Inside each of us there’s a little efficiency guru who views every single email within a larger matrix of all the stuff we could be focusing on: the big deadline that needs to be met, the presentation that needs to be prepared, the client conflict that needs to be resolved, the errands that need to […]
We’re getting closer to the end of the year. It’s been a very exciting year for me achieving most of the goals that I’ve set so far. And of course, it wouldn’t have been possible without the help of some tools that have provided great shortcuts. The tools shared in this post fall under three […]
Whether you’re just starting out in your career or making a transition, odds are there’s some part of the job search process that’s at least a little mystifying. From interviewing to negotiating your salary, there are a lot of factors at play when looking for a new job, and one mistake could put the kibosh on […]
Recently a friend of mine held a productivity summit with 20 or more experts. The content shared came to more than 20 hours. When he told me about it my eyes glazed over. He noticed. “What’s the problem? I’ve put together the greatest minds on productivity. This information is incredibly valuable,” he argued. “I have no doubt,” […]
In today’s business world, a college degree does not automatically lead to a great job the way it typically did in the past. Today, in addition to that college degree, one has to learn how to find a job — and be good at it. This additional challenge represents a significant barrier to some job seekers and […]
Businesses often reflect its leaders, which is why you should work on developing traits that make you a good business leader and killing those that are harming you and your business. “Whenever you see a successful business, someone once made a courageous decision.” – Peter F. Drucker As a business leader and a blogger, my level of productivity is […]
Fact No. 1: After you’ve interviewed for a job, hiring managers don’t always get back to you in the time frame they told you they would. Consider describing a project you’re working on—one that could apply in some way to the job you’re applying for. Fact No. 2: You should absolutely follow up with a […]
A few weeks ago I wrote an article which focused on the bad habits of leaders which should be avoided, as I thought this was just as important as modeling ourselves on the best. Due to the popularity of this article I produced an Infographic, using Visme, that you can download and share. The article […]
One of the more difficult career situations I’ve coached people through – and been through myself – is being promoted from within a department to become the manager of that group. As one client found out, going from a peer who previously talked “trash” about the manager with other colleagues to the person others talked […]
An HR veteran with over 15 years of experience shares her insider’s take on what really goes down during the hiring process. Before launching my own consulting business, I earned my HR stripes working for everyone from big-name financial service companies to an equally big electronics and entertainment company. Think you know what HR reps […]