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The Loss of a Thought Leader and a Recommendation
This past week, we lost another great 'thought leader' and influencer - Steven Covey, who wrote the book, The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People (1989). This book, for me, was a life-changer as I found the ability to get more focused and organized on goals and tasks needed to accomplish them. It showed me …
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The Hamster on the Wheel
Do you ever feel like you have so much to do that you can't get it to all? Or do you feel as if you move from one required task to the next in a short amount of time? Have you ever had them combined? To me, this is a syndrome that I call "The …
Promoting Your Business as a Vendor – Check Your Behavior First
Promoting your business at expos and networking events is a great way to gain exposure and to begin relationships with potential referral partners. But all the bells and whistles, i.e. your booth, banners, give-aways, etc. won't do much if you are not welcoming and paying attention to the attendees; you could be missing opportunities that …
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Do You Need Approval?
We all have a need to feel validated; to know that others value us and that the good work and actions we take are recognized and appreciated. But what happens when our need becomes 'too much?' How do you handle it when you are doing well at your job or you are cleaning around the …
Dealing with Workplace Stress
There's not doubt that the workplace today is a stressful one; employers are requiring their workers to perform and produce at higher rates than before. A recent survey cited in my local paper found that 67 percent of workers reported having a high degree of stress, 24 percent reported medium stress and only 11 percent …
Action Phrases and Power Verbs to Use on a Resume
Your resume is meant to give an overview of your achievements and your abilities and translate them to an employer in the hopes of gaining an interview. With your past experiences, you had roles and responsibilities so when conveying them you want to be sure that you are using phrases and words that convey action. …
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Are You Living Up to Your Own Expectations?
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8 Smartphone Applications to Aid in Your Job Search
If you own a phone, you can have more capability for finding a job or to make your job search easier. Here are 8 applications to consider: Jobs by Career Builder: with this app you can search 2 million jobs while using your GPS to identify jobs that may be near where you live. It's …
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What People Earn
One of my favorite time of the year is when the annual report comes out in Parade Magazine on what people earn. It's so interesting to see the occupations that people engage in and how much they earn in their particular cities. This year's edition (April 15, 2012), their 30th, put a bit of a …
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