Entries by First Sun Team

Your #Career: 4 Steps To Lead Generation (Networking) Through LinkedIn…Understanding #Executive #Branding is Like Unlocking the Secret to Getting Picked 1st in Middle School Dodgeball

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In content marketing, your network is everything. Although publishing a brilliant article on a site with 100,000 readers is a great credibility booster, it won’t matter if you’re not speaking to the right people. That’s where LinkedIn’s publishing platform has stepped up to the plate. Its platform has become a prime place for brands to share content. […]

#Leadership: Naturally Successful People do these 5 Things at Work Every Day…Try Working in Highly Focused Bursts of about 45 Minutes, & Then take a 15-Minute Break. Adjust Up or Down from there to Determine what Ratio Allows you to Remain Fully Charged Throughout the Workday

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Small tweaks to how quickly you fire off emails, take breaks, and ask questions can make all the difference in how happy, productive, and effective you are at work. 1. They are 80 percent positive Being blindly positive or perpetually negative can cause others to be frustrated or annoyed or to simply tune out.  This […]

#Strategy: 4 Benefits of Showing up Early to Work every Day…Instead of Being Interrupted Every 5 minutes by a Coworker with yet another Question, You’ll be Able to Make a Major Dent in your Latest Project

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Everyone knows that guy. He’s always at his desk before everyone else, making the rest of the team wonder if he slept at his desk. How does he do it? Why does he do it? Chances are, that early bird knows a few things you don’t. Commute early, skip the traffic. Here are four top benefits […]

Your #Career: 4 Signs It’s Time To Start Looking For A New #Job…When should you start looking for a new job? Sometimes, it’s an Easy Decision to Make (your Boss is Abusive, the Company is Going through a Downsizing, you’re Relocating to Another City), but Frequently the Choice isn’t Clear-Cut

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When should you start looking for a new job? Sometimes, it’s an easy decision to make (your boss is abusive, the company is going through a downsizing, you’re relocating to another city), but frequently the choice isn’t clear-cut. There are, however, some telltale signs to look for when trying to make up your mind. If […]

#Leadership: How an Introvert can Thrive In an Extrovert Workplace…Companies Set Up for Extroverts in their Work Environment, But also Introverts Lose Out in Understanding How to Move Up & Negotiate for Themselves in the Workplace

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About five years ago I made a commitment to myself that in my career I would only stay at companies where I felt comfortable.  That being said, I’m an introvert working in an extrovert world. If you are an introvert–like me–you get energy from being alone. And this can be a problem considering most companies […]

Your #Career: The 8 Most Common Cover Letter Mistakes that could Cost you the #Job…As Easily as an Impressive Cover Letter can Land you an #Interview, a Generic & Rushed One can Send your Application Straight to the “No” Pile.

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As easily as an impressive cover letter can land you an interview, a generic and rushed one can send your application straight to the “no” pile. Recruiters cherish brevity — keep you cover letter to one page. We turned to Amanda Augustine, career management expert and spokesperson at TheLadders, an online job-matching service for professionals, […]

#Leadership: How To Manage Office Bullies, From Co-workers To Bosses…Bullies Typically Manage Up & Make Life Difficult for their Subordinates, although some Terrorize their Colleagues & Bosses Too. Their Motto is “My Way or the Highway,” & they Follow the Office Bully Code of Conduct

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Bullies typically manage up and make life difficult for their subordinates – although some terrorize their colleagues and bosses too. Their motto is “My Way or the Highway,” and they follow the Office Bully Code of Conduct: ♦ Be cold. Never let them see emotion. ♦ Be selective. Only let people who agree with you join your circle. […]

#Leadership: If You’re Guilty of the Following, Chances Are Everyone Hates Your #Emails…Find Yourself Doing any of the Following? Just Stop.

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A recent survey by consulting firm Kelton Global indicates that about 90 percent of Americans spend at least 90 minutes a day on email–that’s about the same amount of time they spend eating. IMAGE: Getty Images Email is especially important to managers, entrepreneurs and business owners, as it is often the primary form of communication with contacts. Relationships […]

#Leadership: Hesitating to Accept Help? 5 Great Reasons to Get Over It…Smart Managers/Entrepreneurs Know Why Going it Alone is a Surprisingly Stupid Move

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What should you do when someone offers assistance or support for you new business, product, or other project? If at all possible, you should always say yes. This may be counter-intuitive. Turning down an offer of help might make you feel proud and self-sufficient. You might also feel reluctant to accept help for fear of […]

#Strategy: How to Deal with your Most Obnoxious #Coworkers…Fortunately, There are Some Steps you can Take to Deal with Even the Most Annoying of Coworkers

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If you have colleagues at work, there’s a very small chance you all get along swimmingly 100% of the time.  You’ll probably get annoyed with each and every one of them at some point — and there may even be a few who you absolutely can’t stand. Fortunately, there are some steps you can take […]