The more I talk to people about their struggles, the more I realize that we all have some sense of dissatisfaction with ourselves. I have it, and I’d be willing to bet everyone reading this does too. Consider some of the ways we’re dissatisfied with ourselves: We constantly have a feeling that we should be… Read more »
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Ready to Move Up? Then Make Yourself Uncomfortable.
Pushing yourself outside your comfort zone is a difficult, but necessary, step in growing your career. Here’s how to stretch yourself and reach new heights in 2017. Shoot Down Negative Self-Talk, Fast: When you push yourself outside your comfort zone, there will be a voice in your head that tries to talk you… Read more »
Effective Performance Review Can Help Retain Employees
I get a lot of requests to speak on how to recruit and retain employees in this era of low unemployment. There are a lot of creative things companies can do. But one of the smartest strategies is right under managers’ noses, and many companies ignore it or under emphasize it. That strategy is to… Read more »
How to Get Salary Data You Can Actually USE
What should you pay that new employee? Stop guessing–and start using these great sources of up-to-date salary information: Salary.com is technically directed at job seekers, showing users how much they are worth based on their experience and skills, but employers can use the same criteria to develop competitive compensation packages. The Monster Salary Center is powered… Read more »
You Got the Job Offer! Should You Take it?
On the fence about a job? Ask yourself these 14 questions to determine if it’s the right move for your career- or if you should hold out for something better: What is my true motivation for leaving? Before you accept and offer, re-explore your reasons for wanting to move on. Do you need or want… Read more »
Why Didn’t I Think Of That? Become a thought leader to brand yourself–and your company
Thought Leadership–Defined Like “core competencies” and “best practices,” “thought leadership” is in danger of making Forbes’ list of most annoying business jargon. The term is definitely overused and often misused, mostly because it’s so difficult to define. Many use it interchangeably with the term “expert”–but thought leaders are much more than that. True… Read more »
Financial Health–Put that Raise to Work for You
The recent economic downturn triggered a series of salary freezes throughout the work world–including among senior executives in many industries. As the economy recovers, the salary freeze is finally thawing. If you weathered the winter of recession with a frozen salary, you may now be seeing your work bear fruit in the form of raises… Read more »
Hate Being the New Guy?
How to fit in, make friends and succeed from day one. You may ask yourself; Will the work environment be fast paced or laid back? What will my Supervisor think of me? Will I mesh well with my new teammates? How will I fit in? Whether you are starting a new assignment or full… Read more »
Want That Management Job?
Have you reached a point in your career when you want: to take on greater responsibility? to advance your career development? to earn more money? Becoming a manager is an excellent way to accomplish all of these. But landing your first management job presents a “chicken and egg” dilemma: you need to have management experience… Read more »
The Death of “Command and Control”
As business owners and managers are forced to compete in a more volatile and complex environment, the traditional “command and control” approach to leadership is no longer effective. No matter what size the organization, factors like globalization and new technologies have created the need for new styles of leadership. Traditional problem-solving techniques and top-down management… Read more »
