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Saturday, March 17, 2012
Technology helps us find things faster. But it doesn’t help us find out what is important and what is not. Unless we understand what is important to us, we will always be looking and running the risk of never finding. It is rarely something that will appear to you in a flash of inspiration. My ...
Thursday, March 1, 2012
Reaching back to ancient Greek wisdom, this statement has long been regarded as understanding the feelings that influence your thoughts and actions. It is as applicable today as it was then. Every coaching project I undertake begins with the person I am coaching providing information about their goals, and their “assets” to reach these goals. ...
Tuesday, February 21, 2012
The word brings up visions – and concerns – for most. It could be filled with opportunities…. it could be filled with risks. Is tomorrow really just the day that begins when this one ends, or does it stretch into the future? Your perspective has a lot to do with how you prepare. If it ...
Thursday, February 16, 2012
An interview is a very special time. It provides the most important opportunity to learn about the person you are interviewing – and determine how effective they will be as a member of your team. The decisions you make will impact your organization, and will impact an individual’s career. It’s much too significant an event ...
Wednesday, February 8, 2012
Listening to the GOP Presidential debates makes one wonder about the importance of honesty. Can any of us believe that each of the candidates will do all they say? Hasn’t history proven that in politics most people “say whatever they think people want to hear” in order to gain their votes? Their statements are based ...
Wednesday, January 25, 2012
When someone who is actively searching for a job learns they are going to be interviewed, they now “begin to prepare in earnest.” The goal is to learn as much as possible about the organization. The power of the internet is that anyone can quickly find out lots of information. From financial perspectives to “what ...
Tuesday, January 17, 2012
This sends so many different thoughts and messages. Wikipedia describes an interview as a conversation between two people … where questions are asked by the interviewer to obtain information from the interviewee. The underlying perception is this is a conversation to determine if you (the interviewee) should become a part of whatever the interviewer is ...
Wednesday, January 11, 2012
One of the most important topics for any organization that is committed to be fair to its shareholders, its stakeholders and its customers is leadership. Without it, goals will not be attained – and maybe not even set. The organization will become whatever it will, because organizations tend to have the ability to progress in ...
Monday, January 2, 2012
A new year brings optimism, usually for new opportunities, regardless of what is taking place in your life and career. We think about change when we hear the phrase New Year’s Resolutions. Is this how you are approaching 2012? For many, 2011 was a difficult year. If you listen to the media you will probably ...
Friday, December 2, 2011
During a recent coaching session with a CEO who is in an active job search, I detected frustration about his difficulty contacting people with whom he really wanted to network. Communications are always important, but particularly critical when conducting a job search. Networking occurs only when the person you are reaching out to responds. Sometimes ...
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