Posts Tagged 'career'

Dec

11

Don’t believe the hype!

It can be scary looking for a new job or trying to find your first one (as new college grads know) so we create stories to protect ourselves from the unknown.  In this video Laura warns “don’t believe the hype” and asks one simple question to change your perspective… “Is …

Nov

26

Company Culture, Personal Transformation and you! (Repost)

In a New York Times interview, Brett Wilson, C.E.O. of TubeMogul, a video advertising software company, explains the importance of three values he created in the company culture which have contributed to the success of his business.

As I was reading this interview, I had a “light-bulb” moment. What if …

Nov

20

STOP Searching for Work Life Balance!

Oct

30

A manger who cares yields greater ROI than a random raise

Most bosses show their appreciation to their employees by giving them a raise, but is that really the best way to show appreciation? Listen to this video to hear what Laura has to say about finding out what’s important to your employees.…

Oct

29

In the Office – I’m a Perfectionist (repost)

Q. When working on projects, planning events and even corresponding with people, I like to make sure it’s perfect.  The challenge is I know I spend more time than necessary which is preventing me from getting all my work done. What can I do?

A. A high attention to detail …

Oct

3

Are you productive? (Repost)

Are you productive?  For most people the answer changes daily and is based on quantitative output.

What activities do you “count” as productive?  If you base productivity on quantity then checking items off your “to do” list may provide a momentary sense of productivity but it typically doesn’t last.  When …

Sep

18

Who is interviewing who?

When you are interviewing for a new position, it’s important that you ask a lot of questions so you can interview them as much as they are interviewing you.…

Aug

28

Cold calls aren’t for everyone

Does the idea of cold calling for business make you cringe? If so, then it’s not a natural behavior for you! Find your own way of prospecting, and discover how much easier it is to do things in harmony with your natural style.…

Aug

6

In the Office: I need work-life balance

Q.  I enjoy my job but currently work 60-80 hours a week so I decided to give my notice for better work-life balance.  The problem is the opportunities that interest me are high-level and I can’t imagine they would require less hours, but that’s not sustainable for me.  What can …

Jul

24

Ask for what you want at work

Don’t assume your boss or co-workers know what you want. Be specific and ask!…