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What a “We” Leader Sounds Like
This article was first published in my Globe and Mail column. “Sam” is a high potential, emerging leader. He’s doing well on many fronts, but he recently received feedback that he needs to take a more “we-centric” approach. He’s been told that he often speaks with an...
Webinar: Need A Boost in Your Career Mojo?
UPDATE NOTE: More than 2,000 people registered for the webinar and it was a great success. If you missed it - no worries, you can still tune in. Access the registration page (takes a second) right here. Original Post/Description from March follows: Do you love your...
Why The Lizard Wouldn’t Eat
A life of leisure and pleasure might sound good when you’re under the gun, stressed and pressured with all the demands of work and life. But too much easy liv’n may not be as gratifying as you think. Don’t take my word for it. Take Martin Seligman’s word (author of...
Job Interview Tips (7 videos)
How do you prepare for a job interview? One thing for sure -- never wing it. Preparation is essential. And I made sure to make that point in a new video series on interview tips at Globe Careers. I was teamed up with Julie Labrie from Blue Sky Staffing who spoke from...
What Would You Do With 30 More Minutes a Day?
Ahhh, the gift of time. Imagine if you had an extra 30 minutes a day to do whatever you wanted? What would you do with that? Well the good people at Brighterlife asked me that very question. They wrote an article on the gift of time and asked me to share what I'd do...
Before You Reinvent Yourself Remember Who You Already Are
Reposted from my other blog, TGIMworklife (an oldie but good one!) One of the upsides of being downsized (see last post) is that you have the opportunity to re-evaluate your career aspirations. For many people it’s a chance to take a hard look at what they really want...
Will You Take a Hike (With Me)!?
RETREAT News!: From Frazzle To Flow Retreat — At Red Mountain Resort, Utah, St. George (March 14-15*): UPDATE (April 2013): the retreat was fabulous. If interested in exploring an opportunity to participate in something like this in 2014 for drop me a line so I can...
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