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- Leaders Tackle Workplace Bullying. What Works in a “Mixed Skirmish?” Tip #3 on Navigating the Double Standard - by Submitted on Feb 03, 2010 from June Werdlow RogersSenator: "I'll treat you like a lady, so act like one." Congresswoman: "I am a lady." This bizarre exchange between a male United States Senator and a Congresswoman was recently played out on the public stage during a debate broadcast via radio. But what was really going on here? In my ...
Views: 1928(6 votes) - Why Homeowners Need to Consider Short Sales - by Submitted on Feb 22, 2010 from art leeThere have been so many news articles about homeowners walking away from the financial obligation to their mortgage. In response, there has been a lot of opinions about how these homeowners are not taking an ethical stance and avoiding their responsibilities. The result will be billions of ...
Views: 1622(6 votes) - 6 Essential Steps to Career Breakthrough: Navigating Through Change Successfully - by Submitted on Jul 27, 2009 from Kathy CaprinoThere are so many people today in dramatic career and life transition, and also thousands of coaches and consultants offering help. I’ve discovered, however, that recommending simple, straightforward tactics and strategies does not work unless there has been a true breakthrough in the ...
Views: 3385(1 vote) - "I Can Achieve and Do Anything If I Only Put My Mind to It" - by Submitted on Jan 29, 2012 from Sam VakninFrom an early age we are taught (at least in the USA) that there is no limit to what we can achieve; that if we wish to accomplish something all we need to do is set ourselves goals and then apply ourselves to their attainment. With time and dedication, we are told, positive outcomes are ...
Views: 1554(2 votes) - *** How To Deal With Annoying Co-Workers - by Submitted on Jun 09, 2010 from Ford MyersDo you work with one or more co-workers who SERIOUSLY annoy you? Is there someone in your office whose habits and behavior patterns just “drive you crazy?” When you’re working eight hours a day in close quarters – or even in cubicles – some would say that it’s only a matter of time before some ...
Views: 2279(1 vote) - *** Tips for a Successful Job Search – Part 2 - by Submitted on Jan 07, 2011 from Ford MyersAs regular readers of "Your Career Advocate" know, I sometimes feature the writing of others in this space. I thought this piece by Amy Dinning would be an ideal selection, because many clients have recently been asking, "What, exactly, should I be doing to maximize my job search efforts?" Amy ...
Views: 1386(1 vote) - ***Common Misconceptions About Career Management - by Submitted on Sep 21, 2010 from Ford MyersYou get your clothes cleaned when they’re dirty. You pay your bills each month. You see your doctor once or twice a year. You send cards to family-members at each birthday. So, why is it that most people (maybe even you!) don’t integrate career management into their regular routine? Most ...
Views: 1274(2 votes) - ***Leadership and Industry Transition - by Submitted on May 21, 2010 from Ford MyersExecuNet (www.execunet.com) is recognized as the Internet's most comprehensive resource for effective career management, exclusively for executives and senior-level managers with salaries above $100,000. ExecuNet sometimes asks noted career experts to contribute opinions and information for the ...
Views: 1346(1 vote) - ***Self-Employment Options: A Primer - by Submitted on Sep 30, 2010 from Ford MyersIn considering the self-employment option, there are two main questions to ask yourself: 1. Is self-employment potentially right for you? 2. If so, which of the four paths to business ownership would be best for you? You have two main career paths: Self Employment vs. “Getting a ...
Views: 1442(1 vote) - ***The Best Time to Update Your Resume - by Submitted on Jun 09, 2010 from Ford MyersSummer has traditionally been a fairly slow season for job seekers. In previous issues of “Your Career Advocate,” we’ve discussed how to take advantage of the “Summer Job-Search Doldrums,” and actually use this period to your advantage! Many clients have taken our advice to heart, and have ...
Views: 1357(1 vote) - ***Working With Executive Recruiters - by Submitted on Jul 29, 2010 from Ford MyersLet’s make one thing clear right from the start – executive search firms, recruiters, and employment agencies are not in business to help you land a job. The recruiter is not your advocate, your friend, or your agent. Recruiters, employment agencies, and search firms are merely channels through ...
Views: 1278(1 vote) - 10 Business Behaviors That Are Essential to Advancing Your Career - by Submitted on Jan 31, 2010 from Tanya SmithThe path to career advancement has changed quite a bit from years past, but there are still a few key behaviors you must fine-tune if you want to keep moving your career forward. Regardless of whether you're planning to move up with your current employer or take the leap into entrepreneurship, ...
Views: 1315(1 vote) - 10 Proven Tips for Your Medical Sales Job Search Success - by Submitted on Jun 18, 2010 from Peggy McKeeYour job search is one of the most significant tasks you’ll ever have. What job you end up with determines how you’ll spend the majority of hours in your day, how much money you’ll have, and how satisfied you are with your life. It’s worth making the effort to end up where you’ll be happy. ...
