Emotions: How do some people keep a clear mind to make intelligent decisions? Is managing emotions a skill anyone can learn? There are no bad emotions. There are only bad uses of emotions. ~ www.jaywren.com Emotions Have Positive Purposes All feelings help us interpret our world and make decisions. Even anger, doubt, and fear have positive benefits.…… Continue reading How to Use Your Emotions to Make Better Decisions
4 Traits that Form the Foundation of Great Teams
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Reduce Turnover with These Powerful Steps
The most valuable assets of any company walk out the door at the end of the day. Ensuring that those assets return the next day is the obligation of all managers. ~ www.jaywren.com Reduce Turnover with These Powerful Steps. With these steps, you will reduce turnover and increase the value of your employees. Match Jobs…… Continue reading Reduce Turnover with These Powerful Steps
Interview Preparation: Three Steps That Will Land You the Job
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Synergy: Increasing Success By Creating Great Teams
Synergy: How do companies create teams that produce greater results together than the total results of the team members working separately? “The whole is greater than the sum of its parts.” ~ Aristotle Collaboration and Synergy Synergy is the process of combining the efforts of individuals or organizations to produce greater results together than the…… Continue reading Synergy: Increasing Success By Creating Great Teams
Grumpy versus Grateful: Do We Have a Choice in How We Feel Today?
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Empowering Teams: How Leaders Create Success
Empowering Teams: How Leaders Create Success. When a team performs below the sum of its members’ abilities, has leadership failed? “The greatest leaders empower the people they lead.” www.jaywren.com Empowering Teams: Leaders use different methods to create powerful teams and reduce turnover. Here are some simple steps that any leader can use. Empowering Teams: How Leaders…… Continue reading Empowering Teams: How Leaders Create Success
Interview Feedback: How a Thank You Letter Can Land You a Job
Interview Feedback: Have you had interviews and have no idea how well the interview went? A thank you letter can help you land the job. “If you need interview feedback, sometimes all you need to do is ask for it.” www.jaywren.com Interview Feedback: How A Thank You Letter Can Land You a Job After an interview,…… Continue reading Interview Feedback: How a Thank You Letter Can Land You a Job
The Best Job Applicants Do These Seven Things.
The best job applicants do things that land them job offers. Furthermore, they set themselves apart from other job applicants to be the person companies want to hire. “In a job interview, it is far better to get a job offer than to have to learn from your mistakes.” ~ www.JayWren.com The Best Job Applicants…… Continue reading The Best Job Applicants Do These Seven Things.
Jay Wren Client List – Building a Business Never Ends
Jay Wren Client List: For me, building a successful business never ends. It is a continual process of expanding my skills and expanding my network. Jay Wren Partial Client List of Companies I Have Served Building a business or a career is a continual process of expanding your goods, services, skills, and network. The day…… Continue reading Jay Wren Client List – Building a Business Never Ends
Get Things Done: How to Defeat Procrastination
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Success: How do Successful People Create Long-Term Success?
Success: What are the things that successful people do to build a long-term career? Can you do these things? Can you repeat them throughout your career? Success: How do Successful People Create Long-Term Success? During three decades working as a corporate recruiter, I saw people do many things to create successful careers. Here are five…… Continue reading Success: How do Successful People Create Long-Term Success?
Interview Tips: How Do You Get from a Handshake to a Job Offer?
Interview tips: Do you have a job interview coming up and are not sure how to prepare? Even worse, are you getting interviews but no job offers? These tips will help you get a job offer. Interview Tips: How Do You Get from a Handshake to a Job Offer? Use these 5 interview tips to…… Continue reading Interview Tips: How Do You Get from a Handshake to a Job Offer?
Resume Cover Letters: Do You Have the Perfect Resume and No Job Interviews?
Resume Cover Letters: How important is your resume cover letter? It is as important as your resume for getting an interview. Resume Cover Letters: Do You Have the Perfect Resume and No Job Interviews? Do you have the perfect resume and not getting interviews? The reason could be your cover letter. If your cover letter does…… Continue reading Resume Cover Letters: Do You Have the Perfect Resume and No Job Interviews?
Fun: In What Way Can Fun Increase Productivity?
un: What are the things that you can do to reduce stress in the workplace? In what ways can we enjoy our work and can increase our productivity? Fun: In What Way Can Fun Increase Productivity? I enjoy my work. The requirements of the job are simple yet fast paced. The tools are a lot…… Continue reading Fun: In What Way Can Fun Increase Productivity?
