For-profit to non-profit? I am approached frequently by baby boomers on whether they should make the leap from the For-Profit world to the Non-Profit world. The answer is almost always maybe. I have had a tumultuous but successful career over the last decade and a half. Going from a large corporation to a successful high-tech […]
6 Rewards that Make Us Feel Valued at Work
Do you feel valued at work? The #2 reason people leave their job is that they do not feel valued at work. The #1 reason is the boss! So what makes you feel valued at work? Most of us want 2 to 3 of the following 6 rewards: 1. The Mission I have found some […]
7 Key Characteristics to Job Satisfaction or Dissatisfaction
Do you love or hate your job? Do you know why you feel the way you do? What about your current job, makes you happy or makes you want to pull your hair out? Let’s discuss 7 key characteristics of your current job. 1. Boss The number one reason people leave their jobs is the […]
5 Traits to Avoid in a Boss
You Say You Hate Your Boss! How the heck did you get into this position, and what are you going to do so it does not happen again? The number 1 reason people change jobs is —- the boss! It seems that, in this recession, the worst behavior has become more common by managers. We […]
3 Themes for Writing Your Brand Story
Brand story themes I previously wrote about the 3 Key Elements to a Brand Story. They are: Strong opening Memorable Label Brand Theme The challenge is often coming up with a brand theme. Depending on your particular situation, you may want to tell a story about: How a major event impacted your life and career […]
5 Key Traits Recruiters look for in a PASSIVE CANDIDATE – Guest Post
Passive Candidate You wake up just like you do every morning and get ready for work. You grab your cup of coffee, get in the car and head into your office. You sit down in your cubicle, read through your e-mails. Your boss wants you to get a report ready by noon. Your wife wants […]
Adding Storytelling to the Interview Process
Storytelling? Storytelling is a very compelling way to inform the interviewer that you know your stuff. The purpose of telling stories is to get you to talk about your most memorable accomplishments, biggest challenges, the ways you deal with conflict, and how you recover from a stumble. If you answer every question in an interview […]
Diversity in the Workplace – A Different Perspective
Diversity in the Workplace There is more diversity in the workplace now than ever before. I am going to approach diversity from a different perspective. I have been discussing in this series, the workplace today is multi-generational. We are diverse in a variety of ways: How We Communicate Think about it. If you are 65 […]
3 Key Elements of your LinkedIn Photograph
LinkedIn Photograph Your LinkedIn photograph is the first thing that most people notice when they view your profile. It also shows up next to your name and headline when people conduct searches on LinkedIn. It is often the number one factor in whether people click to view your profile. What does your LinkedIn photograph say […]
