Archive for July, 2009
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What Makes A Long Term Employee Employer Relationship?
Monday, July 27th, 2009
Most successful employers have similar traits when it comes to being driven to succeed. They are perfectionist to the point of almost being obsessive compulsive; happen to be extremely motivated, and stubborn to a fault, and at times extremely difficult to deal with. Nothing gets in their way; they do not dwell on problems, but [...]
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Five Keys to Realizing Your Potential
Thursday, July 23rd, 2009
CBNMoney.com – When I was growing up, we had a framed piece of wisdom that hung on a wall:
Don’t regret growing old. It is a privilege denied to many. As I celebrate my birthday this week, that piece of wisdom is one of many that continues to inspire me.
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Are You a Change Champion?
Wednesday, July 22nd, 2009
Think back to a time when you were really excited about something that was changing.
Maybe it was a new initiative at work or in your community, or a new idea for your family. It can be anything at all that you were excited about and anxious for the change or innovation to take place or [...] -
Why Being a Fool isn’t so Foolish
Wednesday, July 22nd, 2009
A fool can be defined as “someone who lacks good judgment.”
I`m sure you would agree that being called a fool isn`t something most would consider a complement.
So why then am I suggesting that you consider being a fool?
Actually, I`m not encouraging you to “lack good judgment” - on the contrary, the suggestions that follow will [...] -
Change Management - Coping With Change
Wednesday, July 22nd, 2009
Change Management is one of the most common reasons why organisations from the Private or Public Sectors require Interim Managers, who are skilled at handling the most complex of change management programmes, sometimes across different geographies.
Change can occur for lots of different reasons, from the challenges of growth that an organisation is facing, changing global [...] -
How Do I Figure Out My Life’s Purpose?
Tuesday, July 21st, 2009
There is a purpose for your life, whether you believe it or not. You may have to take several paths, but with a little digging, you can find where you’re meant to be.
The first clue to figuring out your purpose in life is to consider what natural talents, gifts and abilities you’re born with.Are you [...]
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The 11 Steps in Career Transition
Tuesday, July 21st, 2009
If you’re in the job market, you may want a job quickly. Few job seekers–even high-level managers–can sustain a job search for more than three or four months without suffering. There’s something inside us that says, ‘I have to be working . . . and I have to be working now.’
Job hunting can be a [...] -
Make Your Career Transition Positive
Tuesday, July 21st, 2009
Are you, like so many other people, fed up with the present state of your career? If you are, you need to take a step back and see where your career is headed.
You want to see if you have any other options of career development besides slogging on at your current job. If you see [...] -
Networking Strategically: How To Get The Ultimate Referral
Friday, July 17th, 2009
Don’t be shy about it. You’re networking for a reason: You want more business.
By networking strategically you can get more business than you know what do with.
In order to network strategically you’re going to need leverage. Before you can get leverage you’ve got to understand what you’re trying to move, or in this case accomplish.
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Genuine and Caring Leadership
Wednesday, July 15th, 2009
It was a warm, humid and very still Saturday morning in early January, typical of the weather you expect in Sydney in the middle of a hot Australian summer. I was out of bed early as the first task of the day was to take my car to my local tyre service centre for a [...]