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Leadership and career
July 15, 2016

The 4 Biggest Mistakes Career Changers Make

Remember the old movie, “The Seven-Year Itch?” The “itch,” of course, refers to the burr-under-the-saddle feeling we supposedly get when we’ve been married just shy of a decade.  Change starts to look appealing, and some people wander off in search of greener pastures. That’s enough clichés. What I’m referring to…
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Leadership and career
July 13, 2016

Who is Really Responsible for Unethical Behavior?

By: Marcy Maslov You receive an email from Big Boss requiring you to complete mandatory supervisor training by the end of the month. You reply you’re exempt since you’ve been a supervisor for more than 20 years. Big Boss exempts you but nobody else can skip the training. How does…
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Clark Conine 0
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Leadership and career
July 11, 2016

Interview Quiz

Interviewing is an issue fraught with myth, controversy and sweaty palms.  There are a myriad of books and articles on the subject, many of which conflict with one another.  One expert will tell you to be yourself while another will intone with a flourish, "Job search is theater!" As with…
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Leadership and career
July 8, 2016

How to Convince a Hiring Manager That You’re the Solution to His Problems

If you remember nothing else from what I am about to reveal in this article, remember one thing: a job interview is not about you. Ignore the fact that the hiring manager called you to schedule this meeting. Forget the part about how you introduced yourself when you walked in…
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Clark Conine 0
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Leadership and career
July 6, 2016

Preparing for the Unexpected

Stuff happens. We may not like it, we may even consider it unfair, but it is a fact of life. In the business environment, the question is: Are management and the Board prepared to respond? Two years ago, I had the opportunity to talk with the Chairman of the Board…
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Leadership and career
July 5, 2016

Finding the Right Mentor

Q: From books, seminars and friends, I’ve learned that having a mentor can be very valuable to my career. But I have yet to hear any practical advice in how to find and collaborate with one. Do you have some tips on how to identify and develop a relationship with…
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Maurice Gilbert 0
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Leadership and career
July 1, 2016

Read This, Then Stop Wasting Time Today

I’m talking fast today because you’re busy. You don’t have time for this. But you clicked on this post about time management, and admitting you need help is the first step in recovery. So here we go, swiftly. Nix these four bad habits and add hours to your day: Stop…
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Clark Conine 0
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Leadership and career
June 29, 2016

The Dangerous “Cult” of CEO Rock Stars

Everyone needs a hero, someone they can look up to and admire, someone that projects feelings of positive personality. The world’s history is replete with “great” leaders who instilled in people a feeling of connection, commitment and admiration. History also tells us that the “leadership dynamic” can also be used…
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Clark Conine 0
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Leadership and career
June 27, 2016

Steps to Improve On-the-Job Recognition

Q: In my current position, I've worked hard but haven't achieved the promotions and recognition I deserve. Although I get consistently good reviews, my manager doesn’t think of me when he assigns special projects or recommends people for advancement or management training. While I enjoy my job and the camaraderie…
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Leadership and career
June 24, 2016

8 Things We Just Learned About Values-Based Leadership

Have you got your hands on this year’s HOW report? Published annually by LRN, it always garners media attention, and this year is no exception.  Fortune Magazine got first crack at the report and announced the most compelling takeaway: businesses that perform best really are the ones whose employees are…
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