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If you are stumped as to how organizations are hiring or granting promotions, you aren't alone. But, there are some formulas they use in judging who is a match for the job and the organization which includes who moves up the ladder. While each organization has their own system, overall they look at three competencies …
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No matter what role you have in the career management field - be that as a leader, an HR rep, career coach/counselor, an employee, or are looking to make a job transition (now or the future) - there are workplace trends that will have an impact on the the way work is conducted. Workforce planning …
How long does to be great at what you do? For some people, it comes more easily while for others not so much. According to a recent article, it actually takes about 10,000 hours, or what researchers have named "The 10-year rule." According to researchers, they say it will take at least that long of …
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Eighteen days ago we celebrated the opening of the Winter Olympics. We watched as athletes from almost every nation and continent marched across our TV screens in preparation for competing in athletic sports competitions for which they had been training for over four years. We watched both triumphs and losses but, to me, they are …
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Today's post is short but sweet - I went to Universal to enjoy one of my favorite times there - Mardi Gras- and to see Robin Thicke in concert. Unfortunately, he lost his voice and cancelled. But the New Orleans band was really good and the parade was pretty spectacular. As a firm believer in …
How many times do you say "I want" when you have desires you want to achieve? I'm sure it's often, if you're anything like the majority of people in the world. When you say "I want," how often does it make you want to take action to get what that is? I would suspect not …
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Do you ever struggle with decision making? I think we all do but some struggle more than others, such as those who have perfectionistic tendencies or those who lack self-confidence. Every day we are faced with making decisions that start early in our day - what time should I wake up, what should I wear, …
If you're looking for a job and thinking you can just send out a resume and they'll come calling, you better change that thought; the job search ain't what it used to be. With the changing demands of technology and streamlining of processes and services, plus consumer demand for 'now,' organizational hiring is slower than …
Steve Jobs had it right!
When you go to your job each day, are you prepared for the tasks at hand, do you feel 'pumped' and get to work? If not, then you are missing the boat for getting more done and for getting noticed. Being productive not only gets work done; it also taps into one's motivational need in …
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