“I’m just not feeling all that motivated right now.” It would be unrealistic for everyone to feel motivated all of the time. Sometimes you need a little spark to jumpstart your motivation. Here are a few tricks to get you started. Think about the ultimate impact of the work you do. It might be hard to see the end result when you’re plugging … [Read more...]
How to know when it’s time to change careers
Did you know exactly what you wanted to be when you grew up? If so, you’re among the lucky few. For most people, it’s a process. Professional life is about learning, and not just learning more skills. It’s also about learning about yourself. You might realize it’s time to think about a new job or even a career switch when you lose interest in … [Read more...]
What separates the dreamers from the doers?
What separates the dreamers from the doers? Warren Buffet says there are 4 “common sense” practices that are still not “common practice” for everyone. 1. Pick your friends wisely 2. Go to bed a little smarter each day 3. Improve your communication skills 4. Say no Inc. Magazine says, “Buffett learned a long time ago that the greatest … [Read more...]
How to Optimize your LinkedIn Profile
Here you are on LinkedIn, actively looking for a new role. But are you using keywords the right way? Recruiters often search for candidates in their network by specific clues: Headline — This is your chance to shine. Go beyond your basic job title and use specific keywords related to your search. Think about things you want, such as type … [Read more...]
True leaders harness these 5 components of emotional intelligence
What makes a leader, a leader? Ask ten different people and you’ll get ten different answers. Here’s one list of potent leadership traits from the Harvard Business Review, it lists five emotional intelligence traits effective leaders must possess. 1. Self-awareness — which can look like self-confidence, to a degree, but includes a realistic … [Read more...]
Video Interview Tips
Some of us were born to video interview. Others could use some practice. If you’re in the latter camp, here are a few important tips before you launch Zoom or Skype or another tool du jour for your next job interview on screen. 1. Always test your technology in advance. Enlist a friend to help you test your video chat connection. 2. Make … [Read more...]
Why Inclusive Teams Deliver Better Ideas and Stronger Outcomes
Consider this: millennials and Gen Z folks are the most diverse in history. In the last 40 years, as these generations have entered the workforce, the percentage of white workers in the U.S. has declined from 83% to 63%. The rise of conversation about diversity and inclusion at work has been happening for a long time, but it’s reached an apex … [Read more...]
How to Negotiate Virtually
Virtual negotiation is one of those things people either love or hate. And whether it’s about negotiating for a job or brokering a deal, there’s a lot more of it happening via videoconferencing and email these days. One recent study found that we’re significantly worse at reading emotions over email. This is not surprising. And reading … [Read more...]
Spruce up your professional presence online
Suddenly experiencing a lot of downtime? This is a great time to spruce up your virtual professional presence. It’s a step you can take right now to influence the future of your professional career. The past few years online presence has become more and more central to professional reputation. Here’s where to begin: LinkedIn. When was the … [Read more...]
Soft Skills and the Future of Work
Workers are getting softer. Softer-skilled, that is. As automation becomes increasingly ingrained across lines of business, employees who excel at critical soft skills are balancing out the use of machines to achieve basic tasks and traditional manual labor. According to a McKinsey report, the three most in-demand buckets of soft skills … [Read more...]
