The Art of Self Promotion – Part 5 Finding a way to create a professional profile for self-promotion, and knowing what to say and how to approach a conversation is a challenge many professionals often tell me that they struggle with. Rising Talent Strategies. Companies are setting up talent portals, which host professional profiles of their … Read more
“How do I stay relevant in such a dynamic environment?” That’s a question I often get from professionals trying to stay ahead in their careers. Today’s workplace demands more professionals because the marketplace has such high-level expectations of organizations. If you’re not staying ahead, you’re falling behind. Even just keeping up is no longer good … Read more
I was just reading an interesting article that came out in the June issue of Money Magazine on “The 21 Most Valuable Career Skills Now.” This article gives you the latest insight into the technical skills employers look for when hiring and promoting employees. Get That Promotion: Step 1 – Strengthen Your Foundation I thought … Read more
Losing weight is one of the toughest things to do. If you’re like me, I’m constantly watching my weight and trying to stay healthy. I try to eat right (most of the time) and exercise just about every day. Several days a week I even walk in the evenings to meet my 10,000 step goal … Read more
It’s always exciting to watch the Olympics! These athletes work extremely hard to get to this point. Lots of sweat and tears, disappointments and celebrations. Many have been preparing for this moment all their lives, building a strong foundation for execution at this level. It’s finally their turn on the big stage. How prepared are you … Read more
“Hard to Find: Workers With Good ‘Soft Skills’,” was the focus of a recent article published in the Wall Street Journal. According to this article “companies across the US say it is becoming increasingly difficult to find applicants who can communicate clearly, take initiative, problem-solve and get along with co-workers.” Other research shows similar trends. … Read more
Lists of the most influential people in the world are published in magazines such as Time, Esquire, People, and others. These influencers command a lot of attention and often gain our admiration for what they accomplish. Influential leaders take on some of the biggest challenges in the world. They often stand up against the status … Read more
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