by: Kathy Caprino-FORBES Have you ever wondered why some people are able to stand in their greatness as leaders, and evolve and grow even in the face of extreme challenges, while others falter in their gaps? There’s been volumes and volumes written about great leadership today, but much of it doesn’t look at how we… read more
by: Bruce Kasanoff -FORBES One of the smartest things anyone ever said to me was, “Act as if… you already have what you want.” These three words are like magic, so much so that it’s difficult for me to explain why they can have such a profound impact on your career. If you act as… read more
by: Deep Patel – FORBES Is there really a recipe for success? According to science, there is — or at any rate, there’s a general roadmap that’s proven to have a positive impact. In fact, according to neuroscientist Michael Merzenich, 30 hours of training based on specific neuroscience techniques can improve memory and cognition, speech… read more
by: David Sturt and Todd Nordstrom-FORBES Google is currently testing driverless cars in Arizona. The two of us had lunch one afternoon in Scottsdale and watched the noticeable cars (with their rooftop honing devices) pass by our restaurant. As the car passed we heard a gentleman at a nearby table say, “Not a chance I’d… read more
by: Career Cloud An early step of any interview process is the phone screen. It can make or break your application process, especially if the position you’re seeking requires excellent communication skills. This is your first impression on a company and you need to make it count. The phone screener could be a recruiter, a… read more
by:Margie Warrell , CONTRIBUTOR-Forbes “For the times they are a-changin’… ” These immortal lyrics by Bob Dylan are no less relevant today than when he first sang them back in the 1960s. The reality is, we’re living in an age of acceleration – where change is happening faster than most of us can keep up… read more
by: Steve Cadigan , CONTRIBUTOR – Forbes No matter your level of seniority in your company or field, you’re inevitably going to encounter a challenging situation you’re unsure how to handle. This can be anything from a new job offer, to a company merger, to managing a tough employee. Instead of viewing these as stumbling… read more
by: Ashley Stahl – Forbes When my client, Lillian, sat down with me for our first meeting, I could feel the tension emanating from her before she even began to talk. She was a ball of nerves, so tightly wound that she was ready to burst—and burst she did. She sobbed about how miserable she… read more
By HR Solutions The steps you take during the hiring process can mean the difference between a productive quality hire and a costly bad hire. To help ensure an effective process, avoid these 10 hiring myths: Myth #1: To save time and resources, it’s a good idea to automatically exclude candidates with a felony conviction…. read more
by: Matt Blumberg – Entrepreneur When a major issue arises, is everybody at your company serving the same interests? Or is one person serving the engineering team, another person serving the sales team, one board member serving the VC fund, another serving the early-stage “angels” and another serving the CEO? If that’s the case, then… read more