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July 23, 2008
One of my favorite quotes is an old Japanese Proverb which states, “Vision without action is a daydream. Action without vision is a nightmare.” How true those words have been - at least from what I’ve learned throughout my career. I’m often asked by women as to what exactly is a ‘mission statement’ a ‘vision statement’ or a ’strategy.’ Here’s a brief overview of each with examples: Read the rest of this entry »
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A Wise Message: “Promise Yourself”
July 16, 2008
I’d like to relay a brief but wise message that a friend shared with me. It’s a message originally written by Christian D. Larson in 1912. My friend’s mother shared this with her many years ago when she obtained her very first job. The message is titled, “Promise Yourself.” Read the rest of this entry »
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What You Wear Affects People’s Perception of You at Work
July 9, 2008
Over the past five years I’ve seen every type of clothing attire at work, from business suites to low cut tops and jeans to gym clothes. Through it all I’ve had a lot of women ask me about the connection of clothing and career success. Based on two recent surveys, it appears that “casually dressed workers may be risking career success for the privilege of being comfortable” according to Marcia Heroux Pounds. Read the rest of this entry »
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Meet Ilise Benun - in the July 2008 Career Woman Feature Story
July 2, 2008
In this month’s feature interview, we speak with marketing guru Ilise Benun. Her blog, Marketing Mix (www.marketingmixblog.com) is rich with valuable information for men and women on pertinent topics like ‘how to best sell your product, and yourself,’ an important career activity that can be trying for even the savviest businessperson. Read the rest of this entry »
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Retention Leadership - How to Retain the Best People in Your Organization
June 25, 2008
A buzz word has emerged in business recently, “Retention Leadership,” and it could have powerful implications for improving business success. In our increasingly service oriented economy, people are often the most important assets and retaining good employees is key to business success. According to an article by Karla Brandau, there are three critical leadership drivers that can bring high retention results. Read the rest of this entry »
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Why Traveling Can Feed Your Inner Spirit
June 18, 2008
At a time of rising oil prices, economic downturn, and international unrest, what might be the value proposition to exporting yourself overseas for a vacation? The following are just a few of the reasons you might consider rewarding yourself with a cross-cultural trip: Read the rest of this entry »
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Stay at home to raise your children or have a challenging career in the “real world”?
June 11, 2008
Traditionally this question has required a clear choice; one or the other but rarely both. However, the line is now blurring as many of today’s moms are questioning the assumption that they must choose between going back to work or staying at home with their kids. Read the rest of this entry »
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Meet Heather Hamilton - in the June 2008 Career Woman Feature Story
June 4, 2008
In this month’s feature story we’ll introduce you to Heather Hamilton, manager of Microsoft Staffing’s marketing candidate generation team, and the woman behind the very popular One Louder blog, which takes a fun, in-depth look at the work and life of a hiring manager inside a large corporation, and offers some great hints and insight for job hunters. Read the rest of this entry »
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Does Your Résumé Need an Overhaul?
May 28, 2008
When was the last time you took a hard look at your résumé? According to an article by Mary Ellen Slayter, “the flaws in people’s résumé’s are often not in the content, but in the format.” Check out these helpful tips to improve your résumé today: Read the rest of this entry »
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How to Win at Office Politics
May 21, 2008
Hate office politics and want no part of it? That may not be such a smart idea according to a recent article on CNN.com. Many experts argue that playing the office politics game can actually be crucial to your career success. Read the rest of this entry »
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