Enjoy Life: How Do You Step Back and Take It Easy?
Enjoy life: Do you find yourself overwhelmed with work or with personal and family challenges? How do you find a way to step back and take it easy? “Lighten up while you still can. …and take it easy.” “Take it Easy” lyrics by The Eagles Enjoy Life. Not only should you enjoy life. Moreover, you should live…… Continue reading Enjoy Life: How Do You Step Back and Take It Easy?
Cold Calls: How Do You Take the Chill Out of Cold Calls?
Cold calls: do you fear calling people you don’t know? How do successful people open doors to opportunity through a simple phone call? Cold Calls: How Do You Take the Chill Out of Cold Calls? Cold calls: do you fear calling people you don’t know? How do successful people open doors to opportunity through a…… Continue reading Cold Calls: How Do You Take the Chill Out of Cold Calls?
Business Meetings: Bringing the Right Tools
Business Meetings: job interviews, sales calls, client service meetings, meetings within your own company. What tools can add power to your presence? Business Meetings: Bringing the Right Tools What you bring to a business meeting is as important as the things you say or do in a business meeting. Getting to a business meeting to discover…… Continue reading Business Meetings: Bringing the Right Tools
Leadership Traits: What are Four Traits Leaders Must Have?
Leadership Traits: Some teams have a manager but still suffer from a lack of leadership. What traits help leaders raise the team standards and increase team success? Leadership Traits: What are Four Traits Leaders Must Have? Leaders have many traits. Some of these traits are good traits that not all leaders have. For example, a…… Continue reading Leadership Traits: What are Four Traits Leaders Must Have?
Bragging: The Wrong Way to Impress People
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Rebels: Is Conforming to the System Killing Your Career?
I have never known a rebel who was boring. ~ www.jaywren.com Rebels: Companies have guidelines and rules. But what do you do when the guidelines no longer provide you security? Do you have enough of the rebel in you to change your life and, perhaps, even the lives of people around you? Rebels: Is Conforming…… Continue reading Rebels: Is Conforming to the System Killing Your Career?
Team Culture: Creating Success That Endures
Team Culture: Why do some teams pull together, even in the face of adversity? On the other hand, why do winning teams break down and go separate ways? Team Culture: Creating Success That Endures There are many things that characterize team culture. One of those things is that they share common goals. Second, team members…… Continue reading Team Culture: Creating Success That Endures
Mentors: A Source Of Power Or A Waste of Time?
Mentors: What is a mentor? How can a mentor help you? What skills do you need to benefit from mentoring? What type of mentoring will work effectively for you? Mentors: A Source of Power or A Waste of Time? For many people, a mentor is a source of inspiration, wisdom, and solutions. Some people rely…… Continue reading Mentors: A Source Of Power Or A Waste of Time?
Success Made Simple: Do These Things.
Success Made Simple: What are the things that successful people do differently? How can you simplify your life to simplify your success? Success Made Simple There are many things that successful people do. Here are some of those things. Success Made Simple: Act Once. Some projects need extra effort and attention. Sometimes completing those projects is…… Continue reading Success Made Simple: Do These Things.
Resume Writing Made Simple: Here’s How
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Finding Confidence in the Face of Fear
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Creating the Story of Why You are Great
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Wired For Success: Five Steps to Upping Your Mental Game
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How Leaders Create Powerful Teams and Reduce Turnover
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Successful Leaders: What is the one thing a leader must do?
What is the one thing a leader must do? There are all kinds of opinions on what leaders must do. But what is there is one thing that all successful leaders have in common. Leadership Gold by John C. Maxwell Successful Leaders: What is the one thing a leader must do? There are countless articles…… Continue reading Successful Leaders: What is the one thing a leader must do?
