A couple of years ago a friend introduced me to the idea of taking quarterly work retreats away from the office. I am amazed at the boost in my productivity. The simple change in scenery changes my perspective. It’s energizing. And it’s quiet.
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Fired. Laid off. Let go. Downsized. Right-sized. These are all euphemisms for unemployment. No matter what you call it, it means you’re out of a job.
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Do you avoid reaching out to decision-makers at your targeted companies because you’re unsure how to do so? Perhaps you feel wary or awkward about doing so?
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Business development, whether for your business or your career, requires some degree of online branding. But it doesn’t need to be difficult.
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If you are a CEO positioning yourself for a board seat with the S&P, the Fortune 1000s, and large-cap companies, there are key perspectives you will need to consider for your board CV.
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Do you struggle to ask senior-level business people for career help? Do you feel shy at the thought of asking someone you don’t know for advice? Here is a simple plan that you can customize for your own style that won’t leave you feeling exposed.
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January is always a good time to start something new and no better time to re-energize your career inside your own company.
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How to create a simple cover letter to a CEO or Chair of the Board without an internal introduction.
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The hidden job market is full of conventional and non-conventional opportunities to earn an income and make a meaningful impact on society. The focus of this article is targeting an independent (non-executive) director position on a corporate board of directors using the hidden job market.
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The hidden job market refers to 80% to 95% of job and business opportunities that are never advertised and Linked In is a tool that you can use to leverage it. Here’s how.
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