Body language can speak volumes about a person. Learning to master your body language and effectively reading other’s body language is key to all social interactions. Let’s discuss in detail mirroring body language and avoiding negative body language. When talking with someone look for engagement actions such as head nods, forward leans and eye contact. These are… Read more »
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Networking is the backbone to nearly everything in life. It is how we meet new people on all levels…personal and professional. The first step in face to face networking, is approaching someone. You’ve exchanged introductions and engaged in small talk, now what? Many conversations die after the small talk. It is the job of the initiator of the… Read more »
The average job search is 18 weeks from start to finish. A well written resume can decrease that timeline, especially since in many cases the resume is your first impression to a prospective employer. Over the next three articles we will explore best practices in resume writing and take a look at how to write… Read more »
Leadership skills are not learned in the classroom. These skills stem from following the dos and don’ts discussed earlier and possessing traits common to all great leaders. This time we define some traits common amongst great leaders. Integrity is the most important trait that all leaders possess. Everyone makes mistakes, leaders own up to their… Read more »
Every living being communicates. Dogs bark, birds sing and primates use hand gestures and noises akin to speech. Effective communication is needed in all areas of life. Paul Meyer best described communication…”Communication – the human connection – is the key to personal and career success.” While some communication skills are inherent, becoming a great communicator… Read more »
The best definition I have read for mentorship yet is that we are constantly influenced by individuals, ideals and society. When you consider the concept from this perspective you are constantly engaging in unconscious mentorships in your daily life. What happens when you want to make it a more conscious effort to learn from someone… Read more »
No matter where you are at in your career path learning is key to growth. The consistent drive to add more knowledge to your arsenal helps you to understand what other possibilities are available to you. Maybe you are happy in your position and don’t see yourself anywhere else; however, it is still important to… Read more »
Many of us place a lot of importance on networking but don’t necessarily give ourselves the time and space to develop the skillset. Whether it be in our personal or professional lives going outside of our typical, convenient circles will help us create more dynamic networks for future career development opportunities. So how we make… Read more »
The name “Jeff Bezos” is probably familiar to most people. You may already know that he quit his Wall Street software engineering job in 1994 to start Amazon.com in his garage and, since then, his little enterprise has sky rocketed to annual revenues in the billions. I mean, what DOESN’T Amazon touch? What you may… Read more »
We all spend many of our waking hours at work so why not invest a bit of time and energy into your relationships there? Whether you find the start of a life-long friendship or just want to maintain good relations with colleagues, try these tips to create a positive vibe at work. 1-Get to know… Read more »