The One Thing You Should Know to Get a Job Offer
Job offers are the midway point in a job change. ~ www.jaywren.com Job offer: There are many things that you need to know to get a job offer. However, the answer to this one question is critical. The One Thing You Should Know to Get a Job Offer There are many interview questions that challenge…… Continue reading The One Thing You Should Know to Get a Job Offer
Privacy Protection: Opt-Out of the Sites that Share Your Private Details
Privacy Protection: How does this loss of privacy hurt you? It can hurt you in several ways. Privacy Protection: Opt-Out of the Sites that Share Your Private Details Now there are websites that share your personal information. Some of these sites sell this information through subscriptions. How does this loss of privacy hurt you? It can…… Continue reading Privacy Protection: Opt-Out of the Sites that Share Your Private Details
Mental and Emotional Burnout: When Self-Sacrifice Becomes Destructive
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Isaac Asimov: How Did He Create a Lifetime of Success?
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Do You Want to Get Promoted? Do These Twelve Things.
Do You Want to Get Promoted? Here are twelve things that will help you achieve your goals and receive the credit you deserve. #1 Get things done. The phrase “[He] gets things done” is the description that appeared on “Mashable” as a description of Sundar Pichai as he assumed the role as the new CEO…… Continue reading Do You Want to Get Promoted? Do These Twelve Things.
8 Simple and Powerful Daily Steps to Success
Daily Steps to Success: Here are 8 things you can do every day. These things are simple. These simple steps will increase the joy and productivity in your workday. How do you make success a habit? Repeat the things that make you successful and repeat them daily. Here are 8 daily steps to success that…… Continue reading 8 Simple and Powerful Daily Steps to Success
6 Signs Your Boss Hates You and 6 Solutions
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4 Warning Signs You are Interviewing with the Wrong Company
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When Leaving a Company: How to Say Goodbye Gracefully
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Negotiating Job Offers: An Outline for Getting What You are Worth
Negotiating Job Offers: An Outline for Getting What You are Worth. Negotiating Job Offers: An Outline for Getting What You are Worth. The increase you get when you start a job compounds into thousands of dollars over time. Negotiating Job Offers: Begin with the Facts Employers are more open to negotiating a job offer when…… Continue reading Negotiating Job Offers: An Outline for Getting What You are Worth
Delegating Authority in Large Organizations
Delegating Authority in Large Organizations Cruise ships are complex organizations. Examining the operations of a cruise ship presents an operating to see the necessity of delegating authority. Delegating Authority in Cruise Ship Operations. What can we learn from the operation of a cruise ship? How does it compare to other complex organizations? Just because you…… Continue reading Delegating Authority in Large Organizations
Auftragstaktik: Empowering Site-Based Leaders
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Empowering Others: Leadership and General Patton
Empowering others is not a concept that people often associate with George S. Patton, Jr. But at what point does success depend on empowering others? “Never tell people how to do things. Tell them what to do, and they will surprise you with their ingenuity.” General George S. Patton, Jr. This quote from Patton gives us…… Continue reading Empowering Others: Leadership and General Patton
Hiring the Best People and Empowering Them to Excel
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Highly Successful People: 7 Quotes to Live By
Conquering Self-doubt Highly successful people experience self-doubt. Sometimes life is uncertain. But highly successful people find ways to conquer self-doubt. “We are told from childhood onward that everything we want to do is impossible. We grow up with this idea, and as the years accumulate, so too do the layers of prejudice, fear and guilt.…… Continue reading Highly Successful People: 7 Quotes to Live By
Profile Cloning: Is Your Identity Being Stolen by a Copycat?
What is Profile Cloning? Profile cloning is different from profile hacking. When someone hacks your profile, they gain access to your profile by getting your sign-in information. This information is usually your password and username or your password and email address. However, when someone clones your profile, they make a duplicate copy of your profile.…… Continue reading Profile Cloning: Is Your Identity Being Stolen by a Copycat?
Inspiration: How Successful People Find Joy at Work
Do you find yourself depressed about your work? Do you have trouble concentrating? Is it difficult for you to finish your work? Were you excited when you landed your current job and now you dread doing your job? During the decades that I worked as a recruiter, I went through easy times, tough times, and…… Continue reading Inspiration: How Successful People Find Joy at Work
Top 10 Cities & States for Job Growth Rate
Some cities and states offer more than a place to work. They offer high job growth rate and long-term career security. What are the top states and cities? Studies from the Arizona State University W. P. Carey School of Business give interesting information that helps us find answers to those questions. ASU’s Top 10 Cities for Job…… Continue reading Top 10 Cities & States for Job Growth Rate
Business and Career Growth: Can a Business or Career Become Static and Survive?