Views: 2553(1 vote) - 15 Ways to Win at Job Interviews - by Submitted on Mar 26, 2009 from Cecile PeterkinWhen you walk into a job interview, the product you are selling is YOU. The interview process begins when you accept the interview, and ends when the employer decides to either hire you or look for someone more suitable. The more you are able to communicate professionalism with personality, ...
Views: 1063(1 vote) - 3 Secrets of Career Superstars - by Submitted on Jul 15, 2009 from Dwain Celistan3 Secrets of Career Superstars It’s been said that half of the job is “showing up.” And that is certainly true. However, the more important half is what you do when you get there. Thriving in your workplace goes beyond attendance and basic job competency. Your goal should be exceptional ...
Views: 1409(1 vote) - 3 Ways to Tell if You're Interviewing with a Good Company - by Submitted on Apr 11, 2012 from Ken SundheimIt’s simple – if you work for a good company, you’re going to be worth more on the market than those who gain employment with “so-so” firms. This is not to mention that you will learn a tremendous more working under intelligent, engaging and dedicated individuals. Though, if you’re a ...
Views: 1712(4 votes) - 5 Questions to Ask on a 1st Interview - by Submitted on Oct 08, 2011 from Ken Sundheim1. Let’s Say I Execute All the Set Duties of My Position For A Long Time….? You should always find out where the job is taking you in the next few years, however you must phrase this question properly. If you come out and say that you want to know exactly where you’ll be in 3 years, the ...
Views: 1449(2 votes) - 5 Things That Will Stop You From Landing the Medical/Healthcare Sales Job You Want - by Submitted on Dec 19, 2009 from Peggy McKeeHere are 5 mistakes to avoid if you want to get into medical or healthcare sales. Some of them seem funny, but they are all very serious errors that recruiters frequently see candidates make. 1. Wrong degree To get a job in medical sales, healthcare sales, clinical diagnostics sales, ...
Views: 3813(1 vote) - 5 Ways To Flex Your Gratitude Muscle - by Submitted on Jan 03, 2010 from Renita KalhornHere in the US, as we celebrate the holiday season, there’s been a lot of thanks and appreciation in the air. But going beyond the seasonal tradition, developing the habit of gratitude has become a common buzzword in mainstream media, touted as the key to less stress, better health and ...
Views: 1400(2 votes) - A Life Coach Job is to Help You Build a Successful Future - by Submitted on Mar 05, 2011 from Dr. Joseph AbrahamPerhaps you are at a crossroads, need to make decisions or move forward? Maybe you’re not sure about the next step or are just stuck in a rut? Being a Psychologist and many time practicing as a life coach I often start by guiding you in identifying your skills, values, and desires. Then, ...
Views: 2504(1 vote) - A new year is the time for a new approach to work - by Submitted on Jan 06, 2010 from Craig NathansonAre you over 40? Good. Then you won't need permission from your parents to read this article. If you are under 40, I give you permission now! I would guess if you are over 40 you have begun to question your life and your work. Good. This is normal and healthy. Perhaps you have also started ...
Views: 1470(1 vote) - Acquired Traits and Abilities of Those Who Advance In Their Career - by Submitted on Oct 16, 2011 from Ken SundheimWe all want to get ahead in our career. Money, success and the feeling of importance are desires we are born with as human beings. Though, not everyone knows and understands as to how to achieve these goals nor has the ability or the self-discipline to execute. Regardless of where we are ...
Views: 1507(2 votes) - Anticipation - The Real Key to Being Prepared - by Submitted on Jul 27, 2009 from Gian Fiero |So often we mention the importance of preparation without discussing what it means and what it entails. That's a mistake. The definition of preparation varies from one person to the next; therefore it is possible to lack preparation from the very beginning of any process in one person's view, ...
Views: 1485(1 vote) - Are You Networking at 10 Percent - by Submitted on Jun 30, 2010 from Jane CranstonConversations with a number of coaching clients have focused on the need to network and develop a networking strategy. While job seekers may not want to “get out there in a big way,” they generally appreciate the role that reconnecting and meeting new people plays in identifying positions and ...
Views: 1462(2 votes) - Are You Sitting on an Idea? Quotes and Coaching Questions to Get You Moving. - by Submitted on Aug 03, 2009 from Leanna Fredrich"In action lies wisdom and confidence." Albert Schweitzer "...courage is only an accumulation of small steps." George Konrad "I've never been afraid to step out and to move out in order to make things happen." Victoria Gray Thinking it Through... I love the world of ideas. That pure, ...
