Sat.Jul 09, 2011

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Are you willing to get better.Really?

Jason Womack

Go find a geek. Someone who understands gmail, Outlook, Excel and other basic tools. Pay her to sit next to you for an hour and watch you work. Then say, "tell me five ways I can save an hour a day.". Whatever you need to pay for this service, it will pay for itself in a week. via sethgodin.typepad.com.

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When No One's Hiring, Get the Job You Want

Coaching Tip

The job market is bad, really bad,” admits Ford R. Myers , President of Career Potential, LLC and author of GET THE JOB YOU WANT, EVEN WHEN NO ONE’S HIRING (Wiley; $19.95; June 2009). “But this has happened before, and it will happen again. Your chances as a jobseeker are actually much better than you think.” . Since 1992, Myers has been providing professional services in career consulting and executive coaching.

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Jack Canfield - Never Give Up on Your Dream

Building Personal Strength

I've heard this story many times before, but I just listened to it again and it inspired me all over again. I don't care what business you're in or what your dream is. You've got to watch this video. If Jack Canfield can do it, I can do it. You can do it. Post by Dennis E. Coates, Ph.D., Copyright 2011. Building Personal Strength.

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Guy Kawasaki on “How to Enchant Your Employees”

First Friday Book Synopsis

Here is an excerpt from an article written by Guy Kawasaki for the Harvard Business Review blog. To read the complete article, check out the wealth of free resources, and sign up for a subscription to HBR email alerts, please click here. * * * Enchantment defines a relationship with employees that is deep, delightful, [.].

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Recruit and Retain New Blue-Collar Talent

Blue-collar jobs have a branding problem. One company, GEON, partnered with Paycor to find the solution. Learn how to attract, engage, and retain blue-collar employees, helping them build meaningful careers – and support your company’s goals.

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70 Ways To Be A Better Leader

Eric Jacobson

This list of 70 ways to be a more effective leader is one I like to review every couple weeks: 1. Don't micromanage 2. Don't be a bottleneck 3. Focus on outcomes, not minutiae 4. Build trust with your colleagues before a crisis comes 5. Assess your company's strengths and weaknesses at all times 6. Conduct annual risk reviews 7. Be courageous, quick and fair 8.

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Voice of Experience: Joanne L. Alma (Goldman Sachs)

First Friday Book Synopsis

Here is an excerpt from a profile of Jo Alma (Managing Director and Head of IMD Technology for Europe and Asia at Goldman Sachs) written by Melissa J. Anderson (New York City) for The Glass Hammer, an online community designed for women executives in financial services, law and business. “Visit us daily to discover [.].

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How to argue intelligently

First Friday Book Synopsis

Here is an article written by Travis Bradberry for Talent Management magazine in which he recommends four steps to manage workplace arguments. To check out all the resources and sign up for a free subscription to the TM and Chief Learning Officer magazines published by MedfiaTec, please click here. * * * Arguments, disagreements and [.].

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Have You Been Where You Are At For Too Long?

Ron Edmondson

The LORD our God said to us at Horeb, “You have stayed long enough at this mountain. Deuteronomy 1:6 NIV. Moses had led the people out of Egypt. Along the way, they were scared, ready to turn around and go back into slavery. God had parted the Red Sea, led the people through on dry ground, drowned the Egyptians, and landed them safely at Horeb, the mountain of God.

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Jack Dangermond (Esri) in “The Corner Office”

First Friday Book Synopsis

Adam Bryant conducts interviews of senior-level executives that appear in his “Corner Office” column each week in the SundayBusiness section of The New York Times. Here are a few insights provided during an interview of Jack Dangermond, founder and president of Esri, a company that develops geographic information systems and is based in Redlands, Calif. [.].

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Help Solve a Difference of Opinion Between Husband and Wife

Ron Edmondson

Just for the record, our marriage is fine.in fact…it’s probably never been better… But…that doesn’t mean we don’t have disagreements. Actually, our differences are what make us a stronger couple. (As long as we can laugh about them occasionally ). Help us solve our current difference of opinion (like you’re opinion will matter any more than mine did ).

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How to Stay Competitive in the Evolving State of Martech

Marketing technology is essential for B2B marketers to stay competitive in a rapidly changing digital landscape — and with 53% of marketers experiencing legacy technology issues and limitations, they’re researching innovations to expand and refine their technology stacks. To help practitioners keep up with the rapidly evolving martech landscape, this special report will discuss: How practitioners are integrating technologies and systems to encourage information-sharing between departments and pr

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Managing Transitions: A book review by Bob Morris

First Friday Book Synopsis

Managing Transitions: Making the Most of Change William Bridges DeCapo Lifelong Books (2009) Durable Insights…Practical Suggestions I read this book when it was first published (1991) and recently re-read it, curious to see how well Bridges’ ideas have held up since then. They remain rock-solid. His objective is to suggest how to “make the most [.].

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Scripture Memorization, Week 28

Ron Edmondson

Years ago, after I had a just gone through an incredibly difficult season of my life, I found this verse. The Psalmist David had experienced heartache and God extended him grace. He reflected on the other side of a trial. Here is this week’s memory verse: Have you been in the valley and back to the mountaintop? Perhaps this is your new verse. Related posts: Scripture Memorization, Week 23.

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Don’t Know Much About History: David McCullough on “historical illiteracy”

First Friday Book Synopsis

Here is a sequence of brief excerpts from an interview of David McCullough by Brian Bolduc, featured in The Wall Street Journal (June 18, 2011). To read the complete interview, please click here. * * * The popular historian David McCullough says textbooks have become “so politically correct as to be comic.” Meanwhile, the likes of [.].

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Scripture Memorization, Week 28

Ron Edmondson

Years ago, after I had a just gone through an incredibly difficult season of my life, I found this verse. The Psalmist David had experienced heartache and God extended him grace. He reflected on the other side of a trial. Here is this week’s memory verse: Have you been in the valley and back to the mountaintop? Perhaps this is your new verse. Related posts: Scripture Memorization, Week 23.

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10 HR Metrics to Track in 2024

Discover the power of HR metrics. Master recruiting, control skyrocketing labor costs, and reduce turnover rates. Get insights into key metrics like Time-to-Fill, Cost-per-Hire, and Turnover Rate. Equip your business for success in 2024.

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Help Solve a Difference of Opinion Between Husband and Wife

Ron Edmondson

Just for the record, our marriage is fine.in fact…it’s probably never been better… But…that doesn’t mean we don’t have disagreements. Actually, our differences are what make us a stronger couple. (As long as we can laugh about them occasionally ). Help us solve our current difference of opinion (like you’re opinion will matter any more than mine did ).