Business and Career Growth: Can a Business or Career Become Static and Survive? Building a business or a career is a continual process of expanding your goods, services, skills, and network. The first day that I sat down to start my career as a recruiter, I had no contacts. I had a telephone, an empty…… Continue reading Business and Career Growth: Can a Business or Career Become Static and Survive?
Branding: When the Lowest Price Is Not Enough
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Jay Wren: The World’s Noblest Headhunter
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Poise: You can have it, and it’s free. Here’s how.
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Top 100 Consumer Products Companies
Top 100 Consumer Products Companies, including the name, address, and phone number of America’s largest consumer products companies. How to Use This Map Click the icon pin to see the company name, address, and phone number. When you click the icon, a new tab will open to help you find you find directions to the…… Continue reading Top 100 Consumer Products Companies
The Consumer-Packaged Goods Industry: Is It for You?
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Resume Headlines and Why They Matter
Resume Headlines and Why They Matter “Writing headlines is a specialty – there are outstanding writers who will tell you they couldn’t write a headline to save their lives.” – The Score Takes Care of Itself: My Philosophy of Leadership, Bill Walsh Resumes headlines are also known as resume titles. They serve several purposes. Here…… Continue reading Resume Headlines and Why They Matter
Social Anxiety: Is It Killing Your Career?
It is your responsibility to stop thinking negative thoughts about yourself before they become fixed in your mind as beliefs. Smile. Say something nice about yourself. Make a list of your blessings. Social Anxiety: Is It Killing Your Career? “Don’t let the world change your smile. Let your smile change the world.” A Work in…… Continue reading Social Anxiety: Is It Killing Your Career?
Job References: Can You Trust Them?
Job References: Can You Trust Them? “Believe none of what you hear, and only half of what you see.” ― Benjamin Franklin: An American Life by Walter Isaacson Most hiring companies do reference checks on potential employees. How reliable are these references? How risky are they to the job seeker and to the people who…… Continue reading Job References: Can You Trust Them?
Phone Interviews: Are they a waste of time?
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Negotiations: Why do Americans struggle to negotiate?
Negotiations: Why do Americans struggle to negotiate? Negotiation is a skill. You can learn it. A few negotiation skills can help us in all aspects of our lives. In some countries, people regularly negotiate retail prices. Yet in America, many people are frightened of the idea of asking for people to negotiate with them over a…… Continue reading Negotiations: Why do Americans struggle to negotiate?
Successful People Turn Bad Days into Great Days!
Successful People Turn Bad Days into Great Days! “It’s not what happens to us, but our response to what happens to us that hurts us.” The 7 Habits of Highly Successful People by Stephen R. Covey When I am having a bad day, I can strain to push myself through the day. Ruminating, sulking, and whining are…… Continue reading Successful People Turn Bad Days into Great Days!
Self-Confidence: Getting to ‘You Got This!’
Self-Confidence: Getting to “You Got This!” The Power of Self-Confidence: Become Unstoppable, Irresistible, and Unafraid in Every Area of Your Life by Brian Tracy Get up every day and tell yourself, “You got this!” Never sell yourself short. In order to lead, you need self-confidence. You must believe in your own abilities. Most people easily…… Continue reading Self-Confidence: Getting to ‘You Got This!’
Fear is what people say behind your back.
Fear is not equal to respect. Fear is what people say behind your back. Respect is what people say to your face. You can push people with fear. You can fight people with fear. But you can’t lead people with fear. That takes respect. Want Respect? Do These 8 Things. 1. Give Credit. People gain…… Continue reading Fear is what people say behind your back.
The Simple Way to Write a Killer Resume
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Preparation: The Key to Self-confidence
Preparation: The Key to Self-confidence “One important key to success is self-confidence. An important key to self-confidence is preparation.” Arthur Ashe An effective way to prepare for anything is to create an outline of the things you want to do, that is, an agenda. Below is an interview agenda you can use as a format for…… Continue reading Preparation: The Key to Self-confidence
3 Times When You Should Never Take Advice
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My family and I visited the USS Midway Museum. I wish to thank our docent, Joe Veraldi, for the wonderful job that he did to help us with our tour. For people not familiar with the USS Midway, it is a decommissioned United States aircraft carrier that today serves as a museum. Upon graduating from…… Continue reading Why is the USS Midway the biggest thing in San Diego?
Are Happy People More Successful?