Views: 1440(1 vote) - Attracting Abundance With Coaching and Positive Psychology - by Submitted on Jun 30, 2009 from Nicola BuntingIncreasingly, there's a whole range of interesting scientific studies in the area of positive psychology showing how and why coaching works. How does excellent coaching produce such profound and sustainable results? In my life and executive coaching practice, I find that using practical ...
Views: 1506(1 vote) - Bad Interview? How To Turn Around the Meeting Into A Positive - by Submitted on Oct 25, 2010 from Ken SundheimEven if you had an awkward, seemingly unconstructive interview with a person / company, that does not mean that you cannot turn the situation around in your favor. This can be swiftly accomplished via incorporating some simplistic after interview tricks that others are not doing nor do they even ...
Views: 2151(2 votes) - Bad vs. Good people? - by Submitted on Nov 15, 2009 from Craig NathansonLabels at work It can be easy as a manager to label people as bad or good performers. This performance labeling tends to be a convenient way to quickly categorize people. It is efficient for human resources. Once labeled, people can be given promotions or demotions, merit or punitive action, ...
Views: 1882(1 vote) - Be a “10” in 2010 by Maximizing Your Potential - by Submitted on Jul 12, 2010 from Sarah HathornThere is no better time than a new year to inspire professionals to shine the spotlight on their personal and professional goals. As we begin this year’s journey it’s a wonderful time to really delve into what’s working in your life – while also acknowledging what’s not. During this uncertain ...
Views: 1185(1 vote) - Behind it All - by Submitted on Jul 02, 2014 from John JohnsonLike it or not humans are always learning. And we learn quickly. It’s not just our minds that learn, but our bodies as well. Sometimes a single experience is all it takes. Rapid learning can occur when an experience is unique, novel and accompanied by a heightened emotion. What’s interesting is ...
Views: 1412(2 votes) - Benefits of Product Licensing for Manufacturers - by Submitted on Jul 22, 2009 from Gary GoldsteinInventors aren't the only ones who can benefit from licensing. While inventors do benefit monetarily from licensing their inventions, manufacturers also stand to benefit a great deal from taking advantage of the opportunity to license the products of others. A quick look at the benefits of ...
Views: 1363(1 vote) - Business Building Blunders and How to AVOID Them - by Submitted on Dec 13, 2009 from Kathleen SchulweisPeople are starting businesses every day. In record numbers, hundreds nay thousands, are taking the plunge. And the bad news is 8 out of 10 will FAIL within the first year. And of those who survive 80% will be out of business within 5 years. And the failures have less to do with $$ than with ...
Views: 1000(1 vote) - Business Presentation Tips - Little Changes For Big Success - by Submitted on Jul 15, 2011 from Milly SonnemanIn business presentations, clients and prospects are listening, watching and sensing everything you say, show and do. Skilled experts read non-verbal facial expression and body language. Perhaps you've seen the Fox television series: "Lie To Me." In this series, Dr. Cal Lightman is able to ...
Views: 622(1 vote) - CAREERS: Four reasons you might be bummed if you aren’t working and what to do about it. - by Submitted on Feb 02, 2010 from Dorothy Tannahill-MoranWhat do the following people have in common? • Retired engineer • Laid off project manager • Stay at home parent • Newly graduated student • Trailing spouse to a military soldier • Injured and recovered worker • Out of work actor These people have much more in common than you probably ...
Views: 1947(1 vote) - Carts and Horses: What Order are Yours In? Business Development 101 - by Submitted on Dec 13, 2009 from Kathleen SchulweisOne thing about business development I know to be true is carts and horses. Yes, that’s right carts and horses. More often I am finding new and seasoned entrepreneurs putting their carts before their horses. When we put our carts before our horses, we cannot expect to move forward. First of ...
Views: 1007(2 votes) - Catapult Your Career with these 10 Tips - by Submitted on Feb 13, 2010 from Candace CzarnySince most of us have to work in order to have enough money to pay our bills, it's no wonder that more people are turning to Feng Shui to help them jumpstart their career paths. Even if you are in the field that you desire, you may not be living up to your full potential. In order to ensure that ...
Views: 991(3 votes) - Coach Training - 15 Criteria on Choosing the Right Coach Training For You - by Submitted on Mar 18, 2011 from Erika KalmarIn case you decide to enrol in coach training, the next challenge is surely how to choose the right one. Because let's face it, a serious training program will not be a dirt cheap investment. And in return for your money, you want to make sure that you are getting what you expected. There are ...
Views: 1851(1 vote) - College Seniors Need a LinkedIn Profile Now - by Submitted on Dec 19, 2009 from Peggy McKeeIf you’re a college senior, you’ll be a jobseeker soon. Students traditionally use on-campus job interviews as a way to get their first post-college job, but according to one article, less than 1/3 of college students find jobs from companies that hire through career services. So what’s ...
