Count on the First Weeks in a New Job (and What to Do Around Them) - by Submitted on Jun 16, 2004 from Susan DunnHere are three things typical of your first weeks on a new job. 1. You will get sick. 2. You will find out you were lied to. 3. You will have a mini-crisis at home. There. Now that you have the proper expectations, it will be easier. If these don't happen to you, be pleasantly ...
Views: 1580 - Use EQ to Make Yourself a More Attractive Job Applicant - by Submitted on Jun 09, 2004 from Susan DunnI’ve counseled some truly beautiful people – I mean physically beautiful. People whom anyone would term “stunning.” I’ve also know some personally, and worked with some. Aside from being beautiful (which is a big “aside), I’d say the “other things” we look for in life (or that hunt us down) ...
Views: 1092(1 vote) - The Six Figure Job Search - by Submitted on Jun 01, 2004 from Rob WaiteBefore we start discussing how to search for a six figure salary job, let’s set a goal. The goal I suggest is to double your income every five years. That may sound like a stretch. Well it is… but it is a doable stretch goal. I set this goal for myself twenty years ago when I graduated from a ...
Views: 1153 - A Job is Like a Pie - by Submitted on May 20, 2004 from Cathy GoodwinLet's say you have baked a magnificent coconut cream pie and you've cut the pie into slices, ready to serve at a special dinner. As the hour approaches, you realize something is very wrong with your pie. At one extreme, let's say some slices got more whipped cream than others. That's easy - a ...
Views: 1378 - It's Not Just What You know, But Where You Look - by Submitted on May 12, 2004 from Frank TraditiYou've probably heard this saying a thousand times: "It's not WHAT you know, but WHO you know." I'm going to add another one to the list: "It's not what you KNOW, but where you LOOK." You can find sales opportunities, job openings, referralpartners, and centers' of influence in traditional ...
Views: 644 - It's Not Just What You know, But Where You Look - by Submitted on May 12, 2004 from Frank TraditiYou've probably heard this saying a thousand times: "It's not WHAT you know, but WHO you know." I'm going to add another one to the list: "It's not what you KNOW, but where you LOOK." You can find sales opportunities, job openings, referralpartners, and centers' of influence in traditional ...
Views: 907 - How To Change Your Attitude - by Submitted on May 12, 2004 from Keoagile KhibaThere is more attitude around than the 'traditional' positive / negative attitude. This article will expose you to the other kind of attitude. You will also learn about the significant components of attitude and how can use these to have an attitude that serves you. Okay, let's take an ...
Views: 916(1 vote) - How To Change Your Attitude - by Submitted on May 12, 2004 from Keoagile KhibaThere is more attitude around than the 'traditional' positive / negative attitude. This article will expose you to the other kind of attitude. You will also learn about the significant components of attitude and how can use these to have an attitude that serves you. Okay, let's take an ...
Views: 809 - How To Change Your Attitude - by Submitted on May 12, 2004 from Keoagile KhibaThere is more attitude around than the 'traditional' positive / negative attitude. This article will expose you to the other kind of attitude. You will also learn about the significant components of attitude and how can use these to have an attitude that serves you. Okay, let's take an ...
Views: 20334(3 votes) - How to Get Booked on Oprah - by Submitted on Apr 29, 2004 from Susan HarrowMost people believe that getting on Oprah will make them a millionaire, their book a bestseller or their business boom. For your career to take-off like the last space shuttle, you must prepare to make the most of your appearance. Here are some hot tips to help you get invited as a guest ...
Views: 1594(2 votes) - Anxiety in Public Speaking - by Submitted on Jan 17, 2012 from Richard HighsmithPUBLISHING GUIDELINES: You have permission to publish this article electronically or in print, free of charge, as long as the bylines are included. A courtesy copy of your publication would be appreciated. Anxiety in Public Speaking By: Richard M. Highsmith, M.S. “I can’t believe I ...
Views: 2260(1 vote) - Stuck in the Middle with You - by Submitted on Jan 17, 2012 from Richard HighsmithPUBLISHING GUIDELINES: You have permission to publish this article electronically or in print, free of charge, as long as the bylines are included. A courtesy copy of your publication would be appreciated. Stuck in the Middle with You By: Richard M. Highsmith, M.S. When I was first ...
Views: 1641(1 vote) - Reading Between the Lines - by Submitted on Apr 07, 2004 from Frank TraditiSometimes the answer is right under your nose. Articles published in newspapers, magazines, journals, andwebsites can be a invaluable source for opportunity. Think ofthem as a roadmap to helping you get the job you want orpotential new clients. I'll share with you one of the ways I read ...
Views: 893(1 vote) - Defining Sucess Your Way! - by Submitted on Apr 01, 2004 from Ann Ronan, Ph.D.Our society defines success primarily around three elements: power, money and fame. Many of you reading this may be saying, “wait a minute –those elements are not the most important things to me.” Success is often intangible. It’s certainly unique to each person. Have you considered how you ...
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