Mar 23
Could zero-sum thinking be the reason you’ve got less than others? Definitely. Here’s why. By J.T. O’Donnell Founder and CEO, WorkItDaily.com@jtodonnell (https://www.inc.com/jt-odonnell/research-shows-this-1-mindset-is-why-some-people-are-10x-happier-and-wealthier-than-others.html) CREDIT: Getty Images Imagine you’re in a classroom. The teacher announces an upcoming test will determine 100 percent of your grade and is going to be graded on a curve. That means, the worse …
Mar 12
Jeff Hyman Contributori #LikeABoss (https://www.forbes.com/sites/jeffhyman/2018/03/10/whenheadhuntercalls/#7b30a6bb1008) As if it wasn’t already painful to recruit great people! Now, with the economy in full gear, you also must actively defend your company against headhunters seeking to lure your best employees to greener pastures. Make no mistake. This is the strongest employee-driven labor market in decades. If you don’t make …
Mar 05
Are your employees upgrading their digital fluency? Improving their multi-cultural dexterity? Image credit: Shutterstock Heather R. Huhman CONTRIBUTOR Career and Workplace Expert; Founder and President, Come Recommended (https://www.entrepreneur.com/article/310562) Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. A change-or-die moment may be coming to your business: Across multiple industries, disruptive changes are happening more and more frequently. Related: 4 Secrets …
Mar 04
There are unwritten rules of engagement on LinkedIn. Do you know what they are? By J.T. O’Donnell Founder and CEO, WorkItDaily.com@jtodonnell (https://www.inc.com/jt-odonnell/8-things-highly-successful-linkedin-users-are-doing-better-than-most-people.html) LinkedIn is currently the number one professional networking platform. With over 500 million profiles, it’s also where hiring managers and recruiters go to find their next rockstar employee, freelancer, vendor, etc. The challenge is standing …
Mar 04
Abigail Hess | @AbigailJHess (https://www.cnbc.com/2018/03/09/these-are-the-22-most-common-side-hustles-heres-how-much-they-pay.html) Simon Ritzmann | Getty Images More Americans are side hustling than ever before. In fact, over 44 million Americans work more than one job. These hustlers work multiple jobs to make ends meet, to pay off debt and to earn spending money. In doing so, 26.7 percent sacrifice exercising, 38.7 percent get less …
Mar 04
Employee Engagement Is The Difference Between Success And Failure By Gordon Tredgold Founder and CEO, Leadership Principles @gordontredgold (https://www.inc.com/gordon-tredgold/8-daily-habits-that-boost-employee-engagement-improve-results.html) Employee engagement is running at around 32%. Which means that a staggering 68% of staff, potentially your staff, are either disengaged or even worse actively disengaged. According to Gallup, this costs the US economy anywhere between $450 to $550 …
Mar 02
While the prospect of asking an interviewer questions is undeniably daunting, a recent study found that people who ask follow-up questions are better liked (and, therefore, more likely to land a job) than those who do not. Not to mention, this is a job you’re considering spending 40 hours a week working (if not more)—it’s expected that you’ll have a few …
Mar 02
One of the tests of being a leader is knowing how to navigate a boss who doesn’t score highly as a leader him/herself.
Aug 31
By Elena Botelho and Kim Powell (https://www.theladders.com/career-advice/secret-to-nailing-an-interview-opposite-of-what-everybody-thinks) Why? Time is short. No one seems like the perfect fit. The chances for failure are uncomfortably high. The cost of a wrong decision can be astronomical.In the face of uncertainty, hiring decision makers want to make a safe choice. So when you are walking into the interview, get …
Aug 31
By: Shana Lebowitz (https://www.businessinsider.com/how-to-give-a-30-second-elevator-pitch-2015-12) The elevator pitch can be harder than it seems. Selling yourself quickly and efficiently is key when you meet someone new. But crafting and delivering a solid elevator pitch can be harder than it seems. We asked marketing strategist Dorie Clark for her best advice on selling yourself. Clark’s tips include: …
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