Free TeleForum with FC "Leading Edge" blogger Dr. Mark Goulston June 25, 12 Noon EST

Mark Goulston — Tue, 17 Jun 2008 14:21:01 -0400

Dear Friends at Fast Company,

I hope you will join me for a free TeleForum hosted by Marshall Goldsmith and Patricia Wheeler on June 25, 12 Noon EST entitled: "Prevent Your Career's Biggest Tragedy."

Info below:

Please join me for my Free Live Teleforum, "Prevent Your Career's Greatest Tragedy," on June 25 at 9 AM PST. Info below. Sign up at: Dr. Mark TeleForum.

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Is Our View of "Work" Impacted by 'Mental Maps' Built During the Ages of 11 - 13?

Joshua Letourneau — Tue, 17 Jun 2008 11:20:54 -0400

In coming across a very interesting HBR Article from Tamara Erickson, "Are There Gender Differences Within Gen X?", I began to consider how not only the different generations, but also different genders within the different generations looked at the notion of "work" and careers (not to mention life in general).

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Thank You! Make an Impact in 5 Minutes

Phil Rosenberg — Sun, 08 Jun 2008 20:43:55 -0400

I’m amazed I actually have to write this article.

Why do fewer than 10% of all candidates blow off the easiest way to stand out? It’s so simple…the thank you note. Yet so few take advantage of writing asimple thank you…so it’s a huge advantage to those who do.

Why write a Thank You note? Here’s 5 reasons:

1. Thank Yous remind the hiring manager who you are

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Random Recruiting Thoughts on Opt-Out Marketing, Viral Loops, a Modern-Day Consilience, and a Readiness for Growth

Joshua Letourneau — Tue, 13 May 2008 12:32:26 -0400

HR, Recruiting, Third Party Search, and Talent Acquisition Professionals: If I may play 'Mr. Marketing Devil's Advocate' for a moment, let me interject one of the new rules of marketing that exist within today's intersection of a globalizing economy and the viral expansion of social media:

***Drop any opt-out marketing efforts like a bad habit.***

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"If You Were An Animal, What Kind Would You Be?" - When You Hear This Question, Get Up And Leave The Room Immediately!

Joshua Letourneau — Tue, 08 Apr 2008 13:35:41 -0400

So the interview is going well - You're in upper management and have led many successful behavioral interviews yourself in the past. All indications are that you're knocking it dead . . . and then the person on the other end of the line (or across the table) drops a bomb:

"If you were an animal, what kind would you be?"
OR
"If you came back to life as an animal, which would you come back as?"
OR

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Interview Like a Rock Star

Phil Rosenberg — Mon, 07 Apr 2008 20:08:46 -0400

You just had a Rock Star interview….you walked out of the office and knew the job was yours for the taking. The company is dying for you, and even you choose that this job isn’t the right move for you – at least the ego boost feels great.

There are two secrets to a Rock Star interview: Preparation and Execution.

Preparation:

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The Hidden Beauty Of Dysfunctional Teams!

Joshua Letourneau — Mon, 07 Apr 2008 19:00:36 -0400

That despite it all, things still find a way to get done. I mean, how many times have we seen a team of buddies that all loved one another, and spent nearly every minute of every day together . . . but couldn't collaborate together to change a lightbulb if they needed to?

Sure, there's probably a happy medium (well, not probably), but before we lower the gavel on dysfunctional teams, let's keep one thing in mind:

When the focus is on outcomes, and not activities, things normally find a way to work themselves out.

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Hertz's Green Strategy: Is There a Marketing Lesson for Talent Acquisition?

Joshua Letourneau — Sun, 06 Apr 2008 12:30:34 -0400

Talent Acquisition (HR and/or Internal Recruitment) could probably gleam a thing or two from a new & engaging (at least to me as a marketing-head) Hertz commercial I watched this morning (see video below). I make that statement because Hertz's new commercial is indicative of a marketing strategy that is not only well thought out, but also extremely well integrated. To take a page from a Marketing Guru I learn from each day, Seth Godin:

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Do Bald People Make Better Employees?

Joshua Letourneau — Thu, 03 Apr 2008 12:18:51 -0400

Clarification: I'm talking cranial hair - you guys are terrible!

So do bald people make better employees?

What if you're simply on your way to being bald? (this is a gender-neutral question) :)

   - What if said employee was bald by birth?
   - How about if they would be bald, but choose to shave their heads? (I believe I may fall into this category!)
   - What if they should shave their heads as opposed to exhibiting their current level of baldness? (Ladies, you know the male look I'm talking about!)

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HR, Internal Recruitment, & Middle Mgmt: What 'Stats' Are You Using To Judge Talent?

Joshua Letourneau — Tue, 01 Apr 2008 13:23:08 -0400

Bill James is a really, really smart guy . . . who most people have never even heard of. And if you watch the video on him titled 'Baseball's Stat Man' (that broadcasted on 60 Minutes last Sunday), there may be some serious nuggets of brilliance to gleam and put in action.

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