You know that panic you feel before a big deadline? I know it well because I’m a procrastinator. It’s the impending doom when you realize that you haven’t done anything to prepare, haven’t written anything, haven’t built the spreadsheet, or the presentation. Why do we tend to procrastinate? Is it because we just don’t want […]
This might be your time. In fact, positive things are probably on the horizon for you as you consider a promotion. Not only does a promotion come with a salary increase, it also comes with stature, power, decision making, and rank amongst the troops. However, a promotion is most likely a big step in your […]
Are you in the market for a new job? If so, jump on your search now because the market is heating up. First time job seekers and those looking for a career boost are ripe for success. According to Glassdoor, the U.S. economy is growing, leading to noticeable effects on hiring. Here are some of […]
Business-to-business (B2B) branding is just as, or even more important, than business-to-consumer (B2C) branding. Businesses can no longer rely on the traditional direct sales force approach alone to gain market share. Branding and marketing must be part of the equation and can be the most efficient way to contribute to the bottom line. However, many […]
With unemployment at an almost 50-year low, recruiting poses more and more of a challenge. And indeed, there is a lot of research indicating that perhaps recent graduates or even people already experienced in the work-place may have significant gaps in skills compared to the needs of recruiting managers. And unfortunately, the global economy could […]
Who do you want to be? This is a pretty simple question. However, whether you realize it or not, it can determine your professional success. Question yourself—how do you want to be perceived and how do you wanted to be treated? Hopefully the answer is that you want to be treated equally. Study after study concludes […]
Have you ever seen anyone walk into a room and totally command it? A powerhouse. A force to be reckoned with. Branding has been in the consideration set and mission critical strategy amongst leaders for decades. And it now extends beyond what advertising agencies have professed and pitched for years. There’s the belief that we […]
So, what is the difference between managing and leading? Managing people means watching them to make sure they do what they’re supposed to do. Leaders aren’t watch dogs. A leader confidently faces forward with the assumption that their troops will follow because he believes in, and trusts them to do so. “Management is doing things […]
“I’m on it.” “Sure, I’ll have it done by the end of the day.” “Absolutely, I’m happy to take that on for you.” Our default reply is, “yes” to each and every request that comes across our desks. But should we say “yes” when we really mean “no?” It’s a fatal trap that we all […]