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If you want anything in life, it starts with a goal, which is the end-result of what you desire. Goals spur us on, they motivate us and they turn our ideas and dreams into reality. You have goals, even though you might not realize it - when you got up this morning, when you left …
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I'm always looking to see the latest news/trends that involve work and the workplace. A recent news article really caught my eye, as it said "Pa. program gives mean cats a chance to punch a clock." My initial reaction was 'huh?' It seems that cats who are unadoptable, such as those who swat or won't …
If you've been following the news (or my blog), you've no undoubtedly been seeing that leaders want workers who possess specific job skills, and that is what hiring isĀ all about these days. But, I think the important skills get overlooked, particularly the soft - or people- skills; you can possess great technical skills but …
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Yesterday, I mentioned the necessity of having a 'Plan B' as part of truly managing one's career. Having well-developed and thought-out plans for how your work-life throughout your time in the workforce will lead to having more confidence, as well as control, over how they play out. To give you an example of why - …
Tesla just fired between 400 - 700 workers; while they won't divulge the exact number, the reason is surprising. Workers were let go, at all levels, due to poor performance. According to their announcement, "As with any company, especially one of over 33,000 employees, performance reviews also occasionally result in employee departures. Tesla is continuing …
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Today is Boss's Day - the day employees have the chance to recognize their leader. But, how many are deserving of this recognition? I've already talked to two people who had no clue of what this day mens, as they did not get any kudos, or thanks, by their employees. Leaders need to ask themselves …
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I absolutely love motivational/inspirational quotes, and have quite a collection of them.Ā They raise the emotional level to keep focused on the positive thoughts, not negative ones. To me, they make you want to do and be more. I found this great find as it is a inspirational journal - each page has a different …
As a beloved Pittsburgh Steelers fan all my life, yesterday was a brutal day for us; we lost to a mediocre team and our quarterback threw five interceptions - yes, five. The media were really quick to announce how poor he was but their scathing headlines, of course, elicited many nasty comments about he needs …
"I feel lonely." Those were words I heard from a potential client call; I'll call them John, who reported that his job is a supportive role and that he has limited interactions with his peers. John also feels bored with this work and doesn't know how to get out of the rut. In exploring what …
More organizations today are using recruiters to help in the hiring process; these individuals seem to be the norm within an organization. There are obvious benefits: they are dedicated solely to that function and they have the ear of hiring managers so they know what type of skills, education and experience are needed. But, do …
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