As I've been reporting on 'What People Earn' report for the last few years, the latest news just came out. I love this report, as it shows several interesting facts: it shows the potential for what one can make in their career it shows the passions people have and will work for, no matter the …
As a Leader, Do you Know When You Have Unhappy Employees?
I've see it over and over again - someone coming for help to deal with the job they say they hate. It didn't seem to be what they expected, or thought, and they don't know how to deal with this sad fact. Often, these individuals are having mood issues, i.e. feeling sad, anxious, angry, frustrated, …
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Have You Defined What Success Looks Like?
Kathy Jo did everything she was advised on in to move up in her career. Her father told her to work hard, to put in the hours and she would reach success. Her college professor told her that she was what the corporate world needed, an aggressive type who would stand out among the noise. …
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Today is the start of a new week, in a new month, and a new quarter. Are you where you want to be? Not to beat the horse, but you have every opportunity to redo, rewrite, relearn...essentially start over. What happens is 95% your responsibility, in most cases. Extenuating circumstances may (will) occur but that's …
Happy Easter!
Wishing you and yours a very Happy Easter. Enjoy your day!
Mindset Determines Your Next Job Steps
If you've ever been laid off from a job, or are not where you want to be in your career, your mindset matters as to what your next steps will be and how quickly you take action. Losing a job feels horrible. It attacks your self-esteem, your confidence, and your drive. It becomes harder to …
Company Closing – Will You Know What To Do?
With the closing of Toy R Us, along with others who are shutting down low-performing stores to stay afloat (Winn Dixie, Footlocker, Best Buy, Sear, Gap, to name a few), it raises the flag of the number of those who will now join the ranks of the unemployed. While some will be fettered to other …
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Did You Know There is a Psychology Behind a Brand?
In order to entice consumers to purchase goods and services, companies have to find a way to convey them, as well as associating their value. What makes them memorable is what will keep customers returning again and again. Brands develop over time and things change. But, there is a psychology behind a brand that can …
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Authenticity is Required in A Brand
I'm sure you've run into someone who says they do one thing but you find out it's not so much later on. I know I have. Years ago, I wanted a particular position in a company I worked for; this position was to open a new department, which I had the knowledge, resources and experiences …
Your Brand Makes Your Career
Your brand makes your career - yes, a bold statement to make. But, bear with me in regards to my thinking on this. When you got hired for your job, you had a certain set of skills and experiences your employer desired. Other's in consideration may also have but you were chosen. Why? It was …
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