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Know Your Dreams And Aspirations
Excerpted from The Midlife Woman; Reinventing Yourself in your Second AdulthoodnnâIf you want something youâve never had, you have to do something youâve never done. If you keep doing what youâre doing, youâll keep getting what youâre getting.â nnThe first time that I heard this expression was at a very moving church service. It so inspired me that I wrote it on a paper and taped it on my bathroom mirror to read every day. Although you can apply these motivating
November 19, 2007
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Whatâs Slipping Under Your Radar?
Ben, a high-level leader in a multi-national firm, recently confessed that he felt like a bad father. That weekend he had messed up his Saturday daddy duties. When he took his son to soccer practice, Ben stayed for a while to support him. In the process, though, he forgot to take his daughter to her piano lesson. By the time they got to the piano teacherâs house, the next student was already playing. This extremely successful businessman felt like a failure. nnAt work, one
September 14, 2007
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The Art of Successful Interviewing
French artist Edgar Degas had a unique method of preparing his paintings. He would first sketch the entire subject, then extract the figure from the background to perfect it. Next, he would redraw the scene and reposition the subject where he thought it fit best. The result was his ideal: "premeditated spontaneity." nDegas' technique-taking his model out of context, examining and articulating it, then placing it where it looked best-applies to job interviewing. "Premeditated
September 12, 2007
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Recognizing Whom to Trust Keeps You From Getting Burned
Excerpted from âThe Truth about Managing Your Career and Nothing but the Truth.â By Dr. Karen OtazonnnWhen you start a new job, as with any new relationship, there is a period of trust building. Your colleagues need to develop trust in you, as you do in them, if your working relationships are to be effective. This reciprocity is essential in the workplace; however efficient you are personally, you will not be able to do your job in isolation. If you canât trust your col
April 26, 2007
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5 Tips for Making a Great Impression!
nnI have coached executives for more than 20 years. In working with successful leaders and professionals, I have found that making lasting impressions on the people you work with is pivotal to your advancement. Here are some tips to make sure youâre putting your best foot forward.nn⢠Look the Part:nâOne of the easiest things you can do is look the part. However talented you are, if you donât look like a professional, manager or leader, others may, rightly or wrongly,
April 26, 2007