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Surprising Lessons from the Susan Boyle Craze

BY Tom MusbachFri May 1, 2009 at 4:51 PM

Surprise singing phenom Susan Boyle is lucky she got a chance to sing during her first appearance on "Britain's Got Talent," because the "interview" portion before her song offers some great examples of what NOT to ...READ»

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Another Pillar of the Economy

BY Laurence ShatkinWed Apr 29, 2009 at 5:36 PM

Today marks 100 days of the Obama administration, so I’m going to join the media pack and make a few comments on what we can learn, specifically about careers, from what has happened so far. You might think that the most ...READ»

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Results vs. Excuses: Which one would you choose?

BY Cy WakemanWed Apr 29, 2009 at 9:28 AM

Many of today’s business leaders are publishing a long list of reasons, stories and excuses about why they aren’t getting the results they desired or even the results they promised. They don’t even have to be creative or ...READ»

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Top Dogs Are Lonely: Confessions of A CEO Coach

BY Ray WilliamsSun Apr 26, 2009 at 2:17 PM

The job of a CEO is a lonely one. A CEO coach can be a trusted role model, advisor, guide and mentor who helps the CEO shape visions, tap new energies and generate desired results. But more than anything, the CEO coach can provide an oasis of calm, a relationship of trust and honesty to help the CEO fulfill an extremely demanding role.READ»

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How To Get A Job During the Recession

BY Ray WilliamsSat Apr 25, 2009 at 6:09 PM

The whole process of recruitment and job hunting has changed because the nature of the economy and workplace has changed. READ»

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Looking to Hire the Most Creative Employees? Find the Candidates Who Lived Abroad

BY Cliff KuangFri Apr 24, 2009 at 1:57 PM

Cartoon Character by Tourist Republic Businesses battle to hire creative, productive employees. Management gurus have been happy to indulge that trend, offering all manner of "creativity courses." What if you ...READ»

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Interests versus Role Models

BY Laurence ShatkinWed Apr 22, 2009 at 2:53 PM

Recently I wrote a blog about a study of young Europeans in which a majority expressed interest in science and technology, but few intended to pursue a career in that field. I have found a similar poll, this time of teenage ...READ»

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2 Green Entrepreneurs Take on Coffee Waste

BY Tom MusbachWed Apr 22, 2009 at 2:44 PM

Nikhil Arora (pictured) and Alex Velez are two college seniors who aren't worried about finding a job after graduation; they're going to create jobs instead. Both are graduating from the Haas School of Business at the University of ...READ»

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Is Social Networking Revolutionizing Our Triibal Behavior?

BY Ray WilliamsWed Apr 22, 2009 at 10:39 AM

Social networking is in fact increasing tribalism and is a vehicle for social change.READ»

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The Newest Turks of Personal Branding

BY Wendy MarxTue Apr 21, 2009 at 11:45 AM

I've written before about the Young Turks of Personal Branding these amazing Millenials who seem to emerge from the cocoon fully formed and ready to rule the world. Take Dan Schawbel, all of 25, who last month released his ...READ»

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Is The Middle Class An Endangered Species?

BY Ray WilliamsSun Apr 19, 2009 at 5:57 PM

The Middle Class is in serious trouble, world-wide. And this current recession has magnified how serious the problem is, even though there are differences among Western countries and third world nations.READ»

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Should You Twitter Your Business: The Psychology of Twitter

BY Ray WilliamsSat Apr 18, 2009 at 12:08 PM

There' s no question that Twitter has become the next big thing in internet social networking.Most celebrities have a twitter channel as part of their marketing and promotion. And now businesses are seeing Twitter as a business tool.READ»

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Toward a New Definition of Work Life Balance

BY Ray WilliamsThu Apr 16, 2009 at 9:52 PM

Initially viewed as a workplace social responsibility, work life programs are being viewed now as a strategy for competitive advantage--by attracting the best talent who become the most productive.READ»

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The Leader's Edge in Tough Times

BY Ray WilliamsWed Apr 15, 2009 at 11:05 PM

We are at one of those turning points in our history where the kind of leaders we have and how they exercise that leadership is critical to the kind of world we live in. Optimistic and positive leaders are needed, and the rest of us have a duty, not just to support them, but to insist on that kind of leadership.READ»

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The Leader's Edge in Tough Times

BY Ray WilliamsWed Apr 15, 2009 at 9:50 PM

We are at one of those turning points in history where the kind of leaders we have and how they exercise that leadership are critical to the kind of world we will live in. Optimistic and positive leaders are needed, and the rest of us have a duty, not just to support them, but insist on that kind of leadership.READ»

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How Long Before Unemployment Is Career-Threatening?

BY Tom MusbachWed Apr 15, 2009 at 5:42 PM

A survey suggests the growing acceptance of a 36-week job hunt.READ»

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The Pillars of Our Economy

BY Laurence ShatkinWed Apr 15, 2009 at 2:56 PM

I have been blogging from time to time about the President’s recovery package ever since I finished the manuscript for Great Jobs in the President’s Stimulus Plan. If you’re interested in news about specific programs being ...READ»

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Why We Love Bad News and How It Supports the Recession

BY Ray WilliamsMon Apr 13, 2009 at 12:55 PM

Many of us frequently complain about the negativity of the news, particularly now in theeconomic downturn. The conga line of bruising news blankets consumers in a headline bombardment that is probably making the problem worse.READ»

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Why We Love Bad News and How It Supports the Recession

BY Ray WilliamsMon Apr 13, 2009 at 12:45 PM

Many of us frequently complain about the negativity of the news, particularly now in the economic downturn. The conga line of bruising news blankets consumers in a headline bombardment that is probably making the problem worse.READ»

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At Work, Feeling Good Does Matter

BY Ray WilliamsSat Apr 11, 2009 at 4:36 PM

There is a clear connection between happiness and productivity. And during difficult economic times, with the pressures created by declining business revenue, layoffs and downsizing, this issue has become even more important.READ»

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Avoiding the Toxic Trap of Success

BY Ray WilliamsSat Apr 11, 2009 at 3:51 PM

Many highly successful men and women feel lonely, cut off, and unfulfilled by their success. So often, their drive for winning threatens their health, relationships and families. The more people focus their efforts on becoming successful, the less they remember the reason they wanted that success. READ»

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10 Ways How NOT to Land a Job Interview! by Ted Eleftheriou

BY Ted EleftheriouThu Apr 9, 2009 at 6:08 PM

Humerous look at how to mess up the opportunity to get a job interview!READ»

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Layoffs Turn More Workers into Students

BY Tom MusbachWed Apr 8, 2009 at 6:24 PM

Recent statistics suggest that hordes of displaced workers are heading back to school, and the training options are attractive.READ»

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Diversity and the Retail Sector

BY Tory ClarkeTue Apr 7, 2009 at 5:23 PM

As an early adopter with regard to formal corporate diversity initiatives, the retail sector used to be considered a high profile innovator and driver of diversity recruitment programs, while supporting the needs of a diverse employee-base. But does that remain the case today? Did the retail sector rest on their laurels following early diversity "wins", only to become less proactive in advocating and innovating in the diversity arena? READ»

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Why empowerment without accountability is chaos at work

BY Cy WakemanTue Apr 7, 2009 at 2:32 PM

Economic downturns are fertile ground for soul-searching and revisiting the proposed ROI on all business activities. I am amazed that some HR business activities are immune from the great review. It is almost considered blasphemy to ...READ»