I was recently invited to attend one of John Maxwell’s lectures on Leadership, which was being hosted in the auditorium of a large church in Asheville, North Carolina. I had debated for a few days on whether or not to go. The con was that I am not a big fan of lectures as they always fall short of my expectations, with more time spent on the speaker advertising his/her latest books and related materials for you to buy, then on actually teaching you something new and useful. The pro was that I was curious whether Maxwell, who had written and sold so many books on leadership, might actually have something useful for me to learn.
Archive for the ‘Career Advice’ Category
Live and Learn
Tuesday, April 13th, 2010Aggression in the Workplace
Monday, November 16th, 2009
As recruiters we hear people complain all day long about their companies and the people in their companies, which is usually why they are seeking new employment. We also hear companies complain daily about their staff and management, which is why we get recruitment assignments to replace them. Aggression in the workplace has always been a key factor in contributing to the disruption and downfall of teamwork and team spirit and can be seen as one of the main factors in company headcount turnover.
What Body Language Says About You
Monday, August 24th, 2009
By Leslie Witt
People tend to make up their mind about someone in the very first minutes of a meeting, before a single word is spoken. And once that impression is made, it is almost impossible to change. A huge component of this is body language – a person’s posture and gestures. So when you meet someone for the first time, particularly someone whose good opinion is important for your career, it is vital you understand what your body language says about you.
Career Dance
Monday, August 10th, 2009
Good plans shape good decisions. That’s why good planning helps to make elusive dreams come true
– Lester R. Bittel
By Julia Idlis
If Quentin Tarantino decided to make a movie about Russia, he would most likely choose to set it in the 1990s because I bet he would enjoy the atmosphere of chaos as the first private enterprises and huge corporations in Russia were born.
Back then, one could only dream of stability and making long-term plans. Former engineers were setting up joint ventures, scientific research assistants were becoming general managers, and many people were forced to build completely different careers and start over from scratch. Many didn’t have the faintest idea what they were going to do in a month, let alone in several years.
The most difficult job
Wednesday, July 15th, 2009Job Search instruction 
Before you start your search for a new job or career, you must prepare yourself for the process. Good preparation is essential not only to build your confidence but to assure that the new job or career that you are pursuing is right for you. The following are useful steps to take to guide you in the right direction. So get you paper and pen and follow every step in order; don’t skip any. Be patient with the process; it will pay off in the end!
