“Tell me about yourself.” It’s the question we’re most likely to be asked first on a job interview, and the one we’re least prepared to address. When it comes to crafting a compelling career story – one that highlights our strengths and encourages people to want to learn more about us – we really struggle.… Read More
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YOU CAN Develop Amazing Executive Presence
Janice worked hard. She completed her assignments on time and rarely made mistakes. She went to meetings, but often sat in the back and never said much – speaking up in large groups wasn’t her thing. She was polite to her colleagues, but cultivated her friends outside of work, and didn’t talk about her passion… Read More
If You Work With Clowns, Expect a Circus
I do not know if we begin with or grow into unprofessionalism and having unacceptable communication skills in business, but we are creating a workplace of ignorant, inept people. As an entrepreneur, I do my best to stay in the know about my expertise and new business practices to stay current as a Health and… Read More
7 Things Your Boss Wants to Tell You
Recently, I read the following post from an employee on an employer review site, which left me sad and frustrated: “Leave the executive suite – learn what people in every city, every building, every office, every department and every shift do, who they are, etc. Periodic surveys and town halls are not enough to give… Read More
Career Advice from a Millennial and a Gen X
My son started graduate school this month, and I couldn’t be more elated and proud. It’s another milestone in his career and for me, a full circle moment. You see that’s him climbing the walls at my own college graduation. Even then, he knew there was more out there, and he was aiming to get… Read More