Views: 2010(2 votes) - Cool off to avoid the line of fire - by Submitted on Mar 29, 2010 from Cathy GoodwinHave you ever had a bad day, when everything went wrong from the moment the alarm didn't go off, your ten-minute commute grew to thirty minutes due to a freak accident, you couldn't find the notes you needed for a meeting? On those days you are also likely to collect traffic tickets, insults ...
Views: 1681(1 vote) - Create a 30/60/90-Day Plan Now To Boost Your Job Search in the Future - by Submitted on Jan 27, 2010 from Peggy McKeeA 30/60/90-day sales plan is a written outline for exactly what you’ll do in the first 3 months on a new job. It’s the goals you’ve set for yourself as a new employee for the first 30 days, the first 60 days, and the first 90 days. A30/60/90-day sales plan is tremendously impressive to a ...
Views: 3062(1 vote) - Defeat-Proof Your Mind - by Submitted on May 05, 2015 from Michael MantellIt took quite awhile to earn that degree, to go on for graduate studies, to land that impressive job. And somehow, it’s still leaving you with thoughts of defeat, of fear and worry. Or perhaps that degree and job hasn’t happened for you, it’s not where you put your skills to work. Perhaps ...
Views: 1448(2 votes) - Differentiating Factors in Sales and Marketing Jobs At Large Companies - by Submitted on Oct 12, 2011 from Ken SundheimAlthough not many think there is an exceedingly wide gap, taking a sales or marketing job at a smaller company is just about as far as you can get from taking one at a larger organization. First, sales and marketing employees who have large companies backing them will typically have an ...
Views: 1282(2 votes) - Don’t Expect Instant Gratification In Your Career - by Submitted on Oct 15, 2010 from Deborah Brown-Volkman, PCCWe are an instant gratification society. We are accustomed to Instant access to food, drink, and our favorite TV programs. Instant access to books, newspapers, and information. Instant access to pretty much whatever we want when we want it. Unfortunately, instant gratification does not ...
Views: 1467(1 vote) - Eight Tips for Supporting your Sales Person or Sales Team - by Submitted on Dec 13, 2009 from Kathleen SchulweisIf you are in the unenviable position of leading a sales team to victory, there are a few things you can do that can make all the difference for them. When working with sales managers and new businesses, I observe and evaluate before I start any training. And, what I have seen in my practice ...
Views: 1077(1 vote) - Executive Challenge #6: “I Really Need to Get More Organized.” - by Submitted on Jan 21, 2011 from Brenda BenceImagine a life without clutter: No mail piled up in your “in” tray, you easily stay caught up on your e-mails. Your productivity is up, but your schedule isn’t packed. You avoid interruptions, arrive on time to appointments, and leave the office early enough to enjoy quality time with your ...
Views: 1433(1 vote) - Failing Forward…..Towards Success - by Submitted on Feb 05, 2010 from Gary RecchionI recently heard an interview with leadership expert, best selling author and speaker, John Maxwell, and was intrigued by the discussion on the topic of “Failing Forward”, a book that he had written several years back. So why are some individuals able to fight off handicaps and hardships, ...
Views: 2231(3 votes) - Finding One’s True Work After Fifty - by Submitted on Dec 21, 2009 from Tomar LevineOn Being a Late Bloomer I’m a late bloomer. It sometimes seems I’ve lived my life backwards. I like to say I took an early retirement (minimal employment and lots of leisure), and now that I’m of retirement age, I’m fired up and cracking to start working. I mean really working, working at my ...
Views: 1483(3 votes) - Five Quick Tips for Effective Networking - by Submitted on Apr 15, 2011 from Julia EricksonNetworking to find a job is very effective. It works especially well when you make it easy for your network to help you. Here are some tips to do it for the best results. 1. Start with your "natural network." You have good friends, former colleagues, current colleagues you trust completely, ...
Views: 1099(1 vote) - Four Practical Steps to Fulfilling Your Life Purpose - by Submitted on Jan 22, 2013 from Melissa KittoOne of the most common questions I get asked by clients is "What is my life purpose?" or "What am I here to do?" I know that many of you are plagued by this question. Or even if you have a pretty good understanding of what your life purpose is, you probably still need guidance on what steps to ...
Views: 2286(2 votes) - From College to Career: How to Get Hired In a Recession - by Submitted on Jul 12, 2010 from Sarah HathornThis year many college graduates will continue to interview for their first executive position during a very unusual economic time. As a young professional, you are armed with a world of knowledge. However, now comes the art of gaining real-life experiences in your field of expertise. It will be ...
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