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The power of purpose

Fri, 02 Oct 2009 04:10:00 GMT

Do you know your purpose? A well-crafted purpose statement will inspire you. For some of my clients being the best parent and/or spouse is their purpose and the work they do must serve this. Others choose to be more creative, while a few are up for a purpose that has global impact ...

How to Create Your Dream Job

Fri, 25 Sep 2009 03:00:00 GMT

Goethe wrote, "Whatever you can do, or dream you can, begin it. Boldness has genius, power, and magic in it." Take a bold step toward your dream job today.

Life after Lehman

Thu, 17 Sep 2009 05:10:00 GMT

Once her job was lost, Elizabeth had no choice. She flew into action and embarked on a job search during the worst period of layoffs and dwindling employment since the Great Depression.

Lessons Learned: How Parents Influence Your Work

Tue, 15 Sep 2009 08:55:00 GMT

Reflect on what your parents have taught you, embrace those things that still resonate, and develop new lessons that are aligned with your own values and goals.

Leadership and the Three Magic Questions

Fri, 11 Sep 2009 02:55:00 GMT

The more you know about your staff, the quicker you are to motivate, manage, and utilize their talents effectively at work.

Turn your Passion into Profit

Wed, 09 Sep 2009 11:15:00 GMT

What if focusing on your passions could create more prosperity than you have now? Many people fear that changing careers or retooling their business will set them back financially. This fear often stops them before they even test the feasibility of their ideas.

Get the Most Out of Your Vacation

Mon, 31 Jul 2006 03:35:03 GMT

Now that we're in full swing of the summer season, many of us are planning vacations and time off from work. A common complaint of many workers is that it is often difficult to leave work behind when you're away from the office. Some people bring laptop computers on trips in order to keep on top of the emails and other duties. Other professionals dread actually taking any time off because the thought of returning to such a mountain of work is too stressful. To help ease the transition of taking ...

Researching Potential Employers

Tue, 18 Jul 2006 09:02:34 GMT

When you're considering a new position, be sure to do your homework on a future boss.I'm sure everyone has known someone who did not get along with a supervisor. Some professionals even take a job without first meeting their direct supervisors. Now, there are numerous online sources that can help you find out how your boss stacks up against the competition in the industry. These resources include forums and chat groups, and you can email people in the forum if you're looking for specific ...

The Email Signature Effect

Wed, 12 Jul 2006 08:59:20 GMT

Recently, I received an email from a work friend with an email signature that had an inspirational quote. The email address was his work account, which means that everyone he emails receives the same email signature. Although the quote wasn't offensive, this made me wonder if having a personalized email address is unprofessional.This issue depends entirely on the industry, profession, and company. Whereas some professions and companies are creative and offer a great degree of flexibility, other ...

How to Ace Interview Questions

Thu, 06 Jul 2006 07:27:32 GMT

Interviews can be daunting endeavors, in which you might feel that you're being interrogated rather than interviewed. The pressure, stress, and anxiety that often accompany an interview can also have a strong impact on how well you conduct yourself. If you sometimes grapple to find an answer to a standard interview question, you need to practice more on the best way to answer these questions. The following suggestions will help you ace all interview questions. Research the Company Before your ...