Get That Promotion: Step 1 – Strengthen Your Foundation

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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

Honoring “The Greatest”

Muhammad Ali was not only The Greatest, he was the people’s servant.  He was never too big, too powerful, or too rich to be humble, to love and to connect with people world-wide. That is evident by the outpouring of memorials and visitors from all over the world coming to Louisville, KY to honor him … Read more

Why Your Boss May Be Agitated With You

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“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

Become an Influencer

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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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