Don’t Wait for Success to Be Happy. Happiness doesn’t happen in the future. Nothing exists in the future. Everything can only exist here and now. Becoming happy today gives us energy and brings joy to our lives. While many people spend time thinking about the future, other people are living in the present moment to…… Continue reading Are Happy People More Successful?
Finding Your Individual Greatness
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The Seven Steps of a Persuasive Presentation
When I worked at Procter & Gamble, I took a sales training course that included a presentation model that works for any situation. Procter & Gamble titled the model the 5-Steps to persuasive selling. Xerox had actually developed the original course as the 7-steps to professional selling (PSS). Let us say that tomorrow you have…… Continue reading The Seven Steps of a Persuasive Presentation
Political Discussions: Facebook is Not the Place
Political Discussions: Facebook is Not the Place. I recently posted an article on how weary people are from reading about politics and political discussions. “Pause Before Posting: Sharing online stories on is as easy as clicking a share button. However, if the story is about politics, pause before posting. Your friends and connections are probably…… Continue reading Political Discussions: Facebook is Not the Place
Politics: A Majority Are Sick of It.
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LinkedIn: How to Unfollow a Connection
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Unfollow and Down Vote: Your Internet Power
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There are many career skills for success. These six simple skills save time, increase productivity, and reduce stress. Clean up as you go along. This is such a simple skill, which makes everything else much simpler. If I have an empty coffee cup on my desk, I can easily take it with me when I walk…… Continue reading 6 Powerful Career Skills You Can Use Right Now
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How to Negotiate Salary
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10 Ways Winners Beat Stress
10 Ways Winners Beat Stress There are countless ways to beat stress. Here are ten things I see winners doing that help me. Winners own their mistakes. They correct them. They move forward. They don’t let the life’s little mistakes lie around and create problems and stress. Winners don’t apologize all the time. People who are apologizing all…… Continue reading 10 Ways Winners Beat Stress
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There are many ways to destroy yourself online. Here are 5 things I try to avoid. Trolling and Trolls I love Internet forums. I read forums for fun and for information. But forums have a sneaky way of getting readers into a blind date with a troll. A few months ago, I made the mistake of giving my opinion as opposed…… Continue reading 5 Ways to Destroy Yourself Online
8 Things Successful People Bring to a Business Meeting
Business Meeting: Meeting preparation is important. Equally important is having the right tools. What should you bring to a meeting? No One is Competitive Without the Right Equipment. www.jaywren.com Business Meeting What you bring to a business meeting is as important as the things you say or do in a business meeting. Getting to a business…… Continue reading 8 Things Successful People Bring to a Business Meeting
10 Winning Steps to a Successful Job Search
uccessful job search comes from taking simple steps. Here are ten powerful ideas for landing your next job. JOB CHANGE TIMING “The Best Time to Change Jobs” Changing jobs is one of the most stressful experiences in a person’s life. That statement does not mean that job changes do not bring high rewards. Getting married, having…… Continue reading 10 Winning Steps to a Successful Job Search
Intelligence Versus The Mental Zone Of Success
he Mental Zone of Success The mental zone of success enables us to live in the present moment, work stress free, and perform from a higher mental level. From 1998-2001, Jason Williams was the starting point guard for the Sacramento Kings. The February 15, 2001 Sports Illustrated cover featured Williams along with teammates Chris Webber, Vlade Divac, Doug Christie,…… Continue reading Intelligence Versus The Mental Zone Of Success
4 Traits of Highly Successful People
Highly successful people do many things that make them successful. Here are four traits that enable them to keep a clear head, make better decisions, do more, and have a well-balanced life. Highly successful people focus on solutions. They don’t obsess about things that worry them. Worry helps us by calling our attention to the problems…… Continue reading 4 Traits of Highly Successful People
5 Winning Steps to Turn Interview Jitters into Energy and Confidence
Interview jitters are a form of stage fright. If job interviews give you the jitters, you are not alone. Everyone experiences some feelings of uncertainty from time to time. Applicants know that another person or other people are judging the things they say and the things they do. They fear rejection. Many job applicants are nervous…… Continue reading 5 Winning Steps to Turn Interview Jitters into Energy and Confidence
Correcting People On The Internet
Correcting people on the Internet feels so satisfying while I am writing my comment. But is it good for me to judge others and police the Internet? By trying to correct people who post an article, I draw attention to the article. On LinkedIn, when I comment on an article, my comment makes the article appear in my activity…… Continue reading Correcting People On The Internet
Can You Get Rich by Continually Changing Jobs?
Can You Get Rich by Continually Changing Jobs? Can you get rich by continually changing jobs? Is job-hopping for more money smart or stupid? The answer to those questions depends on the answer to five simple questions. Is job-hopping for more money smart? The answer to that question depends on the answer to these five questions. What is the…… Continue reading Can You Get Rich by Continually Changing Jobs?
3 Steps to Job Search Success
3 Steps to Job Search Success Make your job search a success with these three simple steps. First, you do the job search basics. Write a terrific resume. Write a template for a great cover letter. Polish your online profile. Second, you rapidly expand your network. Job search is a numbers game. Contacting more people…… Continue reading 3 Steps to Job Search Success
4 Winning Steps to Emotional Intelligence
4 Winning Steps to Emotional Intelligence I can listen without bias. When I fail to listen for any reason, I frustrate people. I fail to understand people. I limit the information I have when making a decision. When I bring my bias to a conversation, it is harder for me to hear what people are saying.…… Continue reading 4 Winning Steps to Emotional Intelligence
4 Questions of a Successful Career Plan
4 Questions of a Successful Career Here are four questions to ask yourself in planning your career and in adjusting your career plan over time. What do you want to do? Write down what you want to do on the job. Write down where you want to live. Write down whether you want to work from…… Continue reading 4 Questions of a Successful Career Plan
9 Steps to Greater Success by Working Less
Here are 9 steps to greater success by working less. Value your time. People who value their time more than money are happier, according to an article from the Society for Personality and Social Psychology. Interrupt people who are wasting your time. Learn how tactfully to say, “This isn’t working.” In interviewing, for example, most…… Continue reading 9 Steps to Greater Success by Working Less
8 Leadership Skills You Can Develop Now
Leadership skills: here are 8 leadership skills you can develop now. Share your ideas with others. It takes time and patience to share ideas and train team members. Leaders who invest this time to show team members shortcuts and special skills increase the success of the individual members of the team and the success of…… Continue reading 8 Leadership Skills You Can Develop Now
10 Ways to Get Respect at Work
Getting Respect at Work affects your income, job security, and career progress. Here are 10 ways to get respect at work. You Will Get Respect When You Give Credit. People gain respect when they give credit to the correct person. Giving credit is a compliment with substance. On the other hand, people who claim credit…… Continue reading 10 Ways to Get Respect at Work
8 Winning Tips for Telephone Meetings
8 Winning Tips for Telephone Meetings: Telephone meetings have increased in popularity. More people work from home. Face-to-face communication over the Internet is easier. Before the telephone meeting, prepare as though someone is coming to meet you in your office. Have these things on your desk: A statement of the purpose of the meeting Any…… Continue reading 8 Winning Tips for Telephone Meetings
8 Simple Steps for Successful Presentations
8 Simple Steps for Successful Presentations Here are 8 simple steps for successful presentations. Whether you are in an interview, business meeting, or sales call, these steps will make your meetings more successful. Before you go to a meeting, do your homework on the person and the organization of the people in your meeting. Use this…… Continue reading 8 Simple Steps for Successful Presentations
The First 90 Days in Your New Job
The First 90 Days in Your New Job Do you want to have a successful start in the first 90 days in your new job? Here are some ideas to help you achieve success during that critical time in working for a new company. In the book “The First 90 Days: Proven Strategies for Getting…… Continue reading The First 90 Days in Your New Job
Are You Interviewing with The Wrong Company?
Are you interviewing with the wrong company? Use these follow tips to avoid your time to avoid wasting your time. As the owner of a recruiting firm, I worked with applicants who dealt with troubling issues during the interview process. Here are some of the things I learned from my experience in helping these applicants The…… Continue reading Are You Interviewing with The Wrong Company?
Why Friends Don’t Post Politics on Social Media
When politicians offend you, they are not talking to you. They are talking to the people who will likely vote for them. Everything that Politicians say offends someone. When politicians are on the campaign stump, the best politicians say things that draw headlines. The media people pick these things from political speeches and write their headlines. Conservative,…… Continue reading Why Friends Don’t Post Politics on Social Media