Career Change and Your Resume

Over the last several years, we have seen a dramatic shift in the concept of a “career” as more and more people have been downsized, right sized, outsourced, and the like.   A career isn’t just vertical anymore; it’s how horizontal and in many cases, very much a zigzag. What do you do if you’re a [...]

Already Looking for Your Next Job? Get Started Now.

Are you unemployed, unhappily employed, or underemployed?  If you are, this is the time to get your job search in gear.  Below are some tips to help you get started: How warm is your network? By this, I mean you may have 10,000 Linkedin connections, but in reality, how many people do you actually know [...]

How To Negotiate a Raise

Even in bad times, and especially in good, people often wonder about how to approach their boss’ for a salary increase. It can be nerve wracking, fraught with anxiety, and if not granted, certainly have some level of peril. There are ways to ask and things to consider. This post is not an exclusive list [...]

New Year’s Resolutions for Career Seekers and for Job Seekers

The same set of standards apply to both groups. This is the time of year to evaluate or re-evaluate where you are and where you want to be. As the economy continues to struggle, it is especially important now to get a bearing on where you are in your career. Finding a new job is [...]

How To Negotiate a Raise

Even in bad times, and especially in good, people often wonder about how to approach their boss’ for a salary increase. It can be nerve wracking, fraught with anxiety, and if not granted, certainly have some level of peril. There are ways to ask and things to consider. This post is not an exclusive list [...]

Increase Morale using Purpose and Passion by Cheryl Fraser

No one ever said that creating a motivated team that achieves sustained success would be easy but it can be simple. There are two critical factors at work when speaking of motivation and sustaining success; those are purpose and passion. Purpose – to feel valuable and a part of something greater than ones self, a [...]

Becoming a great leader is like building a great brand. by Lisa Peterson Love

In the world of building corporate brands, I have come to realize that a brand embodies the characteristics of a great leader. The brand to some extent is a mirror reflection of its leaders. Over my 25+ years in building brands I have witnessed the raise and fall of brands based on the leadership at [...]

How do you become a great leader? by Don Harkey

In 2010, anyone can become a great leader.  Here’s how. You must start with you.  You are hardwired for success.  Sound corny?  It’s true.  Every person has a personality and set of skills that allows them to have unique strengths and abilities.  When these traits are fostered and groomed through practice, the potential is endless.  [...]

What is the next phase in the internet evolution? by André Klein

What many people misunderstand about the Net is its global outreach. Increased internet usage has already led to and will continue to go into the direction of decentralization. Chatting to friends or co-workers from your local area is just the tip of the iceberg. Through the internet every person can connect to virtually anyone on [...]

Taking A Stand For Yourself! by Tom Wright

There seem to be only two directions we can point ourselves in. Either we are working toward having what we really want, or we’re doing something else. Which condition feels better to you? Given that we all have had plenty of time to experience smooth sailing and being mired in the muck, the value of [...]