The student had just returned from studying abroad but was confused on how to make her next move, so she started working with career coach Owen Jones. Jones, who serves on the Business Advisory Board for the Foundation for Global Scholars, knew the student, who had been overseas just once at that point, needed guidance as to how to use her new international competencies to find her own answers. “She was stumped with how to make the best use of he…
Its not just the resume!
If you’ve ever had a break in your work history or you’ve transitioned to a different line of work; had difficulty remembering some straightforward, data-driven accomplishments you could mention; or have experienced any number of difficult situations that are difficult to portray in a positive light on a resume: you can relate. The resume is a necessity, but not the end-all-be-all solution to many career dilemmas. Yes, there is a way to put spin…
Leader… or Boss?
The distinction between being a boss and being a leader may seem small, but it means the world to the people who work for you. Being the boss does not necessarily mean you are leading. Here is a list of 10 characteristics that will help you determine if you are having a positive impact on your employees. A Boss: knows it all; a leader is always learning. gives answers; a leader seeks solutions. talks more than listens; a leader listens more than…
Dumb Things Great Leaders Don’t Say….
Great leadership is hard. Very occasionally, it’s pretty simple– like just not saying dumb things. In the spirit of simple leadership, I give you my personal top three dumb things leaders shouldn’t say. No doubt your take will vary: 1. “Don’t bring me any surprises.” I hear it all the time, and so do you (maybe you’re even guilty of it yourself)– a leader is blindsided by some event they couldn’t have predicted, and, out of embarrassment, swears…
Consistently Winning at Work
There is a right way to win at work It is always important to maintain a friendly workplace environment. Your co-workers are the people you are going to see for most of your waking hours, so it would be a good idea to get along with them. But that doesn’t mean you shouldn’t try to win at work and accelerate past them. Let’s face it, we all want more money and benefits from work, and not everyone can get a promotion. What makes you more worthy of…
Colorado Made Movies – Coming Soon
The film biz is alive and well in Colorado. Need proof? Look no further than these three flicks currently in production. _____________________________________________________ The Great Divide Colorado’s water problem (even in years like this one when it seems to never stop snowing in the mountains). Havey Productions, the Denver production house known for its Emmy Award-winning historical documentaries, wants the public to better understand why—a…
Happy 135th birthday Colorado!
Today on August 1, 2013, Colorado will turn 137 years old. Colorado Day is the perfect time to celebrate the many reasons why this state takes the cake… FUN COLORADO TRIVIA from 9news.com: Colorado means “colored red.” “Beulah red” is the name of the red marble that gives the Colorado State Capitol its distinctive splendor. Cutting, polishing, and installing the marble in the Capitol took six years, from 1894 to 1900. All of the “Beulah red” mar…
New Job – Starting it Right
In a new job, first impressions are so important. This is especially true at a new job where you’re meeting so many people for the first time, and most important of all, your new boss. Because this is such a pivotal moment, and so many recent college graduates are now meeting their new bosses for the first time this summer, the LifeGuides team wanted to share a few expert tips. Related: How To Stand Out At A New Job (And Fit In Too) 1. Don’t get…
Re-Energizing Others
The longer employees stay with your company, the less engaged they become. Engagement levels also drop the lower you go on a company’s hierarchy, according to a recent survey by Bain & Company, which analyzed responses from 200,000 employees across 40 companies in 60 countries. Even more striking, the lowest levels are found among sales and service staff–the employees who have the greatest interaction with your customers. So how can you prevent t…
You’ve Been Fired! …Now What?
You’ve just received word that you’ve been fired. Or perhaps the company has gone through a re-structuring and eliminated your job — and you’ve been told that none of the managers you’ve worked with over the years have a position for you on their team. This comes as a shock to your system, especially if you’ve enjoyed a record of success up to this point in your career. While there are some practical things to attend to — negotiating your severan…
Executive Job Hunters Are Missing the Mark
I recently completed twelve months of in-depth research on the U.S. job market for managers and executives. I wasn’t surprised to learn that over 35% of this group was seriously considering switching jobs or making a career change. I was astonished to discover that over 87% of the millions of professionals wanting to make a move were still using the same old, tired job search strategies. The puzzling part for me centers on some basic realities. S…
Colorado cities among best for job growth – Forbes
Three of the best cities for jobs in the United States are in Colorado, according to Forbes, which considered job creation and whether that growth is accelerating or slowing in making its list. Actually, there are three lists: one for small cities (less than 150,000 nonfarm jobs), medium-sized cities (150,000 to 450,000 nonfarm jobs) and large cities (more than 450,000 nonfarm jobs). Greeley was ranked fifth among small cities, with a 5.6 percent…
On Hiring “Outliers”
A few months ago, software giant SAP announced plans to hire 650 new employees with autism. Yes, autism—even though people on what’s known as the “autism spectrum” are often seen as unemployable. They typically have trouble interacting with others and tend to engage in repetitive behaviors. Only 15% have full-time jobs. But this is no charitable gesture on SAP’s part. The company knows that some people with autism have an exceptional ability to f…
Brad Feld’s Lesson After Being FIRED
Colorado’s entrepreneur Brad Feld was fired from his first two jobs. Here’s his story and the key lesson in motivation for his successful, serial-startup career, Brad Feld: “Those were the last two words I heard from my boss after working for six months at Potatoes, Etc., my first real job. I smirked, immaturely threw my apron at her (I was 15 years old after all), and slammed the door on my way out. My final three words, preceding hers, were “yo…
Networking for Better Connections
Hate networking or love it, a few key tactics can help you make important connections. When it comes to making new connections, introverts get a bad rap, in spite of the fact that introversion and shyness are not the same thing. While extroverts are the life of the party, introverts do better in smaller, more intimate settings, and they tend to be better listeners and more inquisitive than their extroverted counterparts. Shyness is more about bei…
