Ah, the great American dream! Quit your day job, roll up your sleeves and build a multi-million dollar business. Who wouldn’t want that, right? Below, sharks from the ABC hit show, “Shark Tank,” contestants who’ve been there, done that (and lived to tell) as well as a prime-time TV host share their career advice. It turns out their lessons about personal branding ring …
Success is Built on Exceptional Professional Relationships
Professional success is important to everyone, but still, success can and does (and definitely should) mean different things to different people. But one fact is universal. Real success, the kind that exists on multiple levels, is impossible without building great relationships. Real success is impossible unless you treat other people with kindness, regard, and respect. After all, you can be a …
Another cover letter? Try a ‘Pain Letter’
“Pain Letters” rather than Cover Letters, Demonstrate That You’ve Done Your Homework – And Know How To Put Yourself In An Employer’s Shoes. Conjuring up a fresh, eye-catching, perfectly phrased cover letter feels like an exercise in futility after your fourth—or fourteenth—application sent to the void. Mired in a job hunt, all you really want to say is, “Hire me, …
Networking Myths – To Forget!
Do you cringe when you hear about networking? Networking has a bad rap, but it is simply about building relationships, which is the cornerstone of both life and every success. Forget these five networking myths that hold you back, and start using networking to your advantage. MYTH: It’s about strong relationships. You don’t have to wait until you’ve had coffee with someone …
Why Your Employees Think They’d Be a Better Boss
A new survey offers some surprising insight into what goes on in your employees’ minds. Ever wonder what’s really going on in your employees’ heads? A new University of Phoenix survey of more than 1,000 working adults may provide some insight into what those who work for you are thinking–but not saying out loud. The results are surprising. You might guess that …
Job Search – The Absolute BEST Time To Look!
OK, Pop Quiz! When is the very best time to look for a job? a) When you have a job (so don’t quit before you find a new one). b) When you have time to devote to finding a job. c) When you’re “ready” and focused to look. d) Once your resume gets updated. e) Only after two years in …
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 …
S1-N1: Infection – Proceed with Caution!
One out of every three people in Boulder Colorado is infected. This is a serious epidemic with serious consequences. The worst part is those carrying the disease are often unaware of their condition and ignorant of just how quickly the disease unfolds and how contagious they are. What could be so contagious yet fly so low below the radar? Emerging …