Did you know that poor writing is costing you money? A new study of freelancers by Grammarly reveals that people with strong writing skills are better at their jobs and get paid more than people with poor writing skills. Good writing is critical to business communication. It can open doors or shut them very quickly. Looking for a new job? If your cover letter is poorly … [Read more...]
6 Ways to Stay Competitive in a Global Job Market
America's job recovery is finally in full swing. However, jobs with decent pay and benefits are still proving to be elusive -- largely due to the increased competition caused by the surplus of supply and the internationalization of the labor market. It's even more difficult for those with significant disadvantages such as being currently unemployed, re-entering the … [Read more...]
Do You Have a Clear Vision for Success?
Do you have a clear vision for your success? Around this time of year more and more people start talking about their goals. The new year brings new beginnings. In my experience I have found if you want to be successful you need to be persistent. Calvin Coolidge once said, “Nothing in this world can take the place of persistence. Talent will not; nothing is more common than … [Read more...]
10 Most Liveable Cities in the World
Sponsored by BOQ: Have you ever considered pursuing your career in a new country? When it comes to the best places to live around the globe, Australia and Canada are leading the way. In 2014’s "Liveability Survey" conducted by the Economist Intelligence Unit, 140 cities were scored out of 100 for things like healthcare, education, culture, and infrastructure. Melbourne, … [Read more...]
How to Be a Great Mentor – 7 Key Steps that Work
Being a valuable and dedicated mentor isn’t only about sharing your knowledge and experience with the next generation of professionals in your industry. It’s also about recognizing more about yourself. It’s about performing a duty that can’t be priced. It’s about being part of a rich, fulfilling, and mutually beneficial relationship. It’s about being prolific. 1. Arrange … [Read more...]
The Strength of Approachability in Business
In the business environment today, women often fight for leadership opportunities. It’s been a man’s world, and according to recent statistics, it still is. So, for many women, climbing the corporate ladder and claiming an office in the C-Suite requires tenacity, fortitude, and thick skin. Women find that showing strength through resilience and the ability to make tough … [Read more...]
Establishing Goals that Balance Stretch and Reality
There have been plenty of articles, books, and training materials written about how to effectively establish goals that allow you to chart a course for success. One aspect that I find missing from this recipe is often the importance of understanding your core feelings about the goals you set and understanding how these feelings can influence the types of goals that are most … [Read more...]
6 Tips For Finding Your Why
Several years ago I watched a video about finding your “why” in your business. To uncover your true “why,” it would be helpful to understand why you are doing what you are doing. However, uncovering your why can be difficult as this may open yourself up to facing the truth. Your “why” might be to get rich or to simply to buy more things. Is that going to spur you on to new … [Read more...]
Building and Protecting Your Personal Brand
Your personal brand is the reputation you have built over time. It is what people say about you when you are not in the room. Did you know that your personal brand travels with you as you journey through life becoming more refined and defined through your life experiences? If you review your past, you can notice that the various chapters of your life have different … [Read more...]
3 Tips to Develop the Right Image in Business
Sponsored by Photius.com: Today, women are in every profession, including those that were limited to men in the past. Even better---women are excelling in every field. They run large corporation, fly planes and enlist in the army. The change took a long time to happen, but it has happened. Women are born with managerial skills and the way they manage their homes, families … [Read more...]