We all have a personal brand and emotional intelligence based on accurate self- awareness is the foundation.
Your personal brand leaves a first impression and a lasting impression. Your personal brand is composed of your work experience and education, the benefits those talents provide, your interactions with customers and coworkers, your values, and your personality.
So, what is your background? What have […]
I’m sure people say you’re good at your job, you’re competent, you’re smart, and you’re pretty funny. How do you know if what they’re saying is true or whether they’re just being nice? How does a person know themselves, really?
We often see ourselves in the reflection of others, a mirroring of the judgments of those around us. This is called […]
Listening is often taken for granted. It is critical for successful and fulfilling personal and professional relationships to be a good listener. One of the keys is to show interest; even if it’s not interesting. Keep this in mind, this person has decided to talk with you rather than doing anything else in their lives, it’s interesting to them.
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Change is a full contact sport. You have to get in the game to develop the skills you will need to protect your career.
Avoiding new challenges and assignments will hamper your ability to thrive during times of change.
Just like dancing, you have to get out on the floor, feel the new beat, start to move with the melody, apologize […]
Some people act like turtles when it comes to change.
They already move slowly, and when they hear there are going to be changes, they stop, pull in their heads, legs and tails, and stop in their tracks. Often there is some resistance to change. Having a process is critical to move change along. John Kotter’s […]