Many job seekers start the hunt with a positive sense of urgency. You do all the right things, in the right order, and when weeks turn into months and nothing happens, you lose your way along with your energy. If you’re bumping, slumping, and sputtering, it’s time to get back to basics. Resume: The longer [...]
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Fast Company has recently published information from a study conducted by IBM that is the largest known sample of one-on-one CEO interviews. The global picture of what CEO’s identified as the most important leadership qualities in the next five years is outlined in the article. The top 3 qualities, even amidst the economic downturn, that [...]
Guest author, Michele Woodward once again provides some great insight about evaluating one’s career and life. Sometimes we forget where we are, lost in the day-to-day responsibility of life, we have to stop and think to realize we may have gotten off on the wrong path. Michele’s post is one we can all relate to [...]
In my various roles – strategy consultant, executive coach, mother of teen-aged boys, Board volunteer – I’ve run into people I don’t understand and with whom I can’t find common ground. It doesn’t happen often, but when it does, you’re stumped. In talking with colleagues about this phenomenon, we could all describe what happens: there [...]
The Coaching Association welcomes Ronnie Grabon, SPHR to the network. Ronnie brings more than 25 years of experience in the human resources field. She has served on the senior executive team for a number of organizations in addition to having been involved in executive coaching and transition planning for both groups and individuals. In addition, [...]
Heads up, friends and neighbors. Companies are reorganizing and if you’re working for them you know what that means: the earth is going to move under your feet. If you want to keep your balance even as those around you might be losing theirs, think about what you want to do, what you say and [...]
Growing the Business – an entrepreneur’s goal Do you know how successful businesses grow and which leadership skills keep their growth on track? Ongoing research has determined the stages every successful business passes through as well as the leadership skills necessary to prevent stalling or retrenchment. Does your organization have the talent it needs to [...]
Feedback. Too much or too little? It depends on who you’re asking: “Everybody tells me what to do; from my mother to my manager. You’d think I didn’t have a brain in my head. Why can’t people just keep their opinions to themselves and let me do my job?” “The only time I get any [...]
Coach Michele Woodward has a way with words. Her recent post caught my eye and I asked for permission to reprint it. The links within the post will take you to Michele’s blog, which you may enjoy reading if you are a coach or someone considering hiring a coach. Michele has been writing about different [...]
Succession Planning A systemic approach to managing your talent is critical in today’s business climate. Succession planning is not just reserved for Global 100 corporations. Small to medium sized organizations, family businesses, and large corporations all need a robust process for growing talent. The complexities of business today dictate nothing less. “We can’t afford to [...]
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