Sat.Jun 07, 2014

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Top Three Choices Your Future Self Hopes You Will Make Today

Joseph Lalonde

'T he person you are today is a result of your past decisions. You cannot change the decisions you made in the past. However, you have complete control over the choices you make going forward. The choices you make today will create your future. The following are the top three choices you can make to positively impact your future. Image via Creative Commons.

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How you can inspire others to do great things

Lead on Purpose

'I’ve been thinking lately about how to motivate people and inspire them to step up, to take action, to do great things. I see so much opportunity for people, and yet so little motivation to make a difference.

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7 Ways to Break Destructive Patterns

Leadership Freak

'Lousy leaders solve the same problems over and over. When problems feel familiar, negative patterns prevail.

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Remember, Your Audience Can Say No – it Takes Work to Get to “Yes”

First Friday Book Synopsis

'Not much computer time this weekend, so just a short thought. Like a parent exasperated with an inattentive child (yes, I’ve been there), there are times when I speak and I feel like my audience is just a little resistant to my message. But, speaking a persuasive message does not have a guaranteed outcome. Your […].

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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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How To Project A Professional Image

Eric Jacobson

'From Jay Miletsky''s book, 101 Ways to Successfully Market Yourself , here 10 tips for projecting an effective professional image : Discipline yourself to be positive and enthusiastic. In tense situations choose positive responses by maintaining perspective and getting along well with others. Acknowledge mistakes and shortcomings and learn how to correct them.

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7 Must-Ask Questions When Checking References

Eric Jacobson

'Awhile back, the Harvard Business Review published some great questions that Gilt Groupe CEO Kevin Ryan asks when he is checking references. Ryan serves on the board of Yale Corporation, Human Rights Watch, and INSEAD , and is a member of the Council on Foreign Relations. He holds a B.A. from Yale University and a M.B.A from INSEAD. His main seven honest-feedback-extracting-questions (and follow-ups) are: Would you hire this person again?