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Your Job Search Partner: Working with an executive recruiter in your job search

July 16, 2009

Here, just for extra-special you, is the recording of last night’s teleseminar on working with recruiters in your job search.  There is some great info in here on how to build effective relationships with an executive recruiter.  Thanks again to Lynn Hazan and Jeff Lipschultz for giving their time and knowledge so that all of [...]

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Getting into alignment: Putting passion into your everyday

May 14, 2009

photo credit: Paco Espinoza
Last week I gave you a bit of an assignment — track what tasks you spend your time on, and how you feel while completing those tasks.
Most people when they complete this exercise for the first time find out two things:

There are vast amounts of their time that are not productive [...]

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Featured Article on AllBizAnswers today

May 11, 2009

Just a heads up that you can find an article by yours truly over at AllBizAnswers.com today.
If you’re a manager or entrepreneur, check out Employee Satisfaction = Customer Satisfaction to learn how to connect with your workforce, foster engagement, and deliver top-notch customer service.
Happy Monday!

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Retaining your revenue: Leadership and your bottom line

April 13, 2009

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This is where my inner geek makes an unapologetic entry into the limelight.  See, when you start to talk about leadership with many businesspeople, you get that tight-lipped smile and knowing nod, but the glazed-over look tells the real story which goes something like, “Thanks for the group-hug moment, coach, [...]

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Recruiting and Maxwell’s Laws: Excellence through exceeding yourself

April 12, 2009

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It’s often said that A players hire A players, while B players hire C players, or worse.
A players hire A players because they understand that the single most important responsibility of a manager is to deliver value to the organization from his team that vastly exceeds the cost of supporting that team.  [...]

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Set your career compass – Step 1: Navel-gazing

April 10, 2009

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navel-gazing.  n. Slang. Excessive introspection, self-absorption, or concentration on a single issue.
If you’re unsure about your next career move, job boards aren’t doing you any favors.  You complete an online profile, and perform a keyword search, and sift through experience requirements like “3-5 years management experience” and “2 years experience with a [...]

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How to get hired: The five things I want out of a job candidate

January 26, 2009

There are dozens of places to find tips on interviewing, including this one.  Much of the advice you’ll find is foundational — the basics that are required to get your rear end into the interview chair and to be considered on the same plane as your fellow candidates.
The basics are important.  Trust me, plenty of [...]

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