An advanced degree is certainly helpful in any business climate-no one disputes that. But degrees do not guarantee success and true entrepreneurs and leaders often have other special talents and virtues that empower them to achieve great success. I work with many executives who do NOT have their advanced degree and some have no college…
There is nothing like a third-party endorsement to earn someone’s trust and respect. But you have to do it right. You don’t want to attach letters of recommendation – these are too long. What you want is to create one or two pages of short quotes from people who have worked with you in the…
Question: I am so burnt out and literally loathe my job. I have been dreaming about changing industries for over 2 years and I know I will just keep getting more of the same the longer I procrastinate, but I just can’t seem to take that step forward. I highly doubt I can get what…
Every successful project first begins with a well-thought-out plan, and your success largely depends on the components of that plan. For example, depending on your personality, you may subscribe to the method of “I will know my dream job when I see it.” Personally, with my creative personality, I empathize with this method (which is…
Another excellent article by the Automatic Business Coach, Sandy Martini. I am making my list right now……… Click here to learn more about Sandy MEB Every year millions of us diligently work on our New Year’s Goals or Resolutions, determined that this year will be *THE* year, somehow different from all the rest which…
Each product and program I create is inspired by years of accumulated input from job seekers worldwide who have shared their dreams, goals and challenges with me. Add to that my seven years as an executive recruiter studying how dozens of corporate executives make their hiring decisions and top it all off with an intimate…
Small Business Coach Sandy Martini has a GREAT blog post here which details her list of things she is “letting go of” in 2009. She “warns” her list isn’t for the faint of heart. Here are the highlights: Vendors who don’t meet the terms of our agreement (they’ve been fired) Clients who want…