In 2017 almost half of professionals will be looking for new jobs, driven by the improved economy and their current job satisfaction. How to get ahead in the job hunt is crucial. This can be accomplished through a few basic fundamentals. Networking, preparing and negotiating salary are crucial to success. It is also key to […]
5 Times Mentally Strong People Give Themselves Permission to Quit
The label as a quitter has intimidated many people and has kept them from quitting a task at hand. In fact, it is often that someone refuses to quit not from metal strength, but from sheer pride and the association of being a failure. There are many good reasons to quit something and sometimes it […]
Why You Should Encourage Employees to Break the Rules
Despite common belief, rebels and other nonconformists make companies soar. A survey done on 2,000 employees showed that nearly half of the respondents work in nonconformity and the results were similar when surveyed higher level executives and managers. This is most prevalent in corporate jobs as conformity can slow down productivity. By telling employees the […]
10 Things I Learned in 1000 Negotiations
Unfortunately, I was losing most of my negotiations. Although these were my best teaching experiences, so I’m grateful. In fact, I recently spoke about them to an audience in Columbia. Negotiations don’t directly equal deals or money or even success. They’re about finding what your inner value means, developing confidence, and translating it to the […]