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Job Test Ruling May Create Hiring Havoc

Many employers across North America are cheered by the U.S. Supreme Court's landmark employment-discrimination ruling, as reported in the Wall Street Journal, July 1, 2009, in which the court ruled 5-4 in favor of white firefighters in New Haven, Connecticut, who challenged the city's decision to reject the results of a promotion exam because no black candidates scored well enough to advance.READ»

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Why Every CEO Needs A Coach

CEO or executive coaches are now commonplace in organizations because CEOs recognize the demands and stress of the job require it. Smart CEOs understand their longevity and success may depend on a dynamic and productive partnership with a coach.READ»

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Can Positivity Increase Productivity?

Can a positive frame of mind and emotional state improve an individual's performance on the job and in relationshipsour emotions are connected to our outlooks via a cause-and-effect relationship. The answer is yes! As positivity (as defined as love, joy, gratitude, serenity, hope and optimism) flows through our hearts, it simultaneously broadens our minds, allowing us to see the forest and the trees.READ»

It's Time To Change Outdated Corporate Models, Marc Morgenstern Leadership Interview Part 2

The structures and models of corporate governance, reporting and accountability are the same as they were in the mid-20th century, yet the ways in which we communicate and do business has dramatically changed. This thought-provoking exchange between Marc Morgenstern and Selker Leadership explores corporate models for today's and tomorrow's world.READ»

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5 Things You Must Know About Sudden Success

These are very interesting times.  The world seems to be polarized - truly feast or famine.  Businesses are going under and the cries of “the economic crisis” ripple through the planet like waves ripple out when you ...READ»

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Don’t Let a Tight Economy Make You Stingy About Connecting with Customers

How many times a day do you hear a radio or TV ad with rueful, obvious acknowledgement of the recession? You know, the ones with over-earnest voice-overs that begin something like this: “These days, we’re all cutting back on ...READ»

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The Chemistry of Stress and Manager Behavior

Under stress, hormones such as cortisol surge and severely affect people's reasoning and cognition. When both employees and managers are under stress, their cortisol levels are creating both an opportunity to take action, or conversely "be frozen," in a stressful state.READ»

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Stop Yammering and Just Tell Customers Your Story Already!

What sets your business apart from the competition? Really—think about it. It’s easy to spew out generic answers like “customer service” or “attention to detail,” but don’t you think your competitors are claiming ...READ»

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Equal Isn't Always Fair

Tired of hearing your employees complain? Then read this. READ»

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Why Bernard Madoff is NOT a symbol of our times

Lots of attention will be paid this week to the sentencing of Bernard Madoff, and rightfully so. But if we pay too much attention, we risk missing the bigger or more important story of how the U.S. wound up in the longest recession since the 1930s. READ»

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Give Away Your Network

It has often been said that your network is your net worth. It can be your greatest asset in developing a successful career, social life. But of more importance, you are in service to others. All too often, people define networking as a transactional relationship--when you connect other people together, you expect to be repaid in some form for it. In fact, the phrase, "you owe me one" is often heardIt’s discovering what you can do for someone else. In other words, networking is not about you and how others can help you. Instead, it’s about others and how you can help them.READ»

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How Does GPA Stack Up in the Real World?

You might ask yourself, how important is my grade point average when searching for a job? In some aspects – it is not to be overlooked.  If the applicant has recently graduated, is seeking entrance into a top corporation, is ...READ»

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The Great Communicator: Michael Jackson

I got a tweet from André Rieu, the well-known violinist and Johann Strauss Orchestra conductor. He was aghast at Michael Jackson’s deathand felt what many did of course. Because André is a musician and performer, however, he ...READ»

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Why You Should Give Away Your Network

It has often been said that your network is your net worth. It can be your greatest asset in developing a successful career, social life, but more importantly, to be of service to others. All too often, people define networking, as a transactional relationship--when you connect other people together, you expect to be repaid in some form for it. In fact, the phrase, "you owe me one" is often heard.It’s discovering what you can do for someone else. In other words, networking is not about you and how others can help you. Instead, it’s about how you can help others.READ»

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Give Away Your Network

It has often been said that your network is your net worth. It can be your greatest asset in developing a successful career and social life. But what is more important, you are in service to others. All too often, people define networking, as a transactional relationship--when you connect other people together, you expect to be repaid in some form for it. In fact, the phrase, "you owe me one" is often heard.READ»

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Let’s Be Real: Why Defining Core Values is Crucial to Effective Marketing

Let’s face it. Your customers don’t want to hear that deep, echoey radio voice holler at them to get to your car dealership TODAY, TODAY, TODAY! There are better ways to get your message across. There are authentic ways ...READ»

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Stop Bemoaning the Loss Of Employee Loyalty & Trust Already!

Harvard Business blogger Tammy Erickson points out the following: · A Towers Perrin study, conducted earlier this year, found that 40% of employers had either implemented or were considering a mandatory furlough, 32% a ...READ»

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Wake Up! Marketing Isn’t Just About Bore-chures Anymore

Unless your customers live underground, they are inundated with advertisements from the moment they wake up to the moment they drop gratefully back into bed. There are bold-lettered newspaper ads and unnaturally upbeat TV ...READ»

How to Feel Happy at Work--7 Secrets of a "Thank God It's Monday" Workplace

You can love your job and feel happy at work...habits that can change everything about the culture of your workplace. READ»

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How to Get Motivated and Love Your Job Again

Are you motivated to wake up every morning and go to your job with full enthusiasm? Motivate yourself to strive for excellence...love your job again. READ»

What Is Strategy Acceleration and How Can It Help My Organization?

Do you know what strategy acceleration can do for your organization? Do you know what it really is or how it can directly impact your strategic success? Find out here. READ»

Strategy Acceleration through Employee Engagement: Ten Tips for Success

Employee engagement is the name of the game when it comes to strategy acceleration. Until they are engaged, you don't have the level of buy-in and commitment you need to succeed. Here are tips for success from a strategy acceleration expert. READ»

Strategy Acceleration with Natural Effectiveness

Would you like to accelerate achievement of mission critical strategic goals and initiatives? You can! It is as simple as creating environments that encourage people to work from their natural effectiveness. Read on to learn how.READ»

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Innovation...Is it top down or bottom up?

The reality is it’s both but most of the time it depends on your business, how big you are and how you’ve structured it! For those that are unclear, top down innovation is normally the domain of the small business owner or ...READ»

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The Secret To A Successful Career: Being Tall and Attractive?

n an ideal world, people are hired and promoted because of their abilities, competence, attitudes and interpersonal skills--right? Maybe not.Despite how far we've come in the areas of recruiting, selecting and developing people in organizations, there's evidence that we still judge people based on what some would consider superficial criteria. In fact, there's lots of evidence to show that people have gained success in their careers because they are taller and more attractive. READ»

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