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Constructive Feedback...Really? by David Lee - Feb, 2010 How good are you at giving “constructive feedback”? Is the feedback you give truly constructive? Whether giving someone feedback or expressing your opinion, do you do it in a way that communicates: A) “You’re a fool” or B) “Here’s my perspective.” I was just reminded of this while reading responses to a question posed in a speakers e-newsletter I received. One of the members asked fellow members for their perspective ... |
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Fact or Opinion? by Nan S. Russell - Feb, 2010 "You ain't going nowhere, son. You ought to go back to drivin' a truck." What if Elvis believed this Grand Ole Opry manager's critique after his l954 performance? Or the Beatles listened in 1962 when Decca Recording Company responded, "We don't like their sound. Groups of guitars are on the way out." What if Rudyard Kipling quit writing when the San Francisco Examiner told him, "I'm sorry, but you just don't know how to use... |
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How to Humanize Your Job Search by Kevin Donlin - Feb, 2010 Question: If you've ever been hired without first meeting the employer in person, open your window and scream "Yes!" Hear anything? Neither do I. Until more scientific proof turns up, just agree with me here: You can't get hired by a computer or over the phone. Before you can work for people, you have to meet people. And the more people you meet, the faster you'll get hired. Here are three ways to do so, usin... |
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Want To Get Promoted? Do Less - Delegate More by Tai Goodwin - Feb, 2010 Have you ever noticed that it is those who have mastered the ability to delegate that often get opportunities for top projects or promoted? This is where words speak louder than actions - where doing instead of delegating can keep you from moving forward in your career. For many of us at work, when a crisis arises we rush in cape blowing in the wind intent on saving the day. And for some of us, it doesn’t have to be a cris... |
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How To Write an Interview-Winning Sales Resume by Laura Smith-Proulx - Feb, 2010 If you’ve established a solid reputation for success in sales, you may believe that others will quickly see your value proposition. However, there’s more to writing a compelling sales resume that catapults you into an interview for a high-level role. Employers that hire sales managers, representatives, and business development professionals are not only concerned about your revenue results, but also your work style and i... |
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The Best Way to Quit Your Job by Karen Burns - Feb, 2010 A majority of Americans are unhappy with their jobs, according to a recent Conference Board survey. What does this mean? For one thing, it’s a clue that as soon as this economy improves, an awful lot of people are going to be setting off for greener pastures. Now is a good time to talk about how to quit a job with class. (A lot of this also applies to how to leave a job classily under any circumstances, voluntary or not.) ... |
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You Can’t Close the Sale if You Don’t Open Well by Suzanne Bates - Feb, 2010 “Show me someone who has done something worthwhile, and I’ll show you someone who has overcome adversity.” -Lou Holtz The economy is still bumping along. This is a fact. Unemployment stubbornly sits at 10%. Businesses are holding back on their decisions. People are delaying their purchases. I flew back and forth to Florida this week and one third of the seats on both planes were empty. It all feels so - uncertain. The... |
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Due and Proper by Jacqui Barrett-Poindexter - Feb, 2010 Do you wake up every morning on time? Do you head to the shower and prepare your body with a cleansing for the work day ahead? Men, do you step out of the shower and faithfully put your razor to work, ridding your face of offensive stubble that began creeping up on you around 5:00 the previous day? Women, do you faithfully set about the task of applying make up and styling solutions to your face and locks, not to mentio... |
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The Ten Deadly Sins of Career Development by Thomas J. Denham - Feb, 2010 1. Phobia – Whether it is fear of failure or fear of success, this psychological obstacle is the number one reason clients do not reach their goals. FEAR is really an illusion that stands for False, Evidence Appearing Real. We choose safety over self-actualization because we fear the unknown and the ambiguity of the future. Fear is a test of commitment and a way to focus your attention on answering the question: “Is thi... |
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Like Trump: We All Get To Hire and Fire - Your Life Is Your Business by Dawn Lennon - Feb, 2010 There’s a lot of grousing out there about hiring. So when it’s our turn to hire, you’d think we’d be really good at it. After all, we’re hiring people all the time. Yes, hiring people to work for us. Our life is our business, remember? From the time we start living on our own, we’re hiring. Mostly, we hire temps or independent contractors. So, who are we hiring? • Personal service providers — hair stylists, manicur